New .380 ACP Coyote Revolver from Charter Arms

A compact and lightweight double/single action revolver chambered in .380 ACP, available in both a classic Standard version with external hammer or in an Off Duty version with concealed hammer: Charter Arms introduces the new .380 Coyote Revolver, which is also available with different finishes. Designed for everyday carry, women and first-time shooters, the Charter Arms Coyote's is made from 7075 aluminum, while barrel and cylinder are 416 stainless-steel. Cylinder capacity is 5 rounds.

The Charter Arms .380 Coyote
The Charter Arms .380 Coyote is also available as an Off Duty model with concealed-hammer. HIVIS LitePipe front sight and rubber grips.

Why the somewhat unusual .380 chambering? The manufacturer's rationale is that “Although this cartridge was created for semi-automatic pistols, this revolver takes advantage of the rounds milder recoil benefits”. To further reduce muzzle climb the 2”/5 cm underlugged barrel is also ported. Since the .380 ACP is a rimless cartridge, Coyote revolvers must be loaded using moon clips and come with two TK Customs moon clips to feed the 5-shot cylinder. (Additional moon clips are available for purchase separately.) 

In the Standard model, the frame is available in three finish options: a matte anodized frame and matte stainless-steel components, or a pink or lavender anodized frame with high polished components. All these versions also feature checkered rosewood grips.

Charter Arms .380 Coyote include pink and lavender colors
Different frame finishes for the Charter Arms .380 Coyote include pink and lavender colors.

The Coyote concealed-hammer Off Duty version is available in only two versions instead, clear anodized frame or pink anodized frame, both with compact rubber grips. The Off Duty models also include include HIVIS LitePipe sight.

Prices in the US are $448.14 for all the Standard versions; the Off Duty model is priced at $434.56 for the clear version and $448.14 for the pink finished one.

Charter Arms .380 Coyote technical specifications and prices

Caliber: .380 ACP  
Cylinder 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:  397 g
Prices (MSRP in the US):  $448.14 (Standard); from $434.56 (Off Duty)
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