Charter Arms press release for SHOT 2011

Charter Arms Showcasing New Models and Popular Products
at 2011 Media Day at the Range

SHELTON, CT January 11, 2011 – Charter Arms will introduce the outdoor media to its two newest model revolvers January 17 in Boulder City, Nevada at Media Day at the Range preceding the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Attendees will have the chance to test-fire an assortment of revolvers in a variety of calibers and styles including these newest additions to the Charter Arms line of 100% American-made revolvers.


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Big shake up at Charter Arms?

Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made revolvers announced today MKS Supply, Inc. will no longer be marketing and distributing Charter Arms firearms. All Dealer inquiries should be directed to customer service.

Nick Ecker, President of Charter Arms said, "Charter Arms is headed in a new direction, which is going to be very exciting for our loyal customers, dealers and distributors. We have developed in-house capabilities to manage our marketing efforts. We'll be revealing some of the changes at the NASGW show next month and at SHOT Show.

More on Charters new guns

GunBlast does another indepth review on Charters New guns, the "Chic Lady". I blogged about it here... And you can see the GunBlast report with many more pics and vids here

New guns from Charter Arms coming soon

Charter Arms will introduce two new models at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Annual Meeting and Expo in Louisville, KY November 3 - 5, 2010. The Chic Lady and The Chic Lady Off Duty will make their debut at MKS/Hi-Point Distributors, booth No. 711.

Nick Ecker, President of Charter Arms said, "Our loyal customers repeatedly stated their desire for Charter Arms to produce a revolver with a high polish finish, creating a sophisticated and elegant look, so we listened. Both models are finished in a high polish stainless steel, pink anodized frame, rubber grip, 2 inch barrel, 5-shot capacity and weigh in at 13 ounces, presented in a faux alligator pink attaché case with high polish stainless steel trim. It's the ultimate piece every classy lady would want to have in her own private collection."

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UPDATE: MSRP is $485

UPDATE: More here