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September 16, 2016, 03:46 PM | #1 |
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I now own a Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special as of today.
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September 16, 2016, 04:45 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! It's one of those guns that's on my list. But it's a long list.
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September 16, 2016, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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Good gun. Good job. I had one for years. The more I shot it the better it got. When S&W came out with their .44 Spl. Night Guard I sold my Bulldog to buy one. Mistake. I got rid of the S&W too. Have fun and don't get sucked into thinking you need overloaded loads! The old .44 shooting a 200 grainer at 750fps. is all you'll ever need if you hit what you are aiming at.
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September 16, 2016, 05:03 PM | #4 |
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Excellent high power card table gun.
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September 16, 2016, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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I had a chance to fondle one a while back. I've never held a revolver that felt so good in my hand.
It's definitely on my wish list. |
September 17, 2016, 04:51 AM | #6 |
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Love mine, it fits in most of my J frame holsters.
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September 17, 2016, 05:14 AM | #7 |
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Congratulations!
I like mine a lot. |
September 17, 2016, 08:46 AM | #8 |
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Great gun, keep the loads under 200 Gr and enjoy her.
I carry Winchester silvertips. Mine has had over 500 rounds and it was a primary carry gun for over 15 years when I worked in a gun store. Its still tight as the day it was new and never failed in any way. Good choice.
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September 17, 2016, 11:11 AM | #9 |
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Yeah. That's on my list.
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September 17, 2016, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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Congratulations. Great gun. I have wanted one since the 70's when they first came out. I finally scratched that itch last year with a stainless DAO model.
While CCW holster choices are limited I foundout two interesting things. 1. A Theis Holsters IWB Hybrid holster for the Ruger SP 101 works like it was made vor the 'Dog. 2. And I just found this out yesterday. My DAO Bulldog fits surprisingly well in a DeSantis Nemesis I use for my Ruger LCR. What's even more surprising is how well it disappears in the front pocket on the pants I was wearing at thetime. Probably not gonna work that well in every pant, but it is easily carried discreetly if you have tge right clothing.
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September 17, 2016, 06:36 PM | #11 |
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Congrats nice pistol.
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September 18, 2016, 08:26 AM | #12 |
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I like mine,,,
Dirt simple,,,
Hammer of Thor,,, Very basic defense weapon. Everyone should own one. Aarond .
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September 18, 2016, 08:23 PM | #13 |
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Excellent choice. NEVER get rid of it.
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September 19, 2016, 02:27 PM | #16 |
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Had an old-school 3" tapered barrel Bulldog in the '80's. Lost it in a divorce. Liked it quite a bit, but only remember shooting it a few times. Back then, a 50-count box of ammo was expensive, and seemed to last forever.
Just bought a new Boomer Bulldog in black nitride. Had to send it back to CA because it arrived damaged; extractor rod was bent like somebody played Wyatt Earp and buffaloed someone. CA claimed it wasn't them, but they fixed it for free. It's back now. DAO-only action is a little stiff to my much older, S&W tuned sensibilities, but it seems like a solid gun. Waiting until my monthly discretionary income allows for reloading supplies (closest I reload now is .44 mag) and a laser sight grip, before I shoot it. |
September 19, 2016, 02:36 PM | #17 |
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44 Bulldog
Congrats or welcome to the family.I have had mine for about 10 years.I have always heard of keeping bullets light and I do cast a Lee 200 gr rnfp for it.They drop at 212 from my mold.I met someone else who has one like mine a Bulldog Pug and he loads the RCBS 225 swc.He said it didn't matter what powder he used it was a tackdriver with that bullet.
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September 19, 2016, 03:55 PM | #18 |
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I now own a Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special as of today.
I have the Charter Arms Bulldog Pug .44 Special. It's my back up CCW! Mine is blued with a comfy grip with pinky slot. Great carry!
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September 20, 2016, 03:03 AM | #19 |
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Congratulations! The Taurus .44 Spl gives you approximately 100 lb-ft of KE MORE than the various J-frame/.38 Sple snubbies!
While the Bulldog is nowhere near as refined as a Smith & Wesson, for the money, for a .44 Spl, there is nothing else out there! Actual measured weight on my Bulldog is 19.6 ounces...that's VERY light for a monster .44 caliber. I have developed handloads using Matt's 250 grain lead hollowpoint that produces 350+ lb-ft of KE - actual measured chronograph numbers! With a 250 grain slug that's a LOT of close-range stopping power! The Bulldog is little larger than an S&W J-frame, yes about 6 ounces heavier, but not so bulky as to not be perfectly suitable for concealed carry! There can be no doubt that a .430", 250 grain slug producing 350 lb-ft of KE beats a .358" 158 grain slug at 220 lb-ft of KE! Nuff said! |
September 20, 2016, 06:54 PM | #20 |
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Congrats have had one since the mid 70s
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December 17, 2016, 10:44 AM | #21 |
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December 18, 2016, 12:40 PM | #22 |
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Does Charter Arms make a .44 Special Bulldog with an enclosed hammer?
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December 18, 2016, 12:45 PM | #23 |
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"Bought this about a month ago. Put OEM wood grips and BK grip adapters on it. If feels great in the hand and is incredibly concealable with an IWB holster. I got the blue because at the time the SS was not in stock."
I like blue....even when it gets worn and has some character...I like your gun a lot. |
December 18, 2016, 12:58 PM | #24 |
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Great little gun for concealed carry.
Now, after you grow to love it...go ahead and get this one...it is even more fun. |
December 18, 2016, 05:29 PM | #25 |
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You have a great looking revolver there !!! I have had a 44 spl of some sort for around the past 30 yrs .. The Charter Bullogs are my favorite.. Easy concealed .. Throws out fat bullets !! |
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