The Charter Arms Off Duty in .38 Special (brand part no. 53711) is a double-action revolver finished in an all-black passivate coating, pairing a 2-inch shrouded-hammer barrel with a compact black rubber grip for concealed carry. Charter Arms builds this Off Duty around a 5-round cylinder with a ramp front sight, keeping the shrouded hammer design free of snag points for a smooth draw from concealment. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, the Off Duty favors concealed carriers who want an all-black, shrouded-hammer revolver for reliable concealment.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special, a proven, widely available defensive cartridge.
• Holds 5 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built as a double-action revolver with a shrouded hammer.
• Features a 2-inch barrel in an all-black passivate finish.
• Includes a compact black rubber two-finger grip.
• Uses a ramp front sight.
• Shipping weight of approximately 2 pounds.
• Built on an aluminum frame for reduced carry weight.
• Uses a forward-pushed thumb latch to release the cylinder, swinging it out to the left for loading and unloading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this revolver have a shrouded hammer? It keeps the hammer free of snag points for a smoother draw from concealment.

What is the cylinder capacity? Five rounds of .38 Special.

Buy the Charter Arms Off Duty .38 Special

An all-black, shrouded-hammer revolver built for concealment is exactly what the Off Duty delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.