I now own a Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special as of today.

ifithitu · September 16, 2016, 03:46 PM

Wishoot · September 16, 2016, 04:45 PM

Congrats! It's one of those guns that's on my list. But it's a long list.

Pikie · September 16, 2016, 04:58 PM

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.

Model12Win · September 16, 2016, 05:03 PM

Excellent high power card table gun.

xcc_rider · September 16, 2016, 11:24 PM

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.

David R · September 17, 2016, 04:51 AM

Love mine, it fits in most of my J frame holsters.
David

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tallball · September 17, 2016, 05:14 AM

Congratulations!

I like mine a lot.

Ozzieman · September 17, 2016, 08:46 AM

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.

849ACSO · September 17, 2016, 11:11 AM

Yeah. That's on my list.

Cheapshooter · September 17, 2016, 11:40 AM

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.

peggysue · September 17, 2016, 06:36 PM

Congrats nice pistol.

aarondhgraham · September 18, 2016, 08:26 AM

Dirt simple,,,
Hammer of Thor,,,
Very basic defense weapon.

Everyone should own one.

Aarond

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FM12 · September 18, 2016, 08:23 PM

Excellent choice. NEVER get rid of it.

mavracer · September 18, 2016, 08:44 PM

Quote:

NEVER get rid of it.

If you do you'll end up missing it and buy another like I've done 4 times now lol.

Cheapshooter · September 18, 2016, 09:53 PM

Quote:

If you do you'll end up missing it and buy another like I've done 4 times now lol.

Slow learner?

-V-

Dain Bramage · September 19, 2016, 02:27 PM

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.

458winshooter · September 19, 2016, 02:36 PM

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.

Boncrayon · September 19, 2016, 03:55 PM

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!

Kilibreaux · September 20, 2016, 03:03 AM

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!

tony pasley · September 20, 2016, 06:54 PM

Congrats have had one since the mid 70s

handlebar · December 17, 2016, 10:44 AM

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.

dgludwig · December 18, 2016, 12:40 PM

Does Charter Arms make a .44 Special Bulldog with an enclosed hammer?

75218ron · December 18, 2016, 12:45 PM

"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.

shootniron · December 18, 2016, 12:58 PM

Great little gun for concealed carry.

Now, after you grow to love it...go ahead and get this one...it is even more fun.

Buckeye! · December 18, 2016, 05:29 PM

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 !!

September 16, 2016, 03:46 PM	#1
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I now own a Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special as of today. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

September 17, 2016, 08:46 AM	#8
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	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. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

September 17, 2016, 11:11 AM	#9
849ACSO Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 629	Yeah. That's on my list. __________________ "The day you stop learning SHOULD directly coincide with the day you stop breathing."

September 17, 2016, 11:40 AM	#10
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	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. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

September 18, 2016, 08:26 AM	#12
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I like mine,,, Dirt simple,,, Hammer of Thor,,, Very basic defense weapon. Everyone should own one. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 16, 2016, 04:45 PM	#2
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Congrats! It's one of those guns that's on my list. But it's a long list.

September 16, 2016, 04:58 PM	#3
Pikie Member Join Date: August 26, 2002 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 33	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.

September 16, 2016, 05:03 PM	#4
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Excellent high power card table gun.

September 16, 2016, 11:24 PM	#5
xcc_rider Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2016 Posts: 169	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
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	Love mine, it fits in most of my J frame holsters. David Sent from my SM-T900 using Tapatalk

September 17, 2016, 05:14 AM	#7
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Congratulations! I like mine a lot.

September 17, 2016, 06:36 PM	#11
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	Congrats nice pistol.

September 18, 2016, 08:23 PM	#13
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	Excellent choice. NEVER get rid of it.

September 19, 2016, 02:27 PM	#16
Dain Bramage Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 219	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
458winshooter Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Transplanted to Ridgeland,SC Posts: 606	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.

September 19, 2016, 03:55 PM	#18
Boncrayon Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Posts: 920	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!

September 20, 2016, 03:03 AM	#19
Kilibreaux Member Join Date: October 4, 2012 Posts: 57	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
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Congrats have had one since the mid 70s __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

December 17, 2016, 10:44 AM	#21
handlebar Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 76	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.

December 18, 2016, 12:40 PM	#22
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Does Charter Arms make a .44 Special Bulldog with an enclosed hammer? __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

December 18, 2016, 12:45 PM	#23
75218ron Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 191	"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
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	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
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	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 !!