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- 1996: There was a dispute between Nick and Jeff and Nick left the company. Ultimately the production failed due to this loss of expertise and the company closed its doors for a short period in 1998.
- 1998: Learning of the closing Nick Ecker brought on two partners and bought the company from Jeff Williams.
- 2000: Nick Ecker's two new partners had the name changed to Charter 2000 to coincide with the change of the millennium. Charter 2000 marked firearms were produced between 1999 and mid-2007.
- 2002: Due to excellent sales, Nick Ecker was able to buy out his two partners and changed the name back to Charter Arms. In mid-2007 Charter Arms was again stamped on the firearms and this mark continues to be stamped on Charter Arms revolvers to this day. Nick Ecker is now the sole proprietor of Charter Arms.
- October 2004 Founder, Doug McClenehan passed away and in March of 2005 David Ecker passed away.
- 2005 MKS Supply became exclusive marketer of Charter Firearms expanding distribution and giving Nick Ecker more time to design innovative new products.
Regardless of the changes and the 1998 financial blip (which most gun companies have experienced sometime in their history), and contrary to incorrect rumors (they usually are incorrect) of the company being sold or whatever, the Ecker's have been part of Charter Arms since 1967.
Gun buyers worldwide have discovered the many unique features and benefits of these innovative, robust, reliable, and affordable high-quality revolvers. Charter Arms has the best warrantee in the industry. Our unique lifetime warrantee covers all firearms made since 1998, for service on guns made prior to 1998 call 203-922-1652 for a factory service estimate. Please see your dealer today about Charter Arms if you are interested in a solid, affordable and reliable revolver.