The New Charter-Arms Bulldog 44 spl

[Certaindeaf]

When I was a kid, I'd shoot stout 320 grain SWC's (the only mold in that caliber I had at that time) out of a stainless 3". If I got another one I'd not do that though it held up well.
I really wouldn't mind another one.. probably shoot mid-range 200-240 grain SWC's through it.

 

[the Black Spot]

The new bulldog is supposed to be rated to 20,000 psi(cup)
But i wouldnt go that high.

 

[Dlowe167]

I have a Bulldog Pug .44spl,excellent gun for the price. I paid $379 for mine,compared to the $600 most manufactures want for their. Had mine 3yrs,yes walls are slightly thinner. So Buffalo Bore doesnt suggest heavier rounds such as 246grain. But if u stay 200grain or less,u should see no problems!

 

[Bassleg]

Have you looked at what Charter Arm has for grips the Combat Grip work very well.

 

[Jaymo]

burnse, you can find wood grips for Charter Arms revolvers at www.altamontco.com.
The prices are good. They're laminated wood.

 

[natman]

I've found recoil to be quite adequate from a Charter Pug with 200 grain loads. There's no need to go heavier.

 

[SleazyRider]

... people are allowed to handle them any way they want to, including snapping the cylinder open and shut just like they see on TV.

I'm not sure what you mean by that. Is there a way to open/close the cylinder that is considered abusive? I'm not questioning your statement, just making sure I'm not doing something I shouldn't.

 

[seeker_two]

I'm not sure what you mean by that. Is there a way to open/close the cylinder that is considered abusive? I'm not questioning your statement, just making sure I'm not doing something I shouldn't.

If you flick your wrist to slam the cylinder closed like they did in the '70's cop shows, you're abusing a revolver and should be thrashed accordingly....

 

[SleazyRider]

Thanks for the clarification, Seeker_two. Guess I'm okay then---I'm not coordinated enough for such a maneuver.

 

[SwampWolf]

If you flick your wrist to slam the cylinder closed like they did in the '70's cop shows,

Actually, Hollywood folks were doing this way before the seventies. In fact, this crane-springing maneuver for closing a cylinder on a revolver became derisively known as "Bogarting". What looked "cool" ended up doubtlessly destroying more than a few revolvers over time.

 

[Soldiernurse]

Same can be said about my Pitbull 40S&W... no moonclips required.

 

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Mine from 1976. Carry load is Buffalo Bore 200 gr wad cutters at 950 fps with
Blazer Gold Dots for reload.

 

[Mac2]

Mine is a new model. It's an EDC with a OWB crossdraw, I wear a leather vest near year around. I reload all mine, and range time is with 180 or 200 grain @ about 850 fps. Carry loads are Hornady 240 XTPs also at about 850. Can shoot range loads all day if I want, but the 240's have a bite to them. Never had any indication of any problems with it and it's what I trust my life with.

 

[eastbank]

i bought a older 6 inch .22 mag path finder charter arms revolver a few years ago for a light hikeing gun, and like it. so when this SS .44spl bulldog came along at a very good price in ex condition i grabbed it up. i have not worked up a load yet,but i would like to get a lead 225gr semi wadcutter to 800-850 fps. eastbank.

 

[krupparms]

I picked up an early model 4" target bulldog. It had been used as a bed side gun. I shoot the blazer 200gr. G.D.s. They work fine & will handle anything around here! It sat in the LGS for almost a year. They wanted $325 for it but I left an offer of $260 an the owner finely gave in and sold it to me. I have not shot it much, but it is a good carry gun for fishing or hiking around here. I like it enough to keep it around.

 

[krupparms]

I brought this thread up with a friend. She has a Charter Arms/Stratford,Conn. early model bulldog in .44spl.with a 3"Barrel, Blue finish. It is in almost new shape. I told her I thought it might be worth $350. Is that a good ballpark figure? Or was I off on my advice?

 

[lowercase]

She has a Charter Arms/Stratford,Conn. early model bulldog in .44spl.with a 3"Barrel, Blue finish. It is in almost new shape. I told her I thought it might be worth $350. Is that a good ballpark figure? Or was I off on my advice?

For a face-to-face sale, absolutely. At least in my part of the US.

I just paid $269 for the same model at a local gun store. It had arrived as a trade-in (hadn't been priced yet), and the employees were super busy with selling "black rifles". One of the employees recognized me as a regular customer and just quickly looked up the book value for a vintage Bulldog in average condition, and threw out the price.

The gun was on a 30-day quarantine to make sure it wasn't stolen or whatever, so I had to wait to pick it up. When I arrived to pick it up, another employee ringing up the sale said: "You got this gun for $269? Who the heck priced it so low?" Anyway, the sales tax was almost 30 bucks, and I ended up replacing the rubber grips with original wood ones, so I ended up paying about $330 total.

Here's a pic of mine:

 

[Cocked & Locked]

That's Purty!

 

[Bassleg]

I think I am going to look for a Vintage bulldog that way I can shoot one and carry one.

 

[JoelSteinbach]

Had many problems at first, Charter Actually exchanged my gun, it has run flawlesly for the past 3 years . I love it, It is my some time carry weapon

 

[YJake]

Hrmmm, these have peaked my interest again. I wonder if Charter's Quality will drag me in this time?

-Jake

 

[lanceman193]

I bought a new Charter Arms 44 in 1973. I shot about 15 rounds with those old wood grips and retired the gun to a bedroom drawer, as it was extremely punishing to my hand. A couple of years later I found a Pacmeier compac grip for it and the difference was amazing. The story I later heard was that the reason the Son of Sam killer had not killed more people with his Charter Bulldog was because he had to go home every night and soak his hand in epsom salts, Damn those original, easily concealed wooden grips. Now my Bulldog is my car gun, in addition to whatever is in my pocket.

 

[Soldiernurse]

My 40cal Pitbull kicks harder than my G4G30! However, my Pitbull never a malfxn & is a keeper.

 

[HTHEGUNNER]

there is a company called "Altamont" that makes wood grips reasonably priced, just search em on the web

 

[SwampWolf]

It's been a year. The op has probably even looked at the after-market grip options by now.
Welcome to The High Road, HTHEGUNNER! Look forward to reading your continued insights.