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Charter Arms Model Bulldog
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	No Data
Length:	7.375-in	Height:	5.125-in
Barrel:	2.5-in	Weight:	22-oz
Variant 1 of 7

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (200 grain bullet)169800 Recoil Factor (200 grain bullet)9.35 ft-lb Total Capacity5 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor66%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Revolver
Produced:	1999 -
Caliber:	.44 S&W Spl
Action:	revolving chamber
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	hammer block
Cylinder:	5-round
Frame:	blued finish steel
Grip:	black neoprene
Sights:	fixed ramp front, notch rear
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Charter Arms More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$426.00	Used Est:	$320.00
Last Update:	8/22/2023

About the Gun

Charter revolvers are 100% US made. They utilize a one-piece frame design and a completely blocked hammer system which cannot fire unless the trigger is held in full rear position. Cylinder lock up is in three places instead of two: cylinder stop and ejector rod collar for additional safety, strength and cylinder-to-barrel lock up.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.44 S&W Special
Alias:	.44 Smith & Wesson Special
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		200 grains
MV:	849 ft/sec	ME:	320 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

This is one of the first generation pistol cartridges designed to use smokeless powder. Its performance is modest compared to the .44 Remington Magnum but is very potent compared to the .38 special. The .44 S&W Special round can be fired in modern revolvers chambered for the .44 Remington Magnum.

User Rating

2	User Ratings
2	User Comments

User Comments

Not what they used to be.
By Smedley1111 on 01 Jan 2024
The original 3in was better in my opinion , the newer one had trouble right out of the box and needs to go in for warranty .

Small package, big bite
By EmeraldCoaster on 15 Apr 2019
Snappy but manageable when using 180g and 200g loads (e.g., HSM and PMC). Use of heavy Buffalo Bore rounds not recommended, but plenty of selfdefense options on the market—Underwood is my choice. Shoots a few inches low at 10yds, so front sight adjustment (filing) needed. Carries CCW well using OWB holster—mine is an Azula 2-slot. Fun to shoot, but not an all-day range gun.