Notify Me. It was one of the best-selling weapons of the 1970s and the 1980s in the United States. The .44 Special round and Charter Arms, have long been overshadowed by their more famous and flashier counterparts, the .45 Colt cartridge and S&W & Colt revolvers. [7] Currently, Charter Arms only offers its 14420, 74420 and 74421 versions. But the same basic gun has always … Bulldog. [5] If a large quantity of residue piles up inside the revolver because of heavy usage, the cylinder crane's axle screw can be removed and the cylinder pulled out from the gun for cleaning. Out of Stock. [6][9], The accuracy of the Bulldog is aided by its trigger pull. [10] The Bulldog has no sharp edges to contend with when carrying the weapon in a holster or a pocket. Give Gift; Back to Top; Post by encore64 on Mar 14, 2016 18:50:03 GMT -5. [8] By the mid-1980s, more than half a million units had been produced and nearly 37,000 were being manufactured every year. Notify Me. Bulldog® is a powerful, but compact revolver. Charter Arms Bulldog Boomer 5 RD 44 Special 2" Stainless Revolver DAO MPN: 74429. Actually, I have some of those to try. The Bulldog has now been replaced by the latest Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog, the Pug. Perhaps it could happen, however there has to be some way to anchor that … Area Code: 401 . Its ergonomic, finger-grooved rubber grip minimizes recoil for maximum comfort and control, while the potent .44 Special chambering delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy on target as the less powerful .38 Although the Charter Arms catalog is chalk full of caliber and finish options, the first model that often comes to mind is the company's flagship .44 Spl. The five-shot Boomer revolver is chambered in the classic .44 Special and is based on Charter Arms’ Bulldog series of powerful compact revolvers. [9] It was produced again by Charter 2000; this company, which failed also, improved the weapon with a one-piece barrel, front sight, and ejector-shroud assembly. OUT OF STOCK (4) Charter Arms 64420 Bulldog 44 Special Double Action 2.5" 5 Blac. The Bulldog is apparently intended for light, fast bullets, as with heavier and slower bullets it is less accurate. $475.00 . The Bulldog has been available for the.44 Special and.357 Magnum cartridges. Charter Arms also offers a Target Bulldog, which is suited as a trail gun. [13], Five models of the Bulldog have been produced, allowing customers to choose between: .44 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges, gun lengths of 7.2 inches (184 mm) and 6.7 inches (171 mm) and barrel lengths of either 2.5 inches (64 mm) or 2.2 inches (56 mm). Manufacturer: Charter Arms Item: Bulldog Target SKU: 74442 Caliber: .44 Special Finish: Matte Stainless Frame: Stainless steel Grip: Full Barrel length: 4.2" Capacity: 5-shot Hammer: Standard Weight: 22 oz Known for its rugged reliability and stopping power, Charter’s Bulldog is a versatile revolver for personal or home protection. [7] Its design and execution, which were quite modern at the time, caught the attention of the gun press and combat shooters. For more on this gun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS7XrGjojNk I shoot the Charter Arms Bulldog Revolver chambered in .44 Special. The name “Bulldog” was a homage to the original Webley revolvers of the same name. The Bulldog Classic is Charter Arms’ iconic revolver that was first manufactured in 1973. This company also filed bankruptcy, and the models produced during this period showed obvious production flaws. It was an excellent idea, poorly executed. It has a full under lugged barrel with both 4″ and 5″ versions available complete with an adjustable rear sight and a ramp front sight. The Bulldog is a 5 or 6-shot traditional double-action revolver designed by Doug McClenahan and produced by Charter Arms. Known for its rugged reliability and stopping power, Charter’s .44 Special is a versatile revolver for personal or home protection. This revolver holds 5 rounds of ammunition and has rubber g This revolver is chambered in .44 Special and has a 2.5" barrel. Out of stock View Details » View Details » Charter Arms 34461 Bulldog Special Classic Single 44 Special 3" 5 Wood Black. Charter Arms Bulldog Target 44 Special Mar 14, 2016 18:50:03 GMT -5 via mobile . Copyright © 2021 Charter Arms. This page was last edited on 14 December 2020, at 19:32. Price: $425.60. Colt New Frontier SAA 44 Spl NIB . But unlike the traditional Bulldog series, the Boomer features an abbreviated barrel, no front sight to snag on clothing, a bobbed hammer and a double-action-only (DAO) trigger. The Charter Arms Boomer, like the company’s other .44 Special models, is a five-shot revolver. Seller: The Sporting Shoppe . According to reviews, it is more accurate than expected for a revolver of its size and type[5] but probably not enough to be called an "accurate" weapon.[6][9]. [6] The Bulldog is a solid-framed traditional double-action revolver with a five-round cylinder which can be opened by pushing a release slide on the left of the gun, or in the original model by pulling the ejector rod. It was a top-selling gun during the 1980s and it is considered to be Charter Arms' trademark weapon. Known for its rugged reliability and stopping power, Charter’s.44 Special is a versatile revolver for personal or home protection. The big bore.44 Special handgun may be one of the heaviest hitting out there, but you’d be shocked to see how easily it handles. Its ergonomic, finger-grooved rubber grip minimizes recoil for maximum comfort and control, while the potent .44 Special chambering delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy on target as the less powerful .38 Special. Other ammo types are weaker or provide too much recoil. Too, I’ve always been a fan of British Bulldog revolvers, whatever their caliber and have owned more than one at one time or another. Out of Stock. Find Charter Arms Bulldog revolver parts with Numrich Gun Parts Corp. We're America's leading revolver parts supplier and have a wide selection of parts and accessories. The Bulldog® is ideal for concealed carry and target practice. Yes, there were other big bore snubby revolvers on the market, but the Bulldog always seemed to be the gun I envisioned. The 44 Special - A Reappraisal My heavy load for police work or big game shooting is an easy one to put together. Notify Me. Oct 16, 2012 Older Charter Arms Snubby. I spoke to Matt today and he is going to size me a batch to .432" for this gun. The company’s Bulldogs have a reputation for being small, reliable as can be and powerful for close quarters. By its build alone, you can already see that the Bulldog is no ordinary revolver. It has potent stopping power, while not being burdensome to carry. The Bulldog has been available for the .44 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges. [10] It was designed to be concealed easily because of its small size, yet also fire a "big bore" caliber. The Bulldog has been around for almost 40 years now, and it has undergone a few refreshes over the years. The falling hammer strikes the transfer bar, which in turn strikes the firing pin, discharging the weapon. This revolver holds 5 rounds of ammunition and has rubber g ...Click for more info. Ruger is now part of the .44 Special five-gun scene. Known for its rugged reliability and stopping power, Charter’s Bulldog is a versatile revolver for personal or home protection. This product can be purchased from a Charter Arms Dealer. Charter Arms Bulldog 5 RD 44 Special 2.5" Revolver MPN: 74420. Bulldog production has been stopped a few times since 1992, when Charter Arms, the original manufacturer, went bankrupt. I developed some common sense and bought a 4 inch S&W 29, down loading it to 44 Special hot loads and was much happier. Quote. NEW TODAY! It looks old school with the tapered 3-inch barrel, exposed ejector rod, and checkered walnut grips. Happy Thanksgiving from Charter Arms25 November, 2020 Charter Arms wishes all our Customers a very Happy Thanksgiving. The barrel of the Boomer is only 2 inches in length and has oblong ports cut at the 1 and 11 o’clock positions. Size either the Thompson or Keith bullet to.429" for Smith & Wesson or Ruger guns,.427" for Colts. [16], Media related to Charter Arms Bulldog at Wikimedia Commons, Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Special with 5 rounds, "74442 .44 Target Bulldog with 4.2" Barrel", "Charter Arms Bulldog Pug – A classic .44 returns to production, with several CCW-friendly enhancements", "Charter 2000's Bulldog Shows Why Experts Liked .44 Special", "The Gun Zone - Charter Arms Bulldog Pug", "Charter Arms 44 Special Bulldogs: Care and Feeding", "The Police Undercover from Charter Arms", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charter_Arms_Bulldog&oldid=994242862, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 6.7 inches (171 mm) and 7.2 inches (184 mm). Charter Arms Bulldog Revolver -If you are looking for a safe, reliable revolver powerful enough for serious home protection, but with the size and functionality for effective concealed carry, Charter\u0019s .44 Special is an outstanding double-duty choice for the job. Under normal firing circumstances a small steel bar (called a transfer bar) is raised as the trigger is pulled, placing it into a position between the firing pin and the hammer itself. [4] It has been produced by four different companies since it was released. The Charter Arms® Bulldog® is a powerful, but compact revolver. [6] Most critics believe the best use for the Bulldog is self-defense. Charter Arms Target Bulldog 5 RD 44 Special 4.2" Revolver MPN: 74442. Some time later, manufacturing began again under the Charco (descendant company of Charter Arms) trademark. It features a concave sight. We will be closed Thursday... Read more →, Charter Arms Summer Shutdown25 May, 2020    Charter Arms will be closed from end of business Friday July 3rd through July 12th,... Read more →, American Rifleman Chooses the "Boomer" .44 Special for NRA Gun of the Week17 February, 2017 Thank you for American Rifleman for featuring Charter Arms .44 Special "Boomer" as Gun of... Read more →. This safe, reliable revolver is powerful enough for serious home protection, … [5] With most ammunition types the muzzle velocity tends to be between 705 and 1000 feet per second (215 and 305 meters per second, respectively). The purpose of the Bulldog was to offer big performance in a small, compact frame, and Charter knocked it outta the park. It has potent stopping power, while not being burdensome to carry. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news and special offers. The second one was purchased new in January of 1990 and is a Target Bulldog. [7] Its trigger pull, in both single and double-action modes, is quite light. A Charter Arms "Undercover" .38 Special model was used by Arthur Bremer to attempt to assassinate George Wallace in 1972. [10][13] For self-defense the Blazer 200-grain (13 g) Gold Dot is, apparently, the load of choice for the Bulldog. CHARTER ARMS TARGET BULLDOG 44 SPECIAL. The various S&W Mountain Gun models meet this nitch now. The Target Bulldog is one of the larger revolvers to qualify for concealed carry. This is the latest version of the popular Charter Bulldog. I treated it terribly with jacketed bullets loaded up to cast bullet levels. I suppose the name “Bulldog” helped conjure that image. It was introduced in 1973. Usually between 705–1,000 ft/s (215–305 m/s); can reach 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s) with some kinds of bullets. [14][15] All Bulldog models have a cylinder of five shots. GI#: 101598144. Price: $438.20 . All Rights Reserved. Charter Arms Target Bulldog Revolver chambered in.44 Special Caliber The Target Bulldog is a revolver produced by Charter Arms factory in caliber.44 Special and.357 Magnum. It was evenly finished in matte black, with black-rubber finger-groove grips that fit our hands well. Designed by the founder of the first version of Charter Arms,[5] Doug McClenahan,[6] the Bulldog was released in 1973. I need to strap one on and do some retrospective hunting! OUT OF STOCK (4) Charter Arms Boomer 44 Special Double Action 2" 5 Black Rubber . Somehow, someone thought they could come up with an adjustable-sighted .44 Special Bulldog by putting a shroud over a relatively thin barrel. The .44 Special Bulldog revolver gained notoriety after it was used by Son of Sam serial killer David Berkowitz in his murder spree. [11], The Bulldog was used by the serial killer David Berkowitz aka "The .44 Caliber Killer" and the "Son of Sam" who was responsible for a series of attacks and murders in New York City during 1976–1977 (before he was caught due to an outstanding parking violation).[12]. What I like about this revolver is its compact size and .44 Special caliber. When the gun is fired, the hammer does not actually strike the firing pin. Jul 13, 2010 I have two Charter Arms revolvers, both in.44 Spl., both with the Stratford, CT barrel impression. What separates the Boomer from the other .44 Special Bulldog revolvers is that it is completely stripped down. In June 2007, a version of the Bulldog with new features[6] began to be produced by another company named Charter Arms,[10] but this time was distributed by MKS Supply. This safe, reliable revolver is powerful enough for serious home protection, but has the size and functionality for effective concealed carry! With a barrel length of 4.2”, this.44 Target Bulldog is one of the larger revolvers to qualify for concealed carry. It was a top-selling gun during the 1980s and it is considered to be Charter Arms' trademark weapon. [13] If the Bulldog is used to hunt, the most effective ammo is, reportedly, the 240- or 250-grain (16 g) SWC. Price: $476.00. Select Post; Deselect Post; Link to Post; Member. The one is a Bulldog Pug, which was purchased new ca Sept 1987 and is serial Number 1018XXX. With this bullet type, the shot is very powerful and has a strong penetration but the recoil can easily be handled. Charter Arms Bulldog Model 14420 44 Special, $414. [15] Charter's Police Undercover could also be considered as a Bulldog variant because it is produced with the same frame model but its caliber is different and it was built to resemble the Undercover by Charter. With a barrel length of 2.5", the.44 Special is one of the larger revolvers to qualify for concealed carry. The Charter Arms Bulldog was always the gun I imagined her carrying. The Charter Arms Bulldog Revolver is known for its rugged reliability. [7] Out of stock View Details » View Details » Charter Arms 74410 Bulldog On Duty DA/SA 44 Special 2.5" 5 Black Rubber Stainless. With a barrel length of 2.5", the .44 Special is one of the larger revolvers to qualify for concealed carry. Seat this bullet over 17½ grains of Hercules 2400 … This revolver is chambered in .44 Special and has a 2.5" barrel. The Bulldog is a 5 or 6-shot traditional double-action revolver designed by Doug McClenahan and produced by Charter Arms. When I first saw a Charter Arms Bulldog I had to have one. This revolver is chambered in .44 Special and has a 2.5" barrel. The Bulldog® is ideal for concealed carry and target practice. The Charter Arms Bulldog Revolver is known for its rugged reliability. Sometime after introducing the original blued .44 Special Bulldog, Charter Arms came out with what they called a Target Model. We thought the overall workmanship was very good, with no visible problems anywhere. Charter Arms 74442 Target Bulldog 44SPL 4.2 SS AS 5rd Revolver. It was introduced in 1973. Out of Stock. Like most Charter Arms weapons, the Bulldog is a relatively inexpensive yet serviceable, no-frills,[5] snubnosed revolver. [5] The original model had no ejector-shroud and the aluminum front sight was soldered to the barrel. There were some little touches that we appreciated, like the beveled front edge of the … [6] If the trigger is not being pulled when the hammer falls, the transfer bar will not be in position and the weapon will not discharge.