Charter Arms Pitbull 45ACP
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- Charter Arms Pitbull 45ACP. shooting and showing the American Made 45ACP revolver by Charter Arms thanks to the folks at General Coin and Gun Exchange! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, and check out General Coin and Gun Exchange website below!
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I love charter arms for what they are and I fully support the company. Hope they decide to make a 4" version of this with 6 rounds. Charter if you see this you know what to do! ;)
C.A. classifies this gun as their XL frame size. For them to build a six-shot, Nick Ecker would have to build a gun as large as an S&W N frame (specific Model 25-2) for cylinder wall integrity. For me, were Charter to offer a target adjustable rear sight w/ 4" barrel variant of the .45 ACP Pitbull my order would be in next week. How about it, Mr. E. ?
The version that's available in Canada has a barrel length just under 4.2" to comply with Canadian handgun laws. Not sure why they haven't made it available in the US.
Is there a Canadian version of the Bulldog XL in 45 Long Colt?
I appreciate your sense of humor! Most people would not have posted misses👍🏻😉
Thanks much!
I just bought this revolver a couple of weeks ago. I've put about 200 rounds through it and my only real complaint was that the "low profile" grips threw off my aim (too much finger on the trigger). Even with that I had reasonably small groups (3 to 4 inches) at 20ft once I compensated ... it's a snubby after all. I replaced them with the Pachmayr Charter Arms grips and it feels much more natural. Tomorrow's range day so fingers crossed.
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Oh yeah, whenever I eject the rounds, I always point the barrel straight up. The little spring detents holding the base of the cartridge don't like horizontal.
Enjoyed your video. It looks like you had fun shooting and that's what is all about.
Galensgab Thank you my friend! it was fun! thanks for watching!
In this video, the pistol looks mighty impressive. Thanks for the vid!
Hey batter batter , SWING! 😇 The gun was made strictly for closeups where Mr. Bad guy can smell your breath. Try an old broken down .45 magazine, a 10 shot version gives you two extra cylinders full. As for fancy schmancy hollow points, they may not mushroom from such a short barrel. Tips: pacemaker full size grippers for recoil, an old .45 magazine to reload, and if one insists on hollopoints a 185 grainer is very well known as a stopper better than heavy bullet which moves too slow. You're not going to get the velocity posted on ammo boxes from a puny barrel. I packed a concealed .44 Bulldog for about 30 years, and not one problem. Daughter has it now.
Love your honest approach in this vid. All the Wisconsin people i've ever met have been great people. I work with a more than a few here in AZ and they are all top notch. Thx for the info on the gun. Trying to decide on 1 of 3 calibers.
Thanks for watching and for the compliments! Whichever one you decide to go with, enjoy the hell out of it!
Thanks Josh. You shoot as well as the rest of us, good enough to kill if necessary, which is all that matters. I have been considering getting the pitbull in both .45 acp and 9mm just to keep my ammunition variety at two readily available, reasonably-priced calibers. Using the same ammo in both my semi-autos and revolvers just makes sense. Of course, everyone should have at lease one .22 for cheap plinking practice.
Revolvers firing pistol cartridges began to become popular after WW1 when the USA realised that they needed more M1911 than they had in stock and the factories were already at the top of production they resorted to using revolvers with frames large and robust enough of similar caliber as the Colt New Service 45 and the S & W of the 44 Spl but in order not to complicate the logistics with different types of ammunition adapted them to use the 45 Auto of the M1911, which being a low pressure cartridge made the operation feasible by creating models like the M1917. The only downside is that the 45 Auto had no flange but they devised the “moon Clips” (it comes from that the first ones were half-moon shaped and housed three cartridges, later they made them for six cartridges and by the way they facilitated the recharge being a kind of grandparents of the “speed-loaders”).
What did not cease to be a temporary solution to a logistical problem, when these revolvers were sold in the civilian market as military surpluses at affordable prices, began to be known and appreciated. Generally using pistol ammunition on a revolver seems quite exotic and unnecessary but for different reasons it is not so bad. Many people, not especially inclined towards weapons or who have not developed a special ability to quickly and efficiently solve the possible interruptions that can occur with pistol, or who due to illness, previous injuries, age, etc. are not able to hold with the necessary firmness these Officer’s type pistols, have an excellent option in revolvers. There is a ballistic revolver cartridge similar to the 45 Auto which is the 44 Spl, but due to market circumstances it is an ammunition that is not always available everywhere, being of shorter production runs somewhat more expensive than the 45 Auto and does not have the variety of bullets and loads available. This is oriented to a type of customer that is equivalent to the one that would carry a Colt Officer’s, Star PD, Detonics, etc. in 45 that for some reason prefers to opt for a revolver and meets a product like the Charter Arms Pitbull of that calibre using as a base the classic Bulldog model of the 44 Spl whose ammunition is basically available anywhere at more reasonable prices. At least there is a clear reason why it exists.
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I have a Bulldog On-duty .44 special and I love it. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I have shot some high octane .44 special too.
For me personally the 230gr. MagTech ball ammo give the most consistent and accurate groups, and a box of 50 is around $20 bucks.
Ahhhhh the good old days, when ammo was affordable..
Dude, RUclips really wants me to buy a charter arms pit bull because it's recommending every video of it on the site, the thing is, I do want one.
Hey.. What do ya know? A regular shooter unafraid to miss on camera! Wow! Saw you shake your wrist.. Does the recoil sneak up from that light a gun?
Gregg Woods Yeah, most people edit it out! And there is some recoil, but not too bad! Thanks for watching!
I'm 6'0 150lbs. and to me the recoil is almost non-existent, especially for a 22oz. snubnose. The 230gr. ball ammo has a little more than the 165gr. HydraShoks but I'm also used to shooting .44mag.
Well, we took a drink every time he said "uh".. Now we're all hospitalized for alcohol poisoning.. And stray bullets
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I've noticed on other Charter Arms videos, that they seem to have a tendency to shot right. 🤔
I recently saw this video when researching to purchase a Pitbull 45 acp. I just got mine in and I like it. As for the trash talking people they need to remember that weapons come in all qualities good and bad. I for one don't trust semi auto pistols very far due to hang fires, jams and bad mags. In addition to timing issues caused by poor ammo. In a revolver there are issues to and in the case of the Pitbull series, no you are not going to get a speed load in quickly, BUT that's why you practice practice practice. I gave up my slab side 1911 styles due to issues that popped up on the range and I didn't see coming. Problems that had I had to pull it out under stress I would have lost. That 45 revolver is going to go bang 5 time running for sure and with a snout that big I can use CCI birdshot AND hollow points in the same setup. Anybody ever had #9 shot hit em at close range? It plays hell with exposed skin, especially the face and eyes...my first target. So trash talk all you want....I will keep my CA on my hip!
Charter Arms R&Ded a good design. No speed clips or "moon" clips are a big +. I'd be concerned with long term durability, quality after 1500, 3500 .45 rounds. Also if this stout 5 shot can deal with +P .45acp ammunition. If CA made a spurless snub .45acp in DA only, that would be a big +.
@@DavidLLambertmobile I am still loving mine. I agree with the DAO idea and even asked them directly if they intended to make a DAO hammer for it. They said not a this time. And I thought a DAO hammer for the 44 might work, bought one, and nope it doesn't. SO, my only recourse is to buy a standard hammer for the 45 and trim it down to a knobby. Haven't done that yet.
@vincentdorsey8545 Thanks for the heads up! I was gonna buy a 44 DAO hammer, too. You just saved me some time, money, and aggravation. 👍
Great video! Fun to watch! No editing 😊
Need that kind of revolver...
Dude, good thing that soda can was not armed and shooting back at you. Thanks for that straight forward review of an interesting revolver.
Lol your welcome and thank you!
Well we no your channel is a true one you didn't edit out your shots. Great video.
Slow and steady don't ya know !!
been looking at getting one of these. you shoot like me. if nobodys watching, I'm an awesome shot! lol Think I'll get it!!
mulletmania08 Yeah, good gun for the price!
Short barrel revolvers under 3"-4" have a shorter ejection rod, so they can be tricky ejecting shells.
45 acp has very short brass
Unlike a 38 or 357
So it’s a non issue
Hang on a second. The way you said Orange Soda screamed Wisconsin over der. :) Former Illinoisan when it wasn't my choice; Hoosier when I was old enough to move to free America. Great channel.
God bless America 🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing. Good little gun
This video is great. I got a good laugh. Thank you and good review
thanks for posting this video man! love this revolver. btw beautiful background!
Joseph Griffy Thanks man!
Most of the Charter revolvers that do not have a rear sight and only a fixed front sight can be fine tuned by filing down the height of the front sight until you don't over shoot at your preferred distance. After you get it dialed in with the load you like, it'll be a matter of practicing where to hold at other distances. And... the key word is practice, practice and practice some more. If you do, you'll end up with a fine defensive sidearm that won't fail you and be a fight ender.
As you file it down your point of impact will go up. He was shooting consistently high already.
Nice review, my pistols are 9mm n .45 acp. Charter Arms has'em n think I'm going to add to the arsenal. Keep shootin bruz!!
Good Review Thanks For Sharing.
derplinkster Thanks and welcome! Thanks for watching!
I'm picking up my undercover on payday!
Great video
Hi Gregg. Litle snubbies are tough to be accurate with. I have the Pitbull .40S&W and just ordered the 9MM Pitbull. The recoil from full load .40S&W was brutal on my relatively thin hands. I bought some Federal 135 grain low recoil Hydra Shock loads, and I think that will solve my problems. I won't get the 9MM until next week, but I also think the recoil in that will be much milder. Anyway, really enjoyed your video. :-)
Did you get that 9mm? How is it holding up?
This is a million years too late, but order some Pachmayr grips, they fill the hand better and really help out
They make them in 45 LC now and that revolver is heavier and better for recoil
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with speed loaders you can reload a lot faster. If you have to reload one at a time then you are at a disadvantage if you have to use that for self defense.
Point the barrel straight up when ejecting and you wont have any issues, at least I dont with my CA .40 S&W.
stewie6096 Thanks man, I'm def not any great shakes with a wheelgun lol
Have to aim just a little low... because of its kick with that 45 ACP coming out of a light weight revolver... I have one and love it. Ijs,,
BeeBlessed44 Thanks!
Iirc, i heard in a SHOT show list of new products that Charter is bringing out a Bulldog in 41 Mag, for those who want serious big bore power. I understand why they avoided moon clips, because u need a specific pouch to carry them so they don't get bent. However, there are no speed loaders, and i am not sure if speed strips hold a rimless cartridge very well. So i guess the main option is to carry a 1911 mag and use it like a Pez dispenser ro reload. Maybe someone will bring out a speedloader specific to these.
Troy Ortega What do you mean "rimless" cartridge? These guns won't shoot regular .45acp? I'm looking for a revolver I can share my 1911 ammo with.
@@wizardofahhhs759 The .45 Auto cartridge is rimless. The term .45 ACP applies to the actual pistol (1911-A1). I don't know why everyone started calling the cartridge ACP ...Automatic Colt Pistol, perhaps the same reason the .45 Colt is called Long Colt. No such cartridge ever existed by that name.
@@toddy2519 So I guess a more proper term for what everyone calls the
.45acp cartridge would be .45 short or .45 special. I don't know, but at least I can shoot them in the Pit bull.
@@wizardofahhhs759 No, the proper term is .45 Auto/.45 Automatic.
Troy Ortega so I own a bulldog .44 they make speedloaders for it I have three. They make speedstrips for all of their guns as well so I guess there goes that theory
Hey awesome video. Im also from Wisconsin (picked up the "accent" before you even said location) i had a few questions if you had some time to get ahold of me.
Hey man,at this point you owned her awhile,what are your thoughts after owning her all this time?
"Doesn't kill ya too damn bad."
That's because you're behind it when it goes off.
Try the front side and see what happens. lol
Sure, seems legit. Let me know how that works out for you.
@@GunTimez - I prefer staying on the backside of 'em as well.
I just found your choice of words amusing is all.
And knock on wood, in 50 years of being a "gun nut" I've thus far managed to not put any extra holes in my hide.
So I guess the gun grabbers are wrong about the likelihood of gun owners shooting themselves.
Got to get point of aim down and you'll be popping those cans with abandon
How come no one else is making a 9mm or a 45scp revolver that doesn’t use moon clips like this revolver? Hate moon clips.
I am sure S&W is counting the days and hours for the Charter Arms patent to expire.....I have a Charter Arms Pitbull in .40 cal..and their system is INGENIOUS to say the least.......
That's ok, I suck at shooting revolvers too, lol. I'm planning on getting one in .40S&W if/when national reciprocity passes as a 50-state legal gun. Are you of Canadian descent?
EngineeringWizard11 Northern Wi
You have a Good Spirit.
With all respect to you if your going to carry that revolver do allot of marksmanship training.
The 45 ACP ammunition is usually available in most retail Sporting goods stores. So Logistically the 45 ACP caliber is a better choice over tge 44 Sprcial as 45 ACP is found in most stores where the 44 Special are not.
Also from what I gather the 45 ACP has slighty more power factors then the 44 Special in these short barrel Charter Arms revolvers.
I'd like to see a comparison between the Charter Arms 38 Spl, 357,9mm,40 S&W44 Spl,45 ACP,45 LC and 41 Mag.
Try shooting 5-gallon soda jug targets.
I’ve heard from owners,you have to file down the ramp front sight.
Bullets so big and slow you can see them flying through the air...sure in the hell don't want to get hit by one though ...that'll be a very bad day
Being a fixed site firearm one needs to find the sweet spot of the point of aim of each fixed site Gun !!
Start a little closer and work your way back for self defense stay with in 3 to 5 yards no more then 7 yards !!
CA quality control has been -/+ in the 2020s 2010s 2000s. If they offer a full "lifetime" service warranty, that's good ✔️. The gun in .45acp looks cool. A full DA only spurless version would sell well in the defense, ccw carry market.
I wish I could find one of those as a hammerless. I want an ankle gun to match my 1911.
Order one.
I just got a Bulldog, but it says .45 Colt. I'm wondering if this is what your revolver says, because I was under the impression that these were chambered for .45 Long Colt, but you're saying ACP?
Can it shoot both, or was I about to blow out my wrist?
45acp and 45LC are not interchangeable. If it says Long Colt that's what it shoots.
This is a Pitbull not a Bulldog.
Stormtrooper Corp wants to recruit you. Kidding. Great video.
Never shows the target. Where did they go?
Why the hell would I want one? I have a super-nice 1911 that packs just as nicely, is TOTALLY reliable, accurate as all get out, and reloads twice as fast.
Back up for your 1911 dont have to worry about looking for different ammo or anything lol 🤷♂️
I want to see you drop your 1911 in your front pocket.
@@terrywaters6186 I'd love to see you drop a loaded Pit Bull in your front pocket.
@@terrywaters6186 My 5-shot stainless Taurus 357 snubby wont drop in my front pocket either, and it is the same size and weight as the Pit Bull.
@@jimkubitza3820 I pocket carried a Bulldog 44 for years. Same size as pit bull. Maybe you have a micro 1911 not a real 1911.
100% American caliber
How is recoil on this?Comparing to a full size 45
Much snappier, its half the weight of a 1911.
Yup I can tell you’re not using moon clips your reloads take forever and your extraction/ejection is unreliable as your extractor over road the rim. I don’t know why charter arms thought not using clips was a good idea.
Hey, man, snubbies are tough to shoot well. The long, heavy trigger combined with the short sight radius requires some practice to master. But once you have it down, you'll find that you will be shooting all of your other hand guns even better, too.
I'm intrigued by this gun. .45ACP has the same case head diameter as a .308 Win, .30-06, 8x57mm, etc., and I'm wondering if a stripper clip could be used as a sort of speed strip for quicker loading than just fumbling around with a pocket full of cartridges.
1911 8rnd magazine in your pocket would be my first thought.
You need to face the barrel up to the sky while you’re Ejecting them out
So'O LuV 2 upgrade fm my Hi-point 45 pistol 2 this one. Sadly way outa my DAV budget $$ unless find one used or abused 4 a deal! 45 ACP gits it done well ! good review TY sub'd long ago glad I did ! USA also a Good Thing !
curios ? does anybody maka speedoader 4 that gun that wud be rite handy item
Does anyone make speed loaders for this gun? Pleas get back to me? Tnx
wish they made a boomer version of this firearm......prefer 45 ACP over 44 special
Its 45acp...
Do you know WHO makes a Kydex holster for them?
Not to worry Sugar, had that been a man you would of hit him everytime. Most men are bigger then 6 inches tall and 3 inches across lol just saying. Really enjoyed your video and because of it I have mine on the way. Love me some 45 ACP
single action and double action?
BigBrownDad it is double
what holsters are available for it? does Fobus make one?
As per the website, I do believe so!
I don't have any actual experience with the bulldog framed guns, so take this for what it's wort, but I have read several accounts that say it will fit a Ruger SP-101 holster like it was made for it. YMMV
Check out Cal38. He hand makes holsters for these and they're very well made and inexpensive, $20-$30 bucks. In my opinion they're just as well built as a Bianchi holster.
Atleast youre hitting the grass dude.
Hi. Thanks for an honest video. 😊 First of all, you weren't missing by very much from what I could see. It looked like your shots were keeping within a 6 in circle. Well within the effective zone for self defense. Just make sure that any real defense use stays within that distance until you get better with that particular gun. As you get better, distance increases for defense. For offensive use, you need that same 6 inches at 100 yards (and yes, it can be done. My brother hunts coyotes with a revolver and regularly connects at 200 yards). Key is consistent placement within the hand, and consistency of grip strength. Master those things and group size magically shrinks.
Nuff bout that....it would be helpful to show how the cartridge sits in the chamber, and how ejection is arranged (spring loaded pins???) And for myself, I prefer the moon clips. Having used both kinds of revolvers (moon clips vs single feed) I can assure you that moon clips are exponentially faster on reload, and highly reliable with ejection. The only disadvantage to moon clips is removing fired cases from the clips, and Brownells and Ranch Products both sell very neat tools which make that chore a breeze. I have had some tell me that all they have to do is stick in a new mag. True, but they have to FILL that mag - same as the clips..............
As an aside for those who gave you fits about the "45 acp revolver", you are quite right. 45 acp refers to the cartridge. Even though it was invented for the automatic pistol, any other firearm that uses the same cartridge is called by the name of the cartridge. The only exception to that would be a common name given by users, i.e. "burp gun". Everyone knows that is a 9mm. Or "Colt 45" which everyone knows is the 1911 in 45acp caliber. The other Colt 45 (army revolver) was referred to as "Long Colt". Or the Colt Thunderer which was only available in 41 Colt. Or the Smith Highway Patrolman which was 357 mag.
Firearm nomenclature isn't an exact science. The 38-40 is actually a 40 caliber, while the 38 Special is 36 caliber. The 44 mag is a 43 caliber, but the 44 army revolvers are 45 caliber. The 303 British is 312 caliber, but the 32 ACP is also 312. Then there's the 7.62's. Some are 308, some are 311, but some 308 calibers are named "7.5".
Trying to force exactness on firearm nomenclature is simply an exercise in frustration. Exactness needs to be reserved for the actual measurements of the firearm/ammo, not in what they are called.
"45 acp refers to the cartridge."
Incorrect, the proper name for the cartridge is .45 Auto, not ACP.
What? I'm sorry, could you repeat that...
Ive had that same problem with ejection when I was shooting my Taurus Judge using 45LC.
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How hard is it to conceal?
Any chronograph data?
James Lagnese no sir,
From a web search, I found that the velocities will be a good 100fps slower. Probably a little less than the XDs gets. SO, that means 700fps from hard ball. Kind of slow.
the target is scared by now
What is the problem is it shooting high
Southpaw.
Guilty as charged!
Anybody notice that not once can this guy load a round straight in.
5:50 don't worry you aren't doing anything wrong =^) all 9mm revolvers have that issue with ejecting, even the ultra expensive Korth brand ones
TapRackGirl thanks! and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. I have been considering this but fail to see why they didnt make it to use moon clips. It seems that that would aid in making reloads faster. Thoughts?
I think it would have def made things easier for me! I have limited experience with a wheel gun anyways, I think it would have helped! Thanks for watching my friend
Wood this make a good gun 🔫 4 bear 🐻 defence ❓
@@owentorres5666 yes especially with 255gr. hardcast flatnose in .45 super.
do you prefer it over the Boomer? looking for a big bore,and 45 acp easier to get than 44 special.....what are your thoughts?
Adrian Otero as far as preference between the 2 I couldn't say, I've never had the opportunity to fire the Boomer. Your certainly right about the 45 though, it is easier to get and cheaper as well! Thanks for watching!
GunTimez #Josh thanks....
I reload, so I like the 44 special. Also, you can shoot the lower power 44 Russian through it, which is nice if you don't want as much recoil.
Does it come w/moon clips?
Jose Nivlag doesn't need them
GunTimez Wouldn't emptying cylinder & reloading be easier w/them?
@@JOPAGalvin no, it’s got the little clips built in that bite into the groove underneath the “rim” for the lack of a better term. From what I hear it’s reliable and durable. Interested in picking one up for myself.
nope
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Shit at 15 feet I can hit that soda can with a slingshot.
John .Dlugos good for u
Your not Hitchcock45.
It only took me 5 shots 💀
Try without cocking the hammer
Try aiming and taking at least a second before you pull the trigger and you would have nailed everything you aimed at.
You're holding the gun in the wrong hand.
Scotty Douglass Some guys are lefties
If you really want to shoot with any accuracy you'd probably want to put a Pachmayr Compac grip on and then sand it down to fit your hand. Those so-called combat grips are too thin for that much recoil.
Good that you were honest but you do suck shooting airweight Big Bore revolvers. Good that you made an honest attempt but you really do need a better grip and more practice.
Can it handle 45 super?
Another Tuber showed one shooting .45 Super. It held together; keep in mind Charter does not advise feeding those Hot rounds with the gun. Same applies to running +P through its 9×19 revolvers. Consider using the high power round sparingly or expect shorter service life from these Charter guns. Even the big S&W guns will tolerate a limited diet of high pressure .45's.
You're shooting too high. Aim a little lower and you'll nail those cans every time.
This guy is very strange.
Try shooting with your correct hand. Or maybe just more practice...........
Scotty Douglass that is my correct hand. troll elsewhere. thanks
Terrible shot, but nice revolver.
Seems to shoot poorly.
It's the shooter! Lol
You can’t shoot buddy what a waste of ammo
🤣 how fortunate for me then that I have a sponsor who provides ammo for me isn't it? Any other positive comments you would like to share?
Wish someone would sponsor me free ammo
Charter Arms are weak revolvers of mediocre quality. I would never trust one to last as a range gun. I had a .44 special Bulldog shoot loose after less than 300 rounds of mild factory ammo.
D5quared91 No shit?
They do not hold up to steady range use. They're made from cheap subcontracted parts from across the US. There is a reason why they're inexpensive.
Sorry to hear it. I have one in 32 H&R magnum. It's a gem. But I usually shoot 32 S&W Long out of it, so maybe that milder power cartridge makes the difference. I hope you sent it to them to fix. Lifetime warranty. So might as well shoot the shit out of it.
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Sounds cool. I like the .32 H&R magnum a lot.
D5quared91 The first generation of Charter Arms Revolvers are good. I have an old Undercover and Bulldog both over 30 years old and still lock up tight, still in time and still shoots straight. I don't know about their newer revolvers though