Charter Arms Boomer
Charter Arms · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Boomer .357
Overview
The Charter Arms Boomer is a compact double-action-only defensive revolver introduced in 2026 as part of Charter Arms' new Boomer series. Based on the Bulldog frame, the .357 Magnum model carries five rounds in a rotary cylinder and uses a 2-inch ported 416 stainless-steel barrel to tame muzzle rise. It features a concealed (shrouded) hammer for snag-free draw, a trenched fixed-rear sighting system, and combat rubber grips, making it a snub-nose carry gun chambered for full-power magnum loads.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Concealed Hammer, Transfer Bar
- Features: Ported Barrel, Concealed Hammer, Trenched Sighting System, Combat Rubber Grips, Five Shot Cylinder
Variants
- Charter Arms Boomer Black Passivate — Finish
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Newly introduced 2026 model in the Boomer series
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Offered in Black Passivate and Stainless Steel finishes. The concealed hammer makes it double-action only. The ported barrel vents gas upward to reduce recoil from the short-barreled magnum.
Background
Charter Arms named the Boomer for the muzzle blast of a full-power magnum fired from a stubby 2-inch ported barrel, packing the Bulldog's frame with a five-shot .357 cylinder for shooters who want maximum punch in a pocket-size revolver.