dabney
Member
In the 1970's, a new snubbie had been introduced to the gun market in the form of the Charter Arms Bulldog. This new small frame snubnose was a five-shot job and chambered in the big
.44 Special. In blue steel and sporting a 3-inch barrel and weighing but 19-ounces. Something new and something very serious in a small package. Many of us in the Police Department went after these small "cannons" as a off duty on duty gun with civilians making the lions share of Bulldog purchases. The price was reasonable for struggling policemen on a very limited budget and many took advantage of this situation and made Bulldog buys. Most of my LE associates from those 1970 years are retired or have gone on to be with the Lord. There are a few around who still have their Bulldogs from those times and wouldn't part with it for anything current. Carried much, shot seldom, and when shot, it was with the old Remington .44 Special 240-gr. LRN it was designed around. I still have mine and was wondering if any of you ever owned, carried, and shot the Bulldog. It was a much sought after handgun in the 70's, and still marketed today. Have any here owned this legendary small frame snubbie? After 40-years of ownership, my Dawg was shot seldom, carried much, and thank GOD never involved in an off duty shooting. Just darn good insurance at a reasonable price! Thank you my friends!
David
.44 Special. In blue steel and sporting a 3-inch barrel and weighing but 19-ounces. Something new and something very serious in a small package. Many of us in the Police Department went after these small "cannons" as a off duty on duty gun with civilians making the lions share of Bulldog purchases. The price was reasonable for struggling policemen on a very limited budget and many took advantage of this situation and made Bulldog buys. Most of my LE associates from those 1970 years are retired or have gone on to be with the Lord. There are a few around who still have their Bulldogs from those times and wouldn't part with it for anything current. Carried much, shot seldom, and when shot, it was with the old Remington .44 Special 240-gr. LRN it was designed around. I still have mine and was wondering if any of you ever owned, carried, and shot the Bulldog. It was a much sought after handgun in the 70's, and still marketed today. Have any here owned this legendary small frame snubbie? After 40-years of ownership, my Dawg was shot seldom, carried much, and thank GOD never involved in an off duty shooting. Just darn good insurance at a reasonable price! Thank you my friends!
David
Last edited:
