Took my 9 mm to the range the first time and the second time I took a file to bring down the huge front sight that made the bullets drop down 6 inches at 7 yards. Another thing, get ready to clean the spring chambers that hold the shells in. I'm gonna use a spray to cleans the holes next time. I gotta say, after I made the front sight lower, the gun is easy to shoot accurately. My old (over 30 yrs.) Charter Arms off duty 38 special still looks and shoots like new-from out of the box. I hope this new 9 mm turns out to be a wise investment also.
I've had mine for several years. Love it! I was expecting a 6-shot but apparently they've gone to a 5-shot cylinder because of problems with spent shell ejection. I sent mine back to Charter Arms and had the barrel upgraded to 4". There IS a Canadian Compliant version that comes, stock, with a 4" barrel and adjustable rear sight but they're hard to find.
I was told that as the lower serial numbers were were the best I don't know that their was some issues I have a lower number in the stainless steel version
I have an extremely similar 9mm revolver made by Taurus. If you can't find the Charter Arms version, get the Taurus version if you must have a 9mm revolver. Mine came with moon clips, but I don't really need them unless I want to use them like speed loaders. The shells fall out by themselves when I swing out the cylinder and shake it. The negatives are the limited 5 round capacity, the very heavy trigger pull and the increase in felt recoil. I have a Ruger LC9s in 9mm, 7+1 rounds, which is about 18 oz., lighter than either of these 2 revolvers. In addition, the trigger on the LC9s is much lighter and shorter than the double action trigger on the Taurus revolver. I know that all revolvers have a very heavy double action trigger. For all these reasons, I shoot my LC9s with greater accuracy than the revolver, unless I cock back the hammer and shoot single action. Yes, revolvers are very reliable, and if you have a light strike, you can just pull the trigger again, whereas if it happens in a pistol, you have to rack the slide to eject the bad round. Bear in mind that the Sig Sauer p365 is also lighter than this revolver, and that pistol has a capacity of 10+1. I love having a revolver chambered in 9mm, but you should be aware of the shortcomings of 9mm revolvers compared with 9mm pistols. If you're thinking of using a revolver for self defense, consider the capacity of the handgun, because chances are, you probably won't be reloading either the revolver or the pistol in the gravest extreme.
It is true that a .380 caliber Charter Arms Pitbull came on the market in late 2019, and was produced from late 2019 through 2020, the .380 version is, unfortunately, no longer available. If you own one, you had better keep it because it will become a collector's item someday.
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I truly fell in love 🥰 with the practicality and the availability of 9 mm caliber ammo And now that we are starting a new year 2023 9 mm ammo is much more budget friendly still effective for self-defense compared to other larger calibers I'll prefer a hammerless snub nose revolver
My Pitbull front sight is horrible and needs to be filed down. Also, the empty cases are difficult to eject. I hope it will break in at some point, but my initial thoughts are not positive.
@@RTACDaughters Thank You for posting your review. I am trying to purchase a Charter Arms 9MM Resolver. Do You know anyone has any for sale? Thank You for your help.
@@paulg3397 you have a .327 Federal? you can shoot .32 ACP, .32 Short, .32 Long, and .32 H&R Magnum ammunition. Granted, none of these cartridges are all that popular, but during times of panic or pandemic buying, they will be the last cartridges off the shelf. I have a .44spl I score a box of rounds every month or two now
@@paulg3397 I believe that your 9mm federal can be modified to use moon clips. I think I read that somewhere. There is also the possibility of making yourm own 9mm federal rounds using .38 S&W brass and 9mm projectiles and powder.
@@RTACDaughters Yeah, she's pretty awesome. I keep meaning to make it up to her restaurant but it's a 3 hour drive. I just need to get it knocked out lol
Great looking 9mm handgun.
I've had the bulldog in 44 special for many years, and I love that revolver. I have had this pitbull on my radar.
Took my 9 mm to the range the first time and the second time I took a file to bring down the huge front sight that made the bullets drop down 6 inches at 7 yards. Another thing, get ready to clean the spring chambers that hold the shells in. I'm gonna use a spray to cleans the holes next time. I gotta say, after I made the front sight lower, the gun is easy to shoot accurately. My old (over 30 yrs.) Charter Arms off duty 38 special still looks and shoots like new-from out of the box. I hope this new 9 mm turns out to be a wise investment also.
Mine suffers from the same issue. Did you hand file the front sight or use something else?
Great video. You answered a question I had: it does have a transfer bar safety. Thank you.
Charter arms invented the transfer bar safety, many years ago.
Did not know that..
I've had mine for several years. Love it! I was expecting a 6-shot but apparently they've gone to a 5-shot cylinder because of problems with spent shell ejection. I sent mine back to Charter Arms and had the barrel upgraded to 4". There IS a Canadian Compliant version that comes, stock, with a 4" barrel and adjustable rear sight but they're hard to find.
I was told that as the lower serial numbers were were the best I don't know that their was some issues I have a lower number in the stainless steel version
I have one of the 4in barrel 9mm pitbulls,it's a great pistol it has adjustable rear sites but the front site is huge it took some getting used to
Thanks for playing the Doobie Brothers in the background.
I have an extremely similar 9mm revolver made by Taurus. If you can't find the Charter Arms version, get the Taurus version if you must have a 9mm revolver. Mine came with moon clips, but I don't really need them unless I want to use them like speed loaders. The shells fall out by themselves when I swing out the cylinder and shake it. The negatives are the limited 5 round capacity, the very heavy trigger pull and the increase in felt recoil. I have a Ruger LC9s in 9mm, 7+1 rounds, which is about 18 oz., lighter than either of these 2 revolvers. In addition, the trigger on the LC9s is much lighter and shorter than the double action trigger on the Taurus revolver. I know that all revolvers have a very heavy double action trigger. For all these reasons, I shoot my LC9s with greater accuracy than the revolver, unless I cock back the hammer and shoot single action. Yes, revolvers are very reliable, and if you have a light strike, you can just pull the trigger again, whereas if it happens in a pistol, you have to rack the slide to eject the bad round. Bear in mind that the Sig Sauer p365 is also lighter than this revolver, and that pistol has a capacity of 10+1. I love having a revolver chambered in 9mm, but you should be aware of the shortcomings of 9mm revolvers compared with 9mm pistols. If you're thinking of using a revolver for self defense, consider the capacity of the handgun, because chances are, you probably won't be reloading either the revolver or the pistol in the gravest extreme.
The Charter Arms Pitbull is available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP only. The Charter Arms Bulldog is available in .44 Special.
It’s also available in .380 bud
It is true that a .380 caliber Charter Arms Pitbull came on the market in late 2019, and was produced from late 2019 through 2020, the .380 version is, unfortunately, no longer available. If you own one, you had better keep it because it will become a collector's item someday.
awesome, i love wheeguns, i want a da/sa 9mm revolver, and a single action 9mm..... perfect shtf tool
Remind me on Dads SW 66 2,5" 357 Hand Mortar ; small Hammer Spur, no adjustible rear sight . LOOKS GREAT 🤩👍🏻🤝🏻. Congrats to U for this Beauty👏🏻.
God bless U all 🙏🏻💙🤍❤🍀🤠.
I truly fell in love 🥰
with
the practicality
and
the availability of 9 mm caliber ammo
And now that we are starting a new year 2023
9 mm ammo
is much more budget friendly
still effective for self-defense compared to other larger calibers
I'll prefer a hammerless snub nose revolver
These little things are freaking crazy loud to shoot.
Yes I would imagine. I have a semi auto micro 9 Ruger max 9 and that thing is incredibly loud.
I have a Charter Arms Pitbull 380
it's a very good revolver
Thanks for the video on this.
My Pitbull front sight is horrible and needs to be filed down. Also, the empty cases are difficult to eject. I hope it will break in at some point, but my initial thoughts are not positive.
Interesting once prices calm I might have to look at one
I had one and it locked up constantly. Got rid of it. Customer services sucks too
I have the 905 Taurus. It’s great
I'm looking for something like that in 357 or like you said 44 special. But thats a nice little 9mm.
Wednesday is wheel gun for us .
@@RTACDaughters Thank You for posting your review. I am trying to purchase a Charter Arms 9MM Resolver. Do You know anyone has any for sale? Thank You for your help.
Yeah the 44 special sounds great.
Its been my pillow gun for over a decade,
You have to take care of it I love it clean it it will take care of you
I love my 9 pit bull
I have found that keeping it well oiled with penetrating oil spent shells ejected nicely
I have this same gun but it’s a specific 9mm cartridge that they don’t make anymore.
What are you trying to say? This gun is in 9x19 .
@@RTACDaughters apparently the one I inherited is the “federal “… they used a 9mm federal cartridge which has been discontinued! Just my luck.
@@paulg3397 you have a .327 Federal?
you can shoot .32 ACP, .32 Short, .32 Long, and .32 H&R Magnum ammunition. Granted, none of these cartridges are all that popular, but during times of panic or pandemic buying, they will be the last cartridges off the shelf. I have a .44spl
I score a box of rounds every month or two now
@@paulg3397 I believe that your 9mm federal can be modified to use moon clips. I think I read that somewhere. There is also the possibility of making yourm own 9mm federal rounds using .38 S&W brass and 9mm projectiles and powder.
I believe this current model uses the standard 9mm rounds ?
I Carry 2 Glock 26, 10rd Mags As Speedloaders, Just Thumb Them In...
Gives U 4 Reloads... (5+5+5+5)
Thinking of this or a Taurus Tracker 692 that has two cylinders. Decisions decisions....
I have not been disappointed in taurus
We have adopt a pet license plates out here in CO, I wonder if they'd go for adopt a gun plates 🤔
You got that new congresswoman now so maybe.
@@RTACDaughters Yeah, she's pretty awesome. I keep meaning to make it up to her restaurant but it's a 3 hour drive. I just need to get it knocked out lol
Thats nice, if only 9mm were plentiful again.
Do these revolvers use the exact same 9mm round as the auto? Thanks
9x19 yes
Yes...
Carry 2 Glock 26 Mags, To Use As Speedloaders, Just Thumb Them In...
Is the Pitbull the only 9mm revolver designed to chamber and retrieve without moonclips??
There are more out there.
@@RTACDaughters hi,... That's what I'm asking.... What other models?
Just Google it they are many makers that do this.
@@RTACDaughters Hi and thanks,.... I have done that extensively.... Unable to find that answer.
The only one I've been able to find is the S&W 547, no longer made and will cost you 2400.00 if you can find one...
Hey you know where to find these been looking everywhere
you need to contact your local ffl to get them.
@R-TAC & Daughter's okay thank you so much I was looking everywhere
I want this gun so bad
Did you ever buy one ?
I have this gun..but mine holds 6.....not 5.
Same model 9mm pitbull? Where did you get it? I rather mines shoot 6 rounds
Why just five rounds? Their .380 version holds six.
9mm round is bigger than 380.
@@RTACDaughters -- The diameter of both rounds is identical. The only difference is length of cartridge.
Yes, it is, that is why. 9mm is bigger lengthwise and also more powerful more powder. Heavier bullets.
@@RTACDaughters -- I know that, and it doesn't explain why Charter Arms did not put a six-round cylinder in their 9mm revolver.
Yes it does it's called psi!
These shoot .380s too, right? Less recoil.
I don't recommend doing that even if it's works.