Charter Arms has been building simple, affordable American revolvers in Connecticut for decades, and the Off Duty is their answer to deep-concealment carry. It is a five-shot .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel and a lightweight aluminum frame, which makes it disappear in a pocket holster or on an ankle rig in a way steel-framed snubbies never quite manage.

Revolvers like this remain popular for backup and off-duty roles precisely because there is nothing to fumble: no safety, no slide, no magazine. Point, press, repeat. The black finish keeps it discreet, and the manual of arms is about as simple as defensive handguns get.

Ships to the FFL dealer of your choice for transfer. Sold by Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer.