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Throwback Thursday — Review: Charter Arms Bulldog
The concept of the short barrel, big-bore revolver is as old as cartridge revolvers. The .44 Special Bulldog may be the best example yet.
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Range Report: Charter Arms Classic Bulldog — Iconic Conceal Carry Revolver
The Bulldog Classic is Charter Arms’ iconic revolver that was first manufactured in 1973. It looks old school with the tapered 3-inch barrel, exposed ejector rod, and checkered walnut grips. In hand, the Classic is lightweight and feels a lot like a .38 Special except for the fatter cylinder which holds five rounds of .44 Special ammo, but the proof of a pistol’s worth is on the the range.
Firearms
Range Report: Charter Arms Pitbull in .45 ACP
This Pitbull—like all the other models in the Pitbull series—is designed to fire a rimless, semi-automatic pistol cartridge. The unique feature of the Pitbull series is the ejector has a built in spring loaded plunger for each chamber that is depressed when a cartridge is inserted into the chamber and snaps back out into the extractor groove of the rimless cartridge case. With this system there is no need for moonclips. The chambers are also stepped, so .45 ACP cases headspace on the case mouth.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Choosing and Packing A Range Bag
One of the inevitabilities, and greatest aspects of our sport, is the accumulation of gear and accessories. Somewhere, deep down inside each of us, is a little devilish voice convincing us to get more stuff. This isn’t a bad thing, but you need to be smart to make the most of your range time. Here are our top dos and dont’s for range bags.
Firearms
Range Report: Charter Arms .22 Pathfinder
This is a neat and affordable little kit gun—what more could we ask? It is a ball of fun to fire and use! As a kit gun or fishing gun, the .22 revolver is an American classic. There is little muzzle blast or recoil, and the revolver is useful for those who cannot tolerate heavier recoil. And, you just have to have a Charter Arms Pathfinder revolver in the bug out bag.
Range Reports
Everyday Carry with Charter’s Pit Bull 9mm Revolver
The revolver by design — and Charter Arms’ Pit Bull in particular — is a sidearm that requires minimal training to be used effectively in defensive circumstances. Here’s more about the wheelgun.
Competitive Shooting
Cheaper Than Dirt News Briefs August 25, 2012
Bernosky wins 10th NRA National High Power Rifle Championship. Carl Bernosky of Ashland, Pennsylvania, won the 2012 National Rifle Association…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
October is a GREAT Month!
Getting ready for deer season, Halloween, a time saver, and a new revolver just for the hell of it.