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Finally Got a Charter Bulldog

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Well one finally showed up used at my gun shop. After thoroughly inspecting it and making sure everything locked up tight I decided to take it home two weeks ago. And I gotta say I'm really glad I did. I honestly don't know why I waited so long to own a Bulldog. I guess because I had always heard mixed reviews, and well, it's not the prettiest revolver either ... but gosh the frame size is perfect for carry. Sort of between a J frame and SP101.

Mine came with box and even the original shell casing which was dated 2006. It has a bobbed hammer. After some research I found out this was how they were doing them at the factory at the time.

Range report: I am happy to say that this is one accurate shooter. It seems the heavier weights are better in this gun. I shot 165gr, 180gr, and 200 gr 44Spl rounds. The 180gr and 220gr were the most accurate. I was able to group within 2-3 inches at 15 feet.

It's not as pretty as a Smith or Ruger but it does what it's designed to do. Trigger is actually pretty nice. It's pretty close in feel to an SP101. I'm thinking because I bought it used the previous owner must have broken it in nicely over the years. Enjoy a few pics below.





 
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My Bulldog wears the Pachmayer grips and it is one of my favorites at the range. Just ran 100 rounds through it the other day :) Ammo was always what held me back from buying one sooner but once I started reloading, I bought the gun and a set of dies. I like how it is a real boomer for its size but still easy to shoot.
 
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I don't own revolvers (my wife has an LCR and SP101), but I don't understand why people are always dissing the looks of Charter revolvers. To me, they look rugged and functional. But I've always been a function before form guy, which is why I think my SR9c is beautiful.
 
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