Charter Arms is introducing the new Coyote .380 Revolver, the smallest and lightest revolver of its kind. This compact everyday carry revolver is designed for to both experienced shooters and beginners and is offered in two different models.
“We couldn’t be happier to offer a compact revolver worthy of everyday carry,” said Nick Ecker, owner, president and CEO of Charter Arms. “We wanted to offer a smaller-frame revolver for women and first-time shooters that would be great for personal protection and sport shooting without the bulk and muzzle jump of larger-caliber handguns.”
The new Charter Arms .380 Coyote is a compact and lightweight double/single action revolver chambered in .380 ACP. Although this cartridge was created for semi-automatic pistols, this revolver takes advantage of the benefits of a lower-powered round compared to the more common .38 Spl. and 9mm rounds. There is a ported barrel and full underlug to reduce muzzle rise, and the revolver is built on an anodized alloy frame and finished with a high-polish stainless steel barrel and cylinder.
The Coyote .380 frame is built from 7075 aluminum and the barrel and cylinder are formed from 416 stainless-steel. The Coyote is available in three finishes: A matte anodized frame and matte stainless-steel components, or a pink or lavender anodized frame with high polished components. All three versions have diamond cuts in the barrel’s underlug and checkered rosewood grips.
The Coyote .380 Off Duty model comes with compact rubber grips and an enclosed hammer. Other features of the Off Duty model include HIVIS LitePipe sight and clear anodized frame with stainless-steel components. Because .380 ACP is a rimless cartridge that was designed for use in semi-automatic pistols, Charter Arms Coyote revolvers must be loaded using moon clips. The .380 Coyote ships with two TK Customs moon clips to feed the 5-shot cylinder. Additional moon clips are available for purchase separately.
Available Standard models:
- 53802 – Clear anodized frame, rosewood grips with high polished components
- 53805 – Pink anodized frame, rosewood grips with high polish components
- 53804 – Lavender anodized frame, rosewood grips with high polished components
MSRP for either of the Standard models is $448.14
Available Off Duty models:
- 53801 – Clear anodized frame, compact rubber grips, stainless steel components
- 53812 – Pink anodized frame, compact rubber grips, stainless steel components
MSRP for the clear frame model is $434.56, while the MSRP for the pink frame model is $448.14.
.380 Coyote Revolver Specifications:
- Caliber .380 ACP
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Grips: Small rosewood checkered (Standard models), Compact Rubber (Off Duty model)
- Sights: Fixed front and rear
- Safety: Hammer block safety
- Concealed Hammer: Off Duty Models only
- Weight: 14 ounces
- Special Features: Spurred hammer, three-point cylinder lock-up
More information on these new revolvers as well as other products from Charter Arms is available at charterfirearms.com.
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