I have been interested for some time in a Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog and its variants (the On Duty for one). Interested in the 2-3 inch barrel versions as a possible carry gun for hiking, thinking that fat round could be a good Cougar stopper if needed.
Interested in any thoughts from those with experience with this gun, especially with regard to how the recoil is with the common hollow point loads. I am concerned a bit with its light weight--I see 21 to 23 oz.--and wonder if it's too painful for my taste.
For comparison,
I dislike Airweights but don't mind the LCR .357 when I shoot .38s through it. I don't mind a steel J Frame or Taurus 85 but get uncomfortable even with an SP 101 .357 if I shoot more than the 110 grain hollow points out of it.
Appreciate any relevant information.
Interested in any thoughts from those with experience with this gun, especially with regard to how the recoil is with the common hollow point loads. I am concerned a bit with its light weight--I see 21 to 23 oz.--and wonder if it's too painful for my taste.
For comparison,
I dislike Airweights but don't mind the LCR .357 when I shoot .38s through it. I don't mind a steel J Frame or Taurus 85 but get uncomfortable even with an SP 101 .357 if I shoot more than the 110 grain hollow points out of it.
Appreciate any relevant information.