Charter Arms Bulldog

In my opinion, the current production guns are the best they have ever been. I have sold a few of them, and the finish was very good and the action smooth, with very tight lock up. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one.

I sure like mine:

I have had half a dozen of them and they pack a lot of power in a light weight revolver. If you have any choice get the 3" version.

Love mine. Shoots well, carries easy.



I did a full review here a couple weeks back:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=609011&highlight=bulldog+pug

GTG for me, not much larger than a J frame S&W and the .44spl has a lot of power.

I've carried them in one form or another for 25 years and I love them. I agree that the new production is the best yet.

LD45

I'm planning to get one as my next purchase. From what research I've done, you'll just want to be sure to get one that was manufactured 2007 or later (ie, post-Charco and Charter 2000). Sounds like QC was often questionable during those eras.

A lot of folks I've spoken to who own the old original bulldogs seem to really love them.

the 44spcl is a lot more gun than the 357 and make a much bigger hole

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Well, I wouldn't feel undergunned with the .357 compared to .44 special. The .44 special can be loaded hot, true - but if you're wanting to load the .44 special hot, then you may want to consider something other than the light-framed, thin-dimensioned Bulldog.

If you're carrying this as a hunting sidearm, have you considered a single action in .44 special? In recent years, Ruger has come out with the Blackhawk Flattop in .44 special, as well as the a .44 special on the New Vaquero frame. You may find these better platforms if you wish to use warmer loads.

I recently acquired a .44 special Vaquero with 3.75" barrel, and I am pretty hooked so far.

If it's for a hunting sidearm, you might consider getting their 4" target model, or wait a little while for their 5" model to come out. The muzzle energy's better, and you don't have to worry about concealing such a long barrel when you're out in the woods. Plus it's still a lightweight gun.

If you're carrying this as a hunting sidearm, have you considered a single action in .44 special? In recent years, Ruger has come out with the Blackhawk Flattop in .44 special, as well as the a .44 special on the New Vaquero frame. You may find these better platforms if you wish to use warmer loads.

I recently acquired a .44 special Vaquero with 3.75" barrel, and I am pretty hooked so far.

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^^^This was my solution for a woods gun, as well. Vaquero sheriff's model with buffalo bore loads.

That said, I still might like to have one of the new run bulldogs, just because. No 255gr Keiths in it though...