I used to work for Charter Arms in Shelton, Connecticut 15 or so years ago... The owner Nick Ecker was a great boss and a true American; Charter Arms is a quality driven company with love and great effort going into every piece of liberty it creates; God Bless Charter Arms and God Bless America!!!
Is he the guy who invented the transfer bar safety? I read once that one of the higher-ups at Charter Arms invented that device but never patented it, or made any profit from it, because they wanted it to be available to be incorporated other revolvers without any kind of safety, license free. I always thought that was kind of noble, assuming it wasn't a myth.
The one thing I’ll say about Charter is they make revolvers no one else will make. revolvers are so awesome but smith and Ruger have pretty much done it all yet Charter finds a way to make something different
The charter arms bulldog is a weapon I've been interested in given its pop culture history First as being the gun used to shoot John Lennon, but also the gun used by Agent will Graham in the book Manhunter
Loan one to him! He does videos with borrowed guns all the time. If, in the highly unlikely event that he menioned a gun I had & didn't have one of his own to do a video on, I wouldn't hesitate to lend it to him. The idea is laughable though, that there's anything in my meager collection that he doesn't already have!
I bought my first and only C/A Bulldog when they first came out in 1973. It was my first centerfire weapon after returning home from Vietnam. Loved carrying it -- hated firing it. Oh, the pain! Traded it in on a Ruger Security Six and never looked back.
I’ve got several charter arms revolvers and like them. I’ve got a .38 undercover satin stainless and it’s held up well and it’s usually in my pocket when I’m working around the house.
My first Bulldog was purchased for $150.00 in 1976? Sent back to Charter Arms for service in early 80's. Charter Arms had a complete factory burglary, and naturally mine went. After receiving a letter of the bad news, they sent me a replacement. It was the "PUG". The hammer was ground down to the bottom where one could just barely pull it back. I loved the concept, and it's been with me ever since. It's been my "BOOMER", as a back up or even a back up to my backup... Love Charter Arms!
I just bought one a month ago. I love it! I put on the factory wood grips and a Tyler T grip. I got a 215gr. HBWC mold. I load 4.5gr. of HP38 with the hollow point forward. the gun lives in my pocket for social work. and goes where I go,,,,,,,,,,,,
I bought a Charter Arms 'Pitbull' in .45 acp a few weeks ago. I like it! It looks just like the Bulldog but with a slightly bigger cylinder and it doesn't need moon clips! You might want to check it out --- it's a '45'!
The Fitz Special was the snubby with cut away trigger guard, made by John Henry Fitzgerald, an employee of Colt Firearms from 1918 to 1944. Carried a pair of 45 colt new service revolvers with barrels and trigger guards cut down for pocket carry. Edit: it was Charles Askins who carried the new service fitz special, not Fitzgerald himself
Bought one in the 70s, as I could reload with the same components as the. 44mag. Still shoot it. B a ck when I shot frequently, I coul hit a gallon milk jug 3 of 5 shots at 100 yards with it. But not today.
Made in my hometown of Shelton, CT! I took a tour of the Charter Arms facility here in town a few years ago. Cool experience and an interesting place to check out.
I bought myself a charter arms 38 2 inch revolver back in 1983. To this day it goes with me just about every where I go. It's really good quality and I have never complained about it once. I am so glad I got it so many years ago
I live 5 mins away from charter arms. Something like 90% of materials sourced from 100 miles away. Just applying for CT. carry permit now. Thinking Charter Arms undercover 38 spl will be my first. Shot it in 1.9inch barrel and loved it. 10lbs trigger pull in double action though.
In 1992 I purchased a used mint condition charter arms off duty 38 special for $180.. it was manufactured I believe in the early eighties in charters Stratford plant before they moved to Shelton.. it is one of my favorite guns.. approximately 5 years ago I purchased a charter arms magpug 357 stainless and it is a fantastic gun..
I got my Boomer last fall in a deal that I just couldn't pass on. I swapped a used Windicator for a new Boomer. Who could pass on that? I use it as a pack gun. It serves that purpose perfectly. I know I mentioned the Boomer in the comments of one of your previous videos. I'm glad you got around to featuring it.
Great small gun maker Charter Arms. Own a 32 undercoverette revolver, great small handgun. When i hear company name it reminds me of Summer of Sam David Berkowitz of 1977 labled by media "the 44 caliber killer. Like the carcano of italy. Some guns get a bad rap, it's the killers & media. Cool episode 🔫👍
I like 44 spl Too, But I Believe a Taurus Public Defender Poly Loaded With "Federal 000 Buck" or 45lc is a Damn Good Self Defense/Up Close and Personal Revolver! My Favorite Load/Round For My Public Defender is the "Federal 410 000 Buck" because with every trigger pull is like shooting 4rds of 9mm! Love Your Video's hickok45!!!!
Very intriguing for sure. I carried am issue wheel gun for about 30 years. I have to smile when I see folks unhappy with semi-autos with 8-10 round magazines as not being enough. Col. Jeff Cooper used to say that high capacity semi-autos are great, if you plan to miss a lot. 😉
The shooting high may be a design. I've read a few studies that show people tend to shoot about a foot low in defensive encounters. The general consensus is that our mind doesn't like blocking view of the threat completely by covering it with the sights so we look over the top. This keeps a clear view and causes low shots. Food for thought I guess
I made 2 mods to mine, using dollar store 5 minute epoxy. I glued in a 1/4" piece of red fibre optic tube in the grove in the top of the frame, at the front. When I hold the gun up, it looks like a red front sight and gives me a better sight picture if the laser is not used/working. I found my fat fingers did not engage the laser button reliably, so put a dab of epoxy on the button. so the button stuck out farther. I let the epoxy harden when the gun was aimed down, so the dap was longer.
Charter arms are my favorite. I have the 38 special I gave to my wife, my 44 target bulldog (my favorite gun) , and I just got the bulldog classic 2.5 barrel I plan to EDC as soon as my permit comes
I bought a Charter Arms Bulldog to replace my Smith j-frame carry gun, thinking it was basically a linear trade-up being more powerful with the single action option and a little bit more barrel length, but I really still like my j-frame more and the new Bulldog isn't even getting carrier.
Love my Charter Arms 357 Professional. I replaced the wood grips with their rubber combat grips. Better for speed loaders. That boomer with those ports is effectively a 1 inch barrel. A last resort get off me gun. Charter Arms customer service is the best I have encountered. American made, life time warranty
Yep, most everything about this revolver says "pocket carry belly gun". But yeah, they gotta put a ramp front sight on this thing or you'll just be firing "warning shots" over your assailant's head every time. Good fun and informative video as always, Hickok45; thanks for sharing with us!
I believe it was a guy name Fritz,that would cut the trigger guard off. "Fritz special" The colt Tom Selleck carries in Blue Bloods is a Fritz special. Love my Bulldog,Charter 2000 model.
Bobbed hammer and remove the front of the trigger guard is a Fitz Special. I can't remember his first name. But he was a cop who wanted a revolver he could bring into action as fast as possible. I remember him from several mentions of him, or writeups of someone who had had one made up that way. As long as you use a holster and don't try to carry one in your pocket they are said to be quite safe. You DO want to be sure that trigger doesn't get caught up on the edge of the holster or whatever. If done well and nicely refinished by a gunsmith they look very cool and are serious concealed carry items. Google it up, he was an interesting guy.
I picked one up this past Saturday at the gun show. (I was looking for the regular Bull Dog, but this was the only Charter .44 at the show) - It was not the one I wanted, but I got it for $380 out the door price, so what the heck. Once I got it home and spent some dry-fire time with it, I have to say, I think it is a great gun, for what it is designed for. Range day will be Tuesday, and I am looking forward to it.
The revolver with the front of the trigger guard cut away was the Colt "Fitz Special" in .38 Special. They made very few of them, and now they are collector's items
The fitz special was just a concept he came up with before colt started making snub nosed revolvers. Tons of owners and gunsmiths made them with several brands of revolvers. They are not very rare and unless Fitz signed it himself the guns are worth less than a uncut original. Bobbing the hammer and shortening the barrel are good ideas that predated Fitz. Some people even removed the entire or just part of the trigger guard which is not such a good idea.....definitely something that predates ambulance chasing lawyers.
My dad has had the Charter arms Bulldog since he found out that The Sky police carried them. Not sure how old but I think he got it in the 70s. And boomer is the correct name for it.
Not really. .44 special is only delivering approximately 300-380 FT LBs of energy. 45 ACP delivers, on average, 450 FT LBs. And 45 colt varies too much to get a good average that would represent the cartridge, but it's usually in the 400-500, although there are loadings up into the 1000s.
I own a taxi cab and this revolver was suggested as an in car protection piece. good for that I imagine. I got one and if needed, it will do just fine for that purpose I suppose.
@Bo Zo ten feet is to far away. It's for close up work. When they get on top of you it gets them off. Don't be a clown people hate clowns sense all the creepy clowns showed up.
Something like this would be really handy if you’re ever going somewhere that you don’t really want your holster on you. For example a fancy party where you’re going to be wearing a suit or a day on the beach.
I'm a long time fan of the .44SPL and Charter Arms, but when it comes to a light weight CCW big bore revolver, I'd have to go with either the Classic (my favorite Charter Arms revolver of all time) or the Target model.
I love my S&W & Ruger wheel guns. But as with you, I like the Charter Arms revolvers too. Just got another one this week … Pitbull; 9mm, 4.2" barrel. No moon clips … YES. And, as will the .357mag & .44mag, it will chamber an additional round type … the .380ACP. Took it out along with my Model 28 & Redhawk and had a good day shooting 9mm, .380ACP, .357mag, .38spl, .44mag & .44spl. Six types of rounds with only three revolvers. What a bargain !!!!
Great! I have an original classic (2 of them) and my wife and I both like them. It will put out a load equal in power to a 45ACP, but it is hard on the hand. Not for fun plinking. Downloaded with 240 gr wadcutters it is accurate and fun to shoot. Have a boomer, too. The Crimson Trace works like a charm with it.
I own a Boomer, sits on my kitchen counter when it's not in my pocket. Also own Charter Bulldog & PitBull in .45. Five shots is all you rationally need, and .44 Special hits the sweet spot of recoil vs. lethality. >44 Magum too uncontrollable for mot people in most situations. Long live .44 Special! P.S. Hickok your comment?
Change: Front site BB fell off, BUT I replaced it with an old half moon S&W revolver sight and got the laser grips. Fast shooting and hits where the red dot is!
I glad to hear that, I don't like porting on snubs, they need max pressure for accelerating in that short barrel. And they bark painfully enough, without making it worse with porting. I read some expert say the flash is too bright up in you line of sight at night, but snubs flash big anyway.
I agree with everything you said. That is why when I carry mine it is loaded with BB or Underwood Hard Cast wadcutters. Not enough velocity for reliable expansion with a hollow point but throws out solid chunks of wadcutter. At typical gunfight distance you can rip out the guts of a perpetrator. Kicks like a mule and this is after I put on some Hogue grips.
I bought my 'classic' CA Bulldog 44 Spl three years. I need to shoot it more to get used to it...like trying those Federals for instance. That Bulldog Boomer is pretty sweet...might have to get one of those too. Great guns.
Well Hickok I do like this boomer. If I owned one of the three that you own I probably wouldn't buy it either, but saying that, the revolver guy in me really likes it. I could see me carrying it. I'd make a change or two. Smaller grip definitely, maybe even wood and a bead or compact block maybe ramp sight. Other than that I love it. It's a 44. Special what's not to love. Hickok I really think you should buy it. It suit's you.
I have the Mag Pug, Undercover & the Bulldog in my collection; of the 3 I find I shoot the Bully the best. The Mag Pug is horribly low with 125 Gr ammo pretty low with 158 but I haven't ground down the sight yet until I try 180; I just adjust my aim for now.
Curious to know your opinion Mr. Hickok45..when .backpacking in the woods do you think the Charter Arms Bulldog .44 in stainless would be good for all around protection/defense from man and animal? If so, what ammo would you recommend?
At least the Ruger LCR and the S&W bodyguard have front sights. Would much rather have those 2 than this firearm, despite the former 2 being 38 special
I know it is a gut gun but I still like to hit the target ! The crown is off center more then anything I ever saw. Been a Armor for many, 84 & still learning , loading & shooting !
I’ve owned the 357 version of this (mag pug) for a while now. Even my 12yo daughter can hit 6” plates at 15yards with full power defense loads. It’s such a soft shooting 357 for what it is and pretty decent trigger and cylinder lockup for such a cheap gun. Better then most costing 2x more. I carry mine regularly just to say yes sometime I do carry a revolver still lol. As comfortable as my shield to carry maybe even more so with leather holster. Downside I live in Florida and leather just isn’t a good holster most days here and I’ve yet to see a decent Non leather revolver holster. This no front sight deal is stupid. My mag lug doesn’t have much more then a shotgun bead for a front which isn’t going to snag on anything either but at least it works for aimed fire at distance. This seems like they had a bunch of scrap parts and said hey why don’t we just throw them together and see if we can’t recover some costs..
I wouldn't buy it either my P365 is my second baby, my S&W model 29 6 inch pinned bbl square butt with the wooden presentation box ca 1979 is my #1 baby :-) Thank you for trying the gong and John for zooming in on the gong :-)
Agreed Hickcok 45! As a Charter Arms fan/ user like you are, I'm in agreement with you. I will leave the Boomer model out. Charter Arms are fine, effective revolvers. A Front Sight is very important! The 2.5 or 3 inch barrel Bulldog 44 or the new 2.5 inch Pitbull 45 ACP, Bulldog 45LC and 41 Magnum versions are awesome revolvers. It would be awesome if you could do a comparision review video of the Bulldog 44 Special in comparison to the new Charter Arms Pitbull 45ACP, 40 S&W, Bulldog 45LC and 41 Magnum versions.
Level bottom of the groove notch and fill groove with target. 6:00 hold. Not designed for sharpshooting, more for up close social independence, but aim can be improved with experimental practice.
I used to work for Charter Arms in Shelton, Connecticut 15 or so years ago... The owner Nick Ecker was a great boss and a true American; Charter Arms is a quality driven company with love and great effort going into every piece of liberty it creates; God Bless Charter Arms and God Bless America!!!
God Bless, man. Thanks for sharing.
Is he the guy who invented the transfer bar safety? I read once that one of the higher-ups at Charter Arms invented that device but never patented it, or made any profit from it, because they wanted it to be available to be incorporated other revolvers without any kind of safety, license free. I always thought that was kind of noble, assuming it wasn't a myth.
Yet this company is ignoring our Canadian brothers and sisters, several million shooters and gun owner.
This is the most American comment I've ever read.
Long Live the Republic
Damn, there's just nothing more relaxing than watching Hickock45 show ya some guns in the woods.
Hickok45 is the grandpa we never asked for but the grandpa we needed
Reminds me of my uncle.
You can't always get what you want but sometimes you get what you need
Rumor has it that when you watch hickok45 once your hooked for life
Love all my 44Spl guns as well. Excellent cartridge. Brass lasts forever and cheap to reload.
Anything Hickcock45 does is gold. Just damn gold
44. Special
*Sips*
Now that's a gun
Looks like a perfect conceal and carry, sleek, no snags, safe, double action only, big rounds ect..
The one thing I’ll say about Charter is they make revolvers no one else will make. revolvers are so awesome but smith and Ruger have pretty much done it all yet Charter finds a way to make something different
The charter arms bulldog is a weapon I've been interested in given its pop culture history
First as being the gun used to shoot John Lennon, but also the gun used by Agent will Graham in the book Manhunter
Purpose built. .44 special. 20oz. stainless........Sign me up. Love it.
I’m just praying for the day he finally does a LeMat revolver
Loan one to him! He does videos with borrowed guns all the time. If, in the highly unlikely event that he menioned a gun I had & didn't have one of his own to do a video on, I wouldn't hesitate to lend it to him. The idea is laughable though, that there's anything in my meager collection that he doesn't already have!
I bought my first and only C/A Bulldog when they first came out in 1973. It was my first centerfire weapon after returning home from Vietnam. Loved carrying it -- hated firing it. Oh, the pain! Traded it in on a Ruger Security Six and never looked back.
I enter a gun shop, this guy keep talking and i keep buying.
This is quite possibly the highest endorsement of charter arms I have ever seen
I’ve got several charter arms revolvers and like them. I’ve got a .38 undercover satin stainless and it’s held up well and it’s usually in my pocket when I’m working around the house.
My first Bulldog was purchased for $150.00 in 1976? Sent back to Charter Arms for service in early 80's. Charter Arms had a complete factory burglary, and naturally mine went. After receiving a letter of the bad news, they sent me a replacement. It was the "PUG". The hammer was ground down to the bottom where one could just barely pull it back. I loved the concept, and it's been with me ever since. It's been my "BOOMER", as a back up or even a back up to my backup... Love Charter Arms!
I just bought one a month ago. I love it! I put on the factory wood grips and a Tyler T grip. I got a 215gr. HBWC mold. I load 4.5gr. of HP38 with the hollow point forward. the gun lives in my pocket for social work. and goes where I go,,,,,,,,,,,,
I bought a Charter Arms 'Pitbull' in .45 acp a few weeks ago. I like it! It looks just like the Bulldog but with a slightly bigger cylinder and it doesn't need moon clips! You might want to check it out --- it's a '45'!
*SIIIIPPPPPP* YEP, that's my boomer alright 😎
*sips*
Boom boom boom boom boom Hi Ilove it c’est génial
"Aren't you a little old to be a boomer?"
*"What? Oh, the gun... I'm Hickok45, I'm here to rescue you!"*
If that was mine I would put Crimson Trace laser grips on it that would make that a really nice close-up and dirty pistol
A revolver called boomer? If that isnt an adequate name lmao
*AC/DC plays in the background*
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lolmg and its in .44 special. that is hilarious.
"If you want to shoot quietly or drive quietly, with no muffler " . Sir you are a master of sly comedy. Thank you for being you!
The Fitz Special was the snubby with cut away trigger guard, made by John Henry Fitzgerald, an employee of Colt Firearms from 1918 to 1944. Carried a pair of 45 colt new service revolvers with barrels and trigger guards cut down for pocket carry.
Edit: it was Charles Askins who carried the new service fitz special, not Fitzgerald himself
I hate those damn things. I bought an Enfield revolver that someone did that to and it was so bad. It turns a good revolver into a useless turd
I luv my old, blue, .44spl bulldog !
Always liked the .44spl. I consider it under-appreciated !
Me too!
Bought one in the 70s, as I could reload with the same components as the. 44mag. Still shoot it. B a ck when I shot frequently, I coul hit a gallon milk jug 3 of 5 shots at 100 yards with it. But not today.
I've had my bulldog since either late 70's or early 80's was the first pistol I ever bought and still have it. Love it too
Made in my hometown of Shelton, CT! I took a tour of the Charter Arms facility here in town a few years ago. Cool experience and an interesting place to check out.
I bought myself a charter arms 38 2 inch revolver back in 1983. To this day it goes with me just about every where I go. It's really good quality and I have never complained about it once. I am so glad I got it so many years ago
I live 5 mins away from charter arms. Something like 90% of materials sourced from 100 miles away. Just applying for CT. carry permit now. Thinking Charter Arms undercover 38 spl will be my first. Shot it in 1.9inch barrel and loved it. 10lbs trigger pull in double action though.
I like my Charter Arms Boomer. I put on wood grips from a 73 bulldog and it conceals well.
In 1992 I purchased a used mint condition charter arms off duty 38 special for $180.. it was manufactured I believe in the early eighties in charters Stratford plant before they moved to Shelton.. it is one of my favorite guns.. approximately 5 years ago I purchased a charter arms magpug 357 stainless and it is a fantastic gun..
Modern is nice, but LOVE the classic! That one is beautiful.
I got my Boomer last fall in a deal that I just couldn't pass on. I swapped a used Windicator for a new Boomer. Who could pass on that? I use it as a pack gun. It serves that purpose perfectly. I know I mentioned the Boomer in the comments of one of your previous videos. I'm glad you got around to featuring it.
Always the best gun reviews! Your videos set a great example. Thank you.
Great small gun maker Charter Arms. Own a 32 undercoverette revolver, great small handgun. When i hear company name it reminds me of Summer of Sam David Berkowitz of 1977 labled by media "the 44 caliber killer. Like the carcano of italy. Some guns get a bad rap, it's the killers & media. Cool episode 🔫👍
I like 44 spl Too, But I Believe a Taurus Public Defender Poly Loaded With "Federal 000 Buck" or 45lc is a Damn Good Self Defense/Up Close and Personal Revolver! My Favorite Load/Round For My Public Defender is the "Federal 410 000 Buck" because with every trigger pull is like shooting 4rds of 9mm! Love Your Video's hickok45!!!!
Very intriguing for sure. I carried am issue wheel gun for about 30 years. I have to smile when I see folks unhappy with semi-autos with 8-10 round magazines as not being enough. Col. Jeff Cooper used to say that high capacity semi-autos are great, if you plan to miss a lot. 😉
The shooting high may be a design. I've read a few studies that show people tend to shoot about a foot low in defensive encounters. The general consensus is that our mind doesn't like blocking view of the threat completely by covering it with the sights so we look over the top. This keeps a clear view and causes low shots. Food for thought I guess
I made 2 mods to mine, using dollar store 5 minute epoxy. I glued in a 1/4" piece of red fibre optic tube in the grove in the top of the frame, at the front. When I hold the gun up, it looks like a red front sight and gives me a better sight picture if the laser is not used/working. I found my fat fingers did not engage the laser button reliably, so put a dab of epoxy on the button. so the button stuck out farther. I let the epoxy harden when the gun was aimed down, so the dap was longer.
Charter arms are my favorite. I have the 38 special I gave to my wife, my 44 target bulldog (my favorite gun) , and I just got the bulldog classic 2.5 barrel I plan to EDC as soon as my permit comes
Had a crappy day. Needed a good Hickok revolver video. Feel much better now.
I bought a Charter Arms Bulldog to replace my Smith j-frame carry gun, thinking it was basically a linear trade-up being more powerful with the single action option and a little bit more barrel length, but I really still like my j-frame more and the new Bulldog isn't even getting carrier.
i had the exact blued 44 bulldog got it in 82! loved that gun...
Love my Charter Arms 357 Professional. I replaced the wood grips with their rubber combat grips. Better for speed loaders. That boomer with those ports is effectively a 1 inch barrel. A last resort get off me gun. Charter Arms customer service is the best I have encountered. American made, life time warranty
Yep, most everything about this revolver says "pocket carry belly gun". But yeah, they gotta put a ramp front sight on this thing or you'll just be firing "warning shots" over your assailant's head every time. Good fun and informative video as always, Hickok45; thanks for sharing with us!
So, to hit the big head, aim for the small head.
I believe it was a guy name Fritz,that would cut the trigger guard off. "Fritz special" The colt Tom Selleck carries in Blue Bloods is a Fritz special. Love my Bulldog,Charter 2000 model.
yes it was a very popular modification in early 1900's
Bobbed hammer and remove the front of the trigger guard is a Fitz Special. I can't remember his first name. But he was a cop who wanted a revolver he could bring into action as fast as possible. I remember him from several mentions of him, or writeups of someone who had had one made up that way. As long as you use a holster and don't try to carry one in your pocket they are said to be quite safe. You DO want to be sure that trigger doesn't get caught up on the edge of the holster or whatever. If done well and nicely refinished by a gunsmith they look very cool and are serious concealed carry items. Google it up, he was an interesting guy.
I picked one up this past Saturday at the gun show. (I was looking for the regular Bull Dog, but this was the only Charter .44 at the show) - It was not the one I wanted, but I got it for $380 out the door price, so what the heck.
Once I got it home and spent some dry-fire time with it, I have to say, I think it is a great gun, for what it is designed for. Range day will be Tuesday, and I am looking forward to it.
son has one, love it. Couple hours of shims and polishing love. Smooth as silk.
Very Cool snob nose revolver Hickok45. I love revolvers, they just go bang bang bang.
The revolver with the front of the trigger guard cut away was the Colt "Fitz Special" in .38 Special. They made very few of them, and now they are collector's items
The fitz special was just a concept he came up with before colt started making snub nosed revolvers. Tons of owners and gunsmiths made them with several brands of revolvers. They are not very rare and unless Fitz signed it himself the guns are worth less than a uncut original. Bobbing the hammer and shortening the barrel are good ideas that predated Fitz. Some people even removed the entire or just part of the trigger guard which is not such a good idea.....definitely something that predates ambulance chasing lawyers.
Looks like the CA limited camper version that came out in the 80's. Nice they reintroduced it. I carry a 45Colt Taurus M450 Total Titanium.
LOVE my .44 Special On Duty.
liking that stainless version!
My dad has had the Charter arms Bulldog since he found out that The Sky police carried them. Not sure how old but I think he got it in the 70s. And boomer is the correct name for it.
Love the .44 special cartridge! Ballistic clone of .45acp and .45LC.
Not really. .44 special is only delivering approximately 300-380 FT LBs of energy. 45 ACP delivers, on average, 450 FT LBs. And 45 colt varies too much to get a good average that would represent the cartridge, but it's usually in the 400-500, although there are loadings up into the 1000s.
I own a taxi cab and this revolver was suggested as an in car protection piece. good for that I imagine. I got one and if needed, it will do just fine for that purpose I suppose.
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You know it’s gonna be a great video when Hickok is happy
Useless fact of the day the charter arms bulldog was the base gun for the gun harrison ford used in bladerunner
@Eye Patch Guy completely randon comment, what are you even on about
this reminds me of the charter arms magna port bulldog backpacker from the late 1970. I read an article on that by George Nonte.
I enjoyed this video, but the best part was John measuring that 15 shot group. Lol! Hilarious 😂
I just LOVE THIS GUY
In Alabama we call that a belly gun . It's for close up work to get them off you.
@Bo Zo ten feet is to far away. It's for close up work. When they get on top of you it gets them off. Don't be a clown people hate clowns sense all the creepy clowns showed up.
If Doc Holliday were around today, I'm sure he'd have one tucked somewhere on his person.
Something like this would be really handy if you’re ever going somewhere that you don’t really want your holster on you. For example a fancy party where you’re going to be wearing a suit or a day on the beach.
Try the Taurus Model 44, 4" .44 Magnum as competition for the 4" S&W 629.
I'm a long time fan of the .44SPL and Charter Arms, but when it comes to a light weight CCW big bore revolver, I'd have to go with either the Classic (my favorite Charter Arms revolver of all time) or the Target model.
Every time i get a hickok45 vid update im hyped.
Like I've said before we all know recoil is subjective but Hickok controlled it so well he ported it.
I love my S&W & Ruger wheel guns. But as with you, I like the Charter Arms revolvers too. Just got another one this week … Pitbull; 9mm, 4.2" barrel. No moon clips … YES. And, as will the .357mag & .44mag, it will chamber an additional round type … the .380ACP. Took it out along with my Model 28 & Redhawk and had a good day shooting 9mm, .380ACP, .357mag, .38spl, .44mag & .44spl. Six types of rounds with only three revolvers. What a bargain !!!!
Great! I have an original classic (2 of them) and my wife and I both like them. It will put out a load equal in power to a 45ACP, but it is hard on the hand. Not for fun plinking. Downloaded with 240 gr wadcutters it is accurate and fun to shoot. Have a boomer, too. The Crimson Trace works like a charm with it.
Crimson Trace, of course! I was thinking of pressing on a ring with a half round sight. the laser is a much more elegant solution.
I own a Boomer, sits on my kitchen counter when it's not in my pocket. Also own Charter Bulldog & PitBull in .45. Five shots is all you rationally need, and .44 Special hits the sweet spot of recoil vs. lethality. >44 Magum too uncontrollable for mot people in most situations. Long live .44 Special! P.S. Hickok your comment?
Charter arms is making a bulldog in 41 magnum now.
"Son of Sam variety" LOL. I laugh but only old farts get that reference, for the most part.
old farts and young weirdos that are into serial killers... the dog made him do it
Robert Horn, Yeah they were "interesting" times.
Boomers get that reference
Hey! We like you a great deal here in Sweden just so you know.. You're a great inspiration and I've learned alot from you. Have a nice day ☺ /Al
Change: Front site BB fell off, BUT I replaced it with an old half moon S&W revolver sight and got the laser grips. Fast shooting and hits where the red dot is!
I glad to hear that, I don't like porting on snubs, they need max pressure for accelerating in that short barrel. And they bark painfully enough, without making it worse with porting. I read some expert say the flash is too bright up in you line of sight at night, but snubs flash big anyway.
I agree with everything you said. That is why when I carry mine it is loaded with BB or Underwood Hard Cast wadcutters. Not enough velocity for reliable expansion with a hollow point but throws out solid chunks of wadcutter. At typical gunfight distance you can rip out the guts of a perpetrator. Kicks like a mule and this is after I put on some Hogue grips.
.44 special a holic 😄 hi I'm Eric and I'm addicted to gunpowder, I'm a sucker for a gun range, bullets is my dogs name 🤣
My brother had one of those in the 70's.
I bought my 'classic' CA Bulldog 44 Spl three years. I need to shoot it more to get used to it...like trying those Federals for instance. That Bulldog Boomer is pretty sweet...might have to get one of those too. Great guns.
Video released 1 minute ago?, but comments are from days ago? Wow TH-cam you’re just trolling me now
Lol. True
probably just released around midnight your time, so technically the comments were from "1 day ago"
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hickok45 ahhhhh
Walkr it’s 9:12 am rn tho loll so it was released around 7:30ish my time
We live in the golden age of guns
Thanks!
Appreciate it!
It was John Henry Fitzgerald that was famous for cutting down his trigger guards
Well Hickok I do like this boomer. If I owned one of the three that you own I probably wouldn't buy it either, but saying that, the revolver guy in me really likes it. I could see me carrying it. I'd make a change or two. Smaller grip definitely, maybe even wood and a bead or compact block maybe ramp sight. Other than that I love it. It's a 44. Special what's not to love. Hickok I really think you should buy it. It suit's you.
sure it shoots high when you have a front sight the front of the barrel is tipped down slightly when you align the front and rear sight.
I have the Mag Pug, Undercover & the Bulldog in my collection; of the 3 I find I shoot the Bully the best. The Mag Pug is horribly low with 125 Gr ammo pretty low with 158 but I haven't ground down the sight yet until I try 180; I just adjust my aim for now.
Curious to know your opinion Mr. Hickok45..when .backpacking in the woods do you think the Charter Arms Bulldog .44 in stainless would be good for all around protection/defense from man and animal? If so, what ammo would you recommend?
At least the Ruger LCR and the S&W bodyguard have front sights. Would much rather have those 2 than this firearm, despite the former 2 being 38 special
Maybe the real boomer was hickok all along
Those first five shots were music to my ears 👌
I know it is a gut gun but I still like to hit the target ! The crown is off center more then anything I ever saw. Been a Armor for many, 84 & still learning , loading & shooting !
I love the smell of gunpowder in the morning.
Very cool love the vids, watching with my friends during pe
I’ve owned the 357 version of this (mag pug) for a while now. Even my 12yo daughter can hit 6” plates at 15yards with full power defense loads. It’s such a soft shooting 357 for what it is and pretty decent trigger and cylinder lockup for such a cheap gun. Better then most costing 2x more. I carry mine regularly just to say yes sometime I do carry a revolver still lol. As comfortable as my shield to carry maybe even more so with leather holster. Downside I live in Florida and leather just isn’t a good holster most days here and I’ve yet to see a decent Non leather revolver holster.
This no front sight deal is stupid. My mag lug doesn’t have much more then a shotgun bead for a front which isn’t going to snag on anything either but at least it works for aimed fire at distance. This seems like they had a bunch of scrap parts and said hey why don’t we just throw them together and see if we can’t recover some costs..
I wouldn't buy it either my P365 is my second baby, my S&W model 29 6 inch pinned bbl square butt with the wooden presentation box ca 1979 is my #1 baby :-) Thank you for trying the gong and John for zooming in on the gong :-)
Damn hickok, the classic was my first ccw. Glad to see you like it too.
You got 'Pulp Fictioned" Put them all high. You should have turned to John and said, "Vincent, we just witnessed a miracle."
Agreed Hickcok 45!
As a Charter Arms fan/ user like you are, I'm in agreement with you.
I will leave the Boomer model out.
Charter Arms are fine, effective revolvers.
A Front Sight is very important!
The 2.5 or 3 inch barrel Bulldog 44 or the new 2.5 inch Pitbull 45 ACP,
Bulldog 45LC and 41 Magnum versions are awesome revolvers.
It would be awesome if you could do a comparision review video of the Bulldog 44 Special in comparison to the new Charter Arms Pitbull 45ACP, 40 S&W, Bulldog 45LC and 41 Magnum versions.
Level bottom of the groove notch and fill groove with target. 6:00 hold. Not designed for sharpshooting, more for up close social independence, but aim can be improved with experimental practice.