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Customer Reviews for Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special Revolver


Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special Revolver Buy Now

67 Reviews. 4.7 out of 5 Stars!
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Zachary B on 03/03/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my 3rd revolver and it’s a fun one to shoot. Ammo can be scarce but Buds has it in stock! Lots of fun at the range with this. If you like shooting a .38 special you will likely enjoy this gun as well

William L on 02/10/2024
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This Charter Arms .44 Special Stainless Steel revolver is superbly designed and put together. The recoil-absorbent grip gives extra comfort when firing the powerful loads available. The fit-to-finish is flawless with no gaps or overlapping of components. It is small, relatively light in weight, and a beautiful, potent friend to have on hand in the home or out and about. Back in the 1980's I bought one of the original, first Bulldog .44's, but it carried a very thin, Walnut grip that was pretty, but recoil was serious. This new version is a huge improvement in hold and recoil. The cylinder is narrow enough to be very concealable, and light enough in weight to be carried all day long, while being a vey potent in a defense situation. Sharpsguy

Rodger G on 12/16/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great compact pistol with a lot of punch, very different recoil, but easily managable

William C on 11/05/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Had an old friend that owned a Blue 44 Bulldog... haven't seen one in years. A lot of bang for the buck,once I found rounds for it..a little cheaper to shoot and a heck of a lot easier on the wrist. Thanks Buds.

Ron D on 09/13/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Not pleased with this weapon. It’s an inexpensive weapon, and the finish is not as that of other quality firearms, but it does function properly. I had one similar to it several years ago and I remember it to have been, cosmetically, of better quality.

Thomas M on 05/01/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Always been a fan of the 44 and this revolver has met my exception. It really surprised me of its quality. The finish on it is not as good as a S&W or Ruger, but the trigger is. Really like this gun!

Joshua K on 03/30/2023
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

I never had any failure to fires,but it went out of time very quickly. Would make a good truck gun but is not what I call high quality.

Ryan G on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Hard to find ammo but fun to shoot. Ended up selling it after a while because ammo was too expensive for it for what you are getting.

Jerry W on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

A real fun gun. Recoil is a little stiff, but definitely manageable. Had a lot of fun with it.

Christopher C on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a pistol and what a classic you can’t go wrong with this bad boy

Michael B on 03/17/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great little pistol. Picked it up on Thursday, and went to the range on Friday. Shot 85 rounds with no issues.

Leslie R on 10/06/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is a good firearm, but it kicks a little to much for my taste. This is a powerful gun! It will get the job done. Thanks buds for a smooth transaction as always.

William H on 08/26/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Great gun for its price point. Works every time, but dont expect the fit and finish of a S&W......

Derek S on 08/22/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

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Frank S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a great quality revolver made in the USA. The Charter As Bulldog 44 special is one of my favorite revolvers. Always great service and fast shippimg from Buds.

Gary M on 07/07/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent revolver. Charter Arms makes a quality firearm at a reasonable price. I have a number of them and none have disappointed me yet.

Willie R on 06/18/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The purchasing process from Buds is always the best. Products are delivered in a timely fashion. The Charter Arms bulldog is very light with a soft trigger. I am going to really enjoy the range with this one.

Rodney M on 06/14/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love this revolver. Easy to shoot in either DA or SA. Easy to conceal. Tons of firepower, so even with the 5 round capacity, I don’t feel (and I know I’m not) vulnerable or under armed. Expensive cartridge to shoot, but buy a box of 50 and pace yourself and it’s not bad. Would recommend and purchase again.

Les J on 06/14/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great service and a sweet shooter. I have wanting one for years.

Robert K on 06/05/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have a 44 magnum lever action Rossi rifle and this was so I have a hand gun with a 44 SP caliber. I reload my ammo so this was easy with the die I have for 44 caliber. I am in the
process of waiting to receive my 44 BullDog from my FFL when the state OK the transfer to me. I hope to pick up my gun up by the 10 day waiting period? This is the 3rd purchase
with Buds Gun Shop this year. I purchased a 44 Magnum Rossi rifle, a Rock Island 45 ACP 5 inch and now the 44 SP Bull Dog with Charter arms. I'm reload my 44 SP brass so I can
test fire my Bull Dog 44 Special. I have purchase several rifle and hand guns thru Buds Gun Shop and found the lowest price on the internet then local gun shop here in California.

Glen O on 12/18/2019
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Fast and easy check out. Fast delivery to my FFL. However, the recoil shields show excessive grinding/sanding. I would like to have a replacement gun but, I don't know if I should take this up with Buds or Charter Arms. Otherwise great prices on a huge inventory.

David C on 06/17/2019
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Way over priced. Would not recommend. cylinder release needed tweaked to work proper.

Jim B on 06/09/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Always wanted a bulldog, and this revolver does not disappoint. Well make, great grip and weight, smooth action. Love the stainless steel. Good price, thanks Buds.

Scott P on 06/05/2019
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

3.5 stars rounding up to 4. I really like this gun, but admittedly it has given me some guff.
When I picked it up from my LGS, the grip was coming off. The nut that should be fully seated and secured in the left grip was neither. While I was able to push it in so that it was seated, and was able to take it to the range, it is still not secure and cannot be carried in that condition lest the grips come apart. No matter for me since I’d bought some wood grips from Charter Arms (which are great), and could glue the nut in place should I choose to do so. But not thrilled about that.
When I got home and did a cleaning, I was dry firing with the grips off, and the gun locked up. I tried thumbing the hammer and the mainspring shot out of the gun. Getting this back in place was no easy task since the little metal piece that keeps the spring in place became separated. Unlike a Ruger, this piece simply rests on a ledge and can easily become dislodged if the grips aren’t on. Got everything back together and the gun functions just fine.
Except for one last thing. The trigger latch on mine does not return to position once the cylinder is closed every time. I sometimes have to open and close the cylinder a couple times to get it to return properly. Not a huge deal but kind of a nuisance.
Perhaps I’m being generous with 4 stars but like I said I do like this gun and have begun carrying it. It’s got a wonderful balance and weight for carry and it’s just plain cool. My Smiths are more refined and my Rugers have their place but this Charter Arms was surprisingly easy to shoot well (for me) and the unique caliber is to my liking. None of the issues are dealbreakers or have rendered the gun inoperable. But yeah there were some issues.

Robert L on 10/06/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fit and finish is very good. Trigger in single and double is good and very comparable to smiths. Can be stout when firing full loads. Fun shooter with reduced loads. Aim is a tad lower than sights. If you want a good revolver at a good price, buy, you won’t be sorry. I had one of these and sold it seven years ago. Missed it and bought the same one.

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