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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Charter Arms Bulldog
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1973
- DesignerDoug McClenahan
- Weight (Empty)0.57 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.62 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersDavid Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.44 Special or .357 Magnum
- Calibre10.9 mm
- Calibre Classlarge-bore
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modesdouble-action only
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
- Trigger Typedouble-action
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length76 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Overall Length184 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production500,000
- Production Start1973
- Variants13,520
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Production started
53
years in service
500,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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