chaim
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Both here and on other forums I frequent, it seems that those who actually own the gun have really fallen for the new production CA. Sounds like they got the QA issues of a few years back sorted out, and when you do get a bad one, they have a lifetime warranty backed with incredible customer service. I've long considered a Bulldog, but haven't bit the bullet and bought one yet. I'm about to buy a revolver for this role (larger than J-frame carry revolver) and though I had decided upon one of the current crop of 3" Rossi 461's that are out there right not (I love a 3" revolver), but all these CA threads on various boards definitely has me thinking...
I'm considering one of three ways...The traditional .44spl Bulldog (2.5" barrel, 21oz) or the Pitbull in .40 (2.3" barrel, 22oz) or .45ACP (2.5" barrel, 22oz). Seems the Pitbull would have the advantage of cheaper ammo, the Bulldog the advantage of a made-for-revolver cartridge (i.e. more interesting and varied bullet designs). I image the .40S&W version would kick like a mule, but the .44spl an .45ACP would both be acceptable. The Bulldog is a little less (seems to be about $40-60 less) than the Pitbull.
So, should I change my decision (about the 3" 461 over the Charter Arms) and if so, which of the three I'm considering would you buy?
I'm considering one of three ways...The traditional .44spl Bulldog (2.5" barrel, 21oz) or the Pitbull in .40 (2.3" barrel, 22oz) or .45ACP (2.5" barrel, 22oz). Seems the Pitbull would have the advantage of cheaper ammo, the Bulldog the advantage of a made-for-revolver cartridge (i.e. more interesting and varied bullet designs). I image the .40S&W version would kick like a mule, but the .44spl an .45ACP would both be acceptable. The Bulldog is a little less (seems to be about $40-60 less) than the Pitbull.
So, should I change my decision (about the 3" 461 over the Charter Arms) and if so, which of the three I'm considering would you buy?