If it moves, then the whole barrel has moved and you likely have more problems than simply a sight being out of alignment. The front ramp is integral to the barrel and, barring cataclysmic force, will not be knocked off of the gun. The sights are adequate for a snub-nose revolver. RELATED STORY: VIDEO – The Charter Arms Gator Offers Plenty Of Bite It hovered in the 12-pound range after 250 rounds. When cocked, the trigger had a light 4.8-pound pull that broke cleanly with no excess movement, while the double-action trigger on the Gator was fairly heavy out of the box. As with the other Charter Arms revolvers I have shot, the single-action pull was outstanding. The Gator is manufactured with an exposed hammer than can be cocked for single-action shooting if desired. 38 Special cartridge, the gun is rated to handle +P ammunition and has a 2-inch barrel. The Charter Arms Gator is a five-shot snubbie that traces its roots back to the original Undercover revolver that launched the company in the mid-1960s. Undercover Origin For added style and concealability, the Charter Arms Gator features matte black components, including the cylinder, trigger, hammer and cylinder release latch, that nicely contrast the alligator-skin-like finish of the frame. While not a finish that will appeal to the masses, it is a striking look that will excite a portion of today’s modern shooting market. A matte black finish is applied to the cylinder, crane, trigger and hammer. Charter Arms uses a color transfer process to apply an alligator-skin-type pattern to the barrel and frame of the firearm. Now the company offers the Gator.Īs part of the Undercover line of wheelguns, the Gator revolver offers a new style option for someone wanting a compact revolver designed for personal protection. The company has long offered finishes that include bright green, lavender, tiger stripes, a mottled pink pattern called the Cougar and a pattern inspired by the flag of the United States of America. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Charter Arms is aiming to make guns beautiful to as much of the shooting market as possible.