Later this summer, I will have a Charter Arms Pitbull in .45 ACP.

PCFlorida · February 23 2016 03:48:31 AM MST

I've always thought the Pitbull would make a nice 10mm, in .45 it seems there is tons of space between the chambers in the cylinder.

EdMc · February 23 2016 07:03:17 AM MST

Just curious, but what's the real world gain over the Bulldog in 44 Spl.? Other than the obvious .01 in.

sqlbullet · February 23 2016 07:52:46 AM MST

Ammo in 45 ACP is generally more readily available locally than 44 special loads, and there tends to be more variety. Also, for a given bullet weight, 45 ACP +P will be faster than 44 special by about 100 fps. I don't know the OP's reasons, but those would be the pro's in my mind.

Captain O · February 23 2016 06:13:33 PM MST

sqlbullet: You are correct. I don't, however, plan on running +p ammunition through the revolver. Accuracy and penetration are the objective. The 230 grain .45's will see a lot of use. I have been considering some 185's or 200 grain ammunition whichever shoot better..

5 rounds should definitely curtail an "encounter" don't you think?

EdMc · February 23 2016 07:34:09 PM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on February 23 2016 07:52:46 AM MST
Ammo in 45 ACP is generally more readily available locally than 44 special loads, and there tends to be more variety. Also, for a given bullet weight, 45 ACP +P will be faster than 44 special by about 100 fps. I don't know the OP's reasons, but those would be the pro's in my mind.

Oops.....since I reload I seldom think about ammunition availability.

Capt O: Should be an interesting revolver. A Bulldog 44 has been my primary carry piece for several years. Got both hammers and carry it in a Simple Rugged silver dollar pancake holster.

http://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommerce/Silver-Dollar-Pancake™-Leather-Concealed-Carry-Holster.cfm?item_id=152&parent=669

sqlbullet · February 23 2016 08:24:24 PM MST

I had to look and think because I relaod too. In fact I was a little surprised at how well 45 acp stacked up. Guess io have read too many Elmer Keith loads.

EdMc · February 24 2016 05:45:07 AM MST

Quote from: sqlbullet on February 23 2016 08:24:24 PM MST
I had to look and think because I relaod too. In fact I was a little surprised at how well 45 acp stacked up. Guess io have read too many Elmer Keith loads.

The thinking part always gets me..... ${$default_laugh_smiley}$
Yeah, after Elmer , Skeeter and Taffin I had to have a Smith Model 24.

Captain O · February 25 2016 02:38:46 AM MST

I also have a 1991 Charter Arms Bulldog (Stratford Connecticut, manufacture). Original configuration (3" barrel). I have had it for over 10 years. (It saved my life on December 25th, 2006). I'll never sell it.