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Post by reflex264 on Dec 13, 2021 8:49:57 GMT -5
One of my favorite guns. Mrs. Ecker(owners of Charter Arms) approved the replacement of a 4.2" gun with a bad forcing cone and let me upgrade to a 5" gun at no charge when they still had them. I have had it for several years. The gun is a legit tack driver. 250gr Keith over 9.4grs blue dot crimped over the driving band. 852fps and super accurate. 25 yard shot. She was nervous and jumped right the second I pulled the trigger. Bullet hit her in the neck.    |
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Post by bula on Dec 13, 2021 9:02:52 GMT -5
Nice ! I have a fondness for my 3" S.S. that goes beyond it's value or capabilities. It's in my fleece vest pocket right now.
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Post by contender on Dec 13, 2021 10:16:19 GMT -5
Excellent! I'm a fan of neck shots,, if you can make them!
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Post by rufus on Dec 15, 2021 11:25:14 GMT -5
Very nice, the .45 Colt is one round that has eluded me. If availability of components ever comes back I may snag one.
But nice shot, nice deer and nice round.
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Post by x101airborne on Dec 16, 2021 11:11:04 GMT -5
I take it that is the steel Bulldog and not the alloy one?
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Post by jeffh on Dec 16, 2021 11:47:26 GMT -5
Love those guns! I regret not having snagged a 5" when they were available, as that would have made it "legal" for deer in Ohio.
I keep forgetting I have an old, blued 4" that looks like it fell out of a dog's butt, but it SHOOTS, just like any other Bulldog I've had in 3" or 4".
Mine is my wood-cutting companion. I literally forget I have it on when wrestling limbs and logs and sawing. Blow the sawdust out with the air compressor when I get home and it's ready for the next trip. An old Ideal 1C 429-421 is its main diet, but I have a neat 210 grain RFN from Arsenal I haven't gotten to try in it yet.
Nice work!
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Post by jeffh on Dec 16, 2021 11:54:51 GMT -5
I take it that is the steel Bulldog and not the alloy one? I thought ALL Bulldogs had a steel FRAME. These days the grip frames are aluminum, according to Mr. Ecker, who was the one who called me to answer a question I sent CA via e-mail. In the early eighties, the STAINLESS Bulldogs had STEEL grip frames, but the blued ones had aluminum. I've been called a liar or idiot (take your pick) but the one I bought new in 82 had a steel grip frame, and another I bought used in the mid-nineties had a steel grip frame as well.
Is there an "alloy"-framed Bulldog now?
Been eye-balling the new, larger-framed, six-shot 357 "Professional" with a 3" barrel and fixed sights as of late and would snag one if I found one I could afford. I have the 3", five-shot stainless 357, using the Bulldog-sized frame and love the little thing. I'd sure love to see the old "pencil barrels" come back on the 3" models though. I personally think the aesthetic of the Charter revolvers is pretty classy, but the barrels, with the full lug seem a tad "clumsy" and belie the design quality of the gun. Shoulda grabbed a 4" 32 mag back in the mid-eighties too - dangit! I love their revolvers, and especially their stainless ones.
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Post by reflex264 on Dec 16, 2021 12:04:02 GMT -5
I take it that is the steel Bulldog and not the alloy one? The grip frame is aluminum. The first new model 4.2" bull dogs were polymer. It was flexing under recoil. I called Miss Donna and she promptly sent an aluminum grip frame my way. Problem solved. |
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Post by reflex264 on Dec 16, 2021 12:10:14 GMT -5
I take it that is the steel Bulldog and not the alloy one? I thought ALL Bulldogs had a steel FRAME. These days the grip frames are aluminum, according to Mr. Ecker, who was the one who called me to answer a question I sent CA via e-mail. In the early eighties, the STAINLESS Bulldogs had STEEL grip frames, but the blued ones had aluminum. I've been called a liar or idiot (take your pick) but the one I bought new in 82 had a steel grip frame, and another I bought used in the mid-nineties had a steel grip frame as well. Is there an "alloy"-framed Bulldog now? Been eye-balling the new, larger-framed, six-shot 357 "Professional" with a 3" barrel and fixed sights as of late and would snag one if I found one I could afford. I have the 3", five-shot stainless 357, using the Bulldog-sized frame and love the little thing. I'd sure love to see the old "pencil barrels" come back on the 3" models though. I personally think the aesthetic of the Charter revolvers is pretty classy, but the barrels, with the full lug seem a tad "clumsy" and belie the design quality of the gun. Shoulda grabbed a 4" 32 mag back in the mid-eighties too - dangit! I love their revolvers, and especially their stainless ones.
The last generation Target Bulldogs are steel framed with an aluminum grip frame. The SS Bulldogs did have steel grip frames. I loved the early 6" tapered barreled trackers. I never found one that didn't look like it had been used as a hammer. They just had a classy look. Classy? Charter? It was to me.  |
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Post by jeffh on Dec 16, 2021 12:10:27 GMT -5
I take it that is the steel Bulldog and not the alloy one? The grip frame is aluminum. The first new model 4.2" bull dogs were polymer. It was flexing under recoil. I called Miss Donna and she promptly sent an aluminum grip frame my way. Problem solved. Donna is a GEM!
If the phone company, insurance companies, medical offices, etc. had 10% of "Donna," the world would be a far better place.
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WHOA! The pic hadn't loaded before I replied!
Now, someone tell me that THAT is not a CLASSIC revolver in terms of aesthetics! There are very, very few guns I feel any remorse for having missed out on, but I wish I'd had the insight to snatch up about twenty different iterations of the "old" Charter revolvers. I had a 3" "Pocket Target" (before they changed the name to "Pathfinder"), and a 3" 38 Special at one time too, bot of which I'd rather not have let go.
Sorry - I'm dragging this off track. I get excited about Charter Arms' revolvers.
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Post by reflex264 on Dec 16, 2021 12:14:10 GMT -5
The grip frame is aluminum. The first new model 4.2" bull dogs were polymer. It was flexing under recoil. I called Miss Donna and she promptly sent an aluminum grip frame my way. Problem solved. Donna is a GEM! If the phone company, insurance companies, medical offices, etc. had 10% of "Donna," the world would be a far better place.
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Post by jeffh on Dec 16, 2021 12:18:02 GMT -5
OK, one more OT contribution for any who might not know about this site: This fella is a right nice fella to boot. I've spoken with him several times via e-mail. unblinkingeye.com/Guns/CAR/car.html |
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Post by alanf on Dec 16, 2021 15:55:25 GMT -5
Very neat.
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Post by reflex264 on Dec 16, 2021 18:38:15 GMT -5
The grip frame is aluminum. The first new model 4.2" bull dogs were polymer. It was flexing under recoil. I called Miss Donna and she promptly sent an aluminum grip frame my way. Problem solved. Donna is a GEM! If the phone company, insurance companies, medical offices, etc. had 10% of "Donna," the world would be a far better place. EDIT:
WHOA! The pic hadn't loaded before I replied! Now, someone tell me that THAT is not a CLASSIC revolver in terms of aesthetics! There are very, very few guns I feel any remorse for having missed out on, but I wish I'd had the insight to snatch up about twenty different iterations of the "old" Charter revolvers. I had a 3" "Pocket Target" (before they changed the name to "Pathfinder"), and a 3" 38 Special at one time too, bot of which I'd rather not have let go. Sorry - I'm dragging this off track. I get excited about Charter Arms' revolvers.
We need to start a Charter thread in the double action part of the forum. I have a feeling we aren't the only ones possessed by these little firecrackers. |
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