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There is something refreshing about a revolver that does not try to be fancy. The Charter Arms Bulldog in .45 Colt is exactly that kind of gun: a stainless steel snub nose built on Charter's XL frame, holding five rounds of a cartridge that has been getting the job done since 1873. At roughly 22 ounces, it carries lighter than you would expect from a big-bore wheelgun, and the 2.5 inch barrel keeps the whole package compact enough for a belt holster without giving up that satisfying .45 caliber punch.
The Bulldog name has been around since the 1970s, and this .45 Colt version keeps the formula intact. You get a double action/single action trigger, so you can run it fast with a straight-through DA pull or cock the hammer for a lighter, crisper break when you have time to aim. Fixed sights mean nothing to snag, nothing to knock out of adjustment, and a sight picture that is always right where you left it. Charter also builds in a hammer block transfer bar and a three-point cylinder lockup, plus a shrouded ejector rod that protects the mechanism from bumps and holster wear. The matte stainless finish shrugs off sweat and weather, which matters on a gun meant to be carried more than babied.
The full-size finger-grooved rubber grip is a smart touch on a snubbie like this. It fills the hand and soaks up recoil, and standard pressure .45 Colt loads are surprisingly pleasant to shoot, pushing a heavy, wide bullet at moderate velocity rather than snapping at your wrist. That makes range practice something you will look forward to instead of endure. As one of the few DA/SA snub-nose revolvers still in production chambered for .45 Colt, the Bulldog fills a niche nothing else really covers. It works as a nightstand gun, a trail companion, or an everyday carry piece for folks who trust five rounds of big, slow, and proven. American made, backed by Charter Arms, and about as uncomplicated as a defensive handgun gets.
No, this Bulldog is chambered specifically for .45 Colt, often called .45 Long Colt. It will not accept .45 ACP, which is a rimless cartridge, and it is absolutely not rated for .454 Casull. Stick with standard pressure .45 Colt ammunition and it will run happily for a long time.
Less than most people expect. Standard .45 Colt loads push a heavy bullet at moderate velocity, so the recoil is more of a firm push than a sharp snap. The full-size finger-grooved rubber grip does a nice job of spreading that push across your hand, making it comfortable for regular practice.
It is one of the larger snub-nose revolvers people carry, but at around 22 ounces with a 2.5 inch barrel, it conceals well in a quality belt holster. The shrouded ejector rod, fixed sights, and rounded profile keep it snag free on the draw. If you want big-bore power in a carryable revolver, this is one of the few options still in production.
There is no external manual safety, which is typical for double action revolvers. Instead, Charter Arms builds in a hammer block transfer bar system, so the gun can only fire when the trigger is fully pulled. That gives you a drop-safe design without an extra lever to fumble under stress.
| UPC | 678958745306 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 74530 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Length | 10.4000 |
| Package Height | 3.1 |
| Package Width | 8.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 2.45 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Safety | No Safety |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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