Charter Arms. 44 Spl - 4.2"

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ligonierbill

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Any experience with the "Target" Bulldog? Here's my application (always need to pretend I have a use for a new toy): Light weight woods revolver. The Bulldog weighs half my GP -100. I have other heavy hitters, so don't need suggestions for other guns, just experience with this one .
 
I think it would make an awesome "light woods revolver."

My yard gun is a similar setup.

Smith Model 69 loaded with light 44 mag around 44 special velocities. I love it. I carry it in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake. for me it's an awesome set up.

I don't think you could go wrong with the Target Bulldog. Should fit your needs just fine.
 
I have one that I got for exactly that purpose. The blue was well worn from a lot of carrying, so I gave it a coat of GunKote. It's very light and recoil is firm, but it's a delight to carry.

Charter's customer service is terrific.

 
I bought one when they first came out, mid eighties, I think. Very accurate, recoil was well you knew when you shot it. Perfect for what you have in mind.
 
I use a Charter Arms .44 special Bulldog as a woods and hiking gun, and carry it in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake:

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I love it. :cool:
 
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How is the felt recoil with these? What can you compare it to? I am interested in a snub of that caliber but the light weight concerns me.
 
With my 2.5" 44 special, recoil was intolerable for me until I changed the grips. ANY other grip seems to help.

Shooting it is like my airweight 38 with factory grip, with the Pac grip, its a breeze. I can shoot a box of 50 240 grain @ 800 fps (hotter than any factory) with a smile to the end.

David
 
I found Pachmayr grips more comfortable than the factory wood grips, but they are several ounces heavier. Since light weight is the name of the game for this gun, I usually carry it with the wood grips.
 
After looking around a bit, I ordered a 2 1/2" black finish Bulldog from Bud's. My first purchase from them. I already have dies, so I ordered brass and some 200 grain XTP from Midway. I was thinking longer sight radius, as I never shot well with my last short barreled gun, but I guess it's time for another try. Not going for 50 yard shots with this thing anyway. Couldn't beat Bud's price.
 
How is the felt recoil with these?
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Like all small handguns, especially knobby revolvers, it's all in the grip.
The size and shape of the actual grip, and the gripping technique.
With a good grip and a good gripping technique, I would compare it to a full sized 44 magnum, with factory defensive loads.
How bad, depends if the shooter's focus is on the gun or the target.
 
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