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Charter Arms Bulldog
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Revolvers · United States · 1973
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Charter Arms Bulldog
Charter Arms Bulldog Photo: M62 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
80
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1973
Operators1 countries
Quantity500,000
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Revolvers MASS Rating
20/28
Cold War
55/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
60
Durability
80
Concealability
70
Recoil Control
65
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Charter Arms Bulldog
Category
Production
1973–
Quantity
500,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
revolvers category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production500,000
  • Production Start1973
  • Variants13,520
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1973Production started
53
years in service
500,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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