These retro handguns will be introduced at the 2011 NRA Show.Īlthough the Bulldog is almost 40 years old, Charter Arms president Nick Ecker said the Bulldog is being carried by US troops overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq today. For 2011, Charter Arms is making a limited run of 1000 Bulldog revolvers in carbon steel with a 3” barrel. Modern Bulldog revolvers are made with a 2.5” barrel, while older models were produced with a 3” barrel. Crimson Trace Lasergrips are a factory option. 44 caliber manstoppers.Ĭharter Arms manufactures the Bulldgog with blued and stainless steel finishes. With the lack of sideplate on Charter Arms revolvers, the Bulldog is able to keep weight reasonable, around 20 ounces, while still providing a relatively small package of. This gives the Bulldog shooter a comfortable load for target shooting and self defense at power levels akin to the. 44 Magnum, using the same big bore bullets, but loaded at much lighter pressures. These steel framed revolvers throw big chunks of lead down range, yet still maintain a relatively small size making them very popular for concealed carry. 38, but they may be most famously known for their. Completely reverse engineered, the revolver has the cylinder release on the right side of the frame and the cylinder swings out to the right.Ĭharter Arms continues to produce high-quality revolvers in a wide range of calibers and colors, all backed with a lifetime warranty.Ĭharter Arms may have started with a. Available in the Undercover Lite line, Charter makes a left-handed revolver. This technology was freely shared with other manufacturers to give the public a greater degree of safety no matter what revolver they might choose.Īnother Charter Arms innovation is the Southpaw revolver. The Undercover introduced the industry to the hammer block safety to help prevent accidental discharges. Even though it is made with a steel frame, the gun still weighs only 16 ounces. The Undercover is a small frame, five shot. The Charter Arms story started with The Undercover. But Charter Arms is also known for innovation, creating both the hammer block safety and the rimless revolver. The company remains in the Ecker family today.įrom the outset, the Charter Arms mission has been to produce high-quality, reliable handguns that are also highly affordable. Later, the company passed into the hands of McClennahan’s partner, David Ecker. Founded in 1964, Charter Arms was the creation of Douglas McClennahan, a former employee of Colt and Ruger. Located in the heart of New England’s Gun Valley, Charter Arms has been producing high quality revolvers at affordable prices for more than almost 50 years.
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