tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post5186127485525416484..comments2023-12-23T05:24:52.863-08:00Comments on Welcome GNU/Linux Users!: Review: Charter Arms Pitbull .380ACP No-Moon Clip Revolverwilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-21555464772515683262022-08-24T12:35:13.718-07:002022-08-24T12:35:13.718-07:00You're having better luck with it than some ha...You're having better luck with it than some have had. I hope it's still working.<br /><br />What's the diameter of the cylinder? I'm wondering whether it's built on the same size frame as a .38 or whether they made a smaller frame just for .380.<br /><br />Also, I wonder whether some nonreflective black paint on the vertical surface of the rear sight might reduce glare and improve the sight picture further. When I have a stainless steel fixed sight revolver I put black paint on the rear. Then I put white paint on the front and after it dries add a layer of Birchwood Casey "orange paint" that is more bright fluorescent pink transparent lacquer, and needs a layer of white paint under it.<br /><br />I also wonder whether anyone is chronographing ammunition from one of these, given the apparent intended purpose. On the face of it a 3" barrel is not very long, and the barrel cylinder gap seems likely to leak gas and reduce velocity. On the other hand, back when S&W made K-frame revolvers in 9mm, the old Model 547, there was a 3" version, and people usually said they were very surprised by the high velocities they got from them, usually comparable to velocities from a full size service pistol with a 4" to 5" barrel. The explanation seems to be that S&W used a modified Model 10 .38 Special cylinder, which meant that 9mm cartridges inserted from the rear had lots and lots of freebore in which to build up velocity before jumping into the forcing cone and entering the rifling. I view .380 as one of those cartridges that needs all the help it can get, if you're using it for defense. If you're making holes in paper targets it doesn't really matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-8859351357608396152020-07-21T06:21:43.873-07:002020-07-21T06:21:43.873-07:00don't have too many guns, eh? this happens wit...don't have too many guns, eh? this happens with Smith, Walther, Ruger, and many other makers - what is more remarkable is that Charter gets it right most of the time, considering the level of manufacturingwilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-49087863283211922232020-07-21T05:15:39.221-07:002020-07-21T05:15:39.221-07:00Why should anyone buy a new gun and expect to have...Why should anyone buy a new gun and expect to have to send it back to the factory for repair? The so-called mothership should either get it right the first time or go out of business.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921240808566539667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-87542324486292580312020-03-18T04:07:34.305-07:002020-03-18T04:07:34.305-07:00very good, mr march... i recently have downsized m...very good, mr march... i recently have downsized my collection of pistols, but i have kept my 380 Pitbull and recently had a steel shooting night at the local range with a club - the Pitbull was dead on and knocked over a bunch of steel cowboys and cacti - LOL!williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-26699341214266471572020-03-17T20:26:21.082-07:002020-03-17T20:26:21.082-07:00Well I've had my #73802 Pit Bull for 3 months ...Well I've had my #73802 Pit Bull for 3 months now, and have cycled it through approx. 100 rounds. It's my first and only revolver, so I was not use to the increase trigger pull of a double action handgun. So consequently, I prefer using its single action feature when increased accuracy is required...like most of the time! I too found putting a little paint on the front sight helped me hit my target more consistently<br /><br />I do like the look and heft a lot more than that of my semi auto Bernadelli. This Pit Bull just feels like a gun to me. As far as a holster goes, I found the OUTBAGS NSC08 Nylon Outside Pants Carry Holster w/ Ammo Loops to suit my needs well. The company is family owned & operated...and made in the USA. I got mine on Amazon for $16.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196654786247420303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-27184662442900702402019-12-15T09:02:16.918-08:002019-12-15T09:02:16.918-08:00me too... i almost popped for the Charter 'Pro...me too... i almost popped for the Charter 'Professional,' but wasn't sure if .32ACP would headspace in the cylinder and didn't want roll almost five Franklins on a guess... i did try on an older Ruger 327, but the cases didn't evenly extract on a plunger pushwilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-18784004667018341282019-12-15T08:52:31.138-08:002019-12-15T08:52:31.138-08:008 shot 32 ACP and I'm in.8 shot 32 ACP and I'm in.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545501887394168628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-8158233738776018812019-12-04T08:32:38.259-08:002019-12-04T08:32:38.259-08:00tks, mr jim! yes, the no-moon clip feature is what...tks, mr jim! yes, the no-moon clip feature is what sold me on this one... now if only Charter would make one for .32ACP (though i think this .380 version is kinda pushing the concept and tooling to the max); one thing to keep in mind: if you do run into problems with the extraction mechanisms on these revolvers, it's back to the mothership for sure - but my 9mm and .380 perform well... i have several thousand rounds of 9mm through my Pitbull... let us know how your rig runs!williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-10242874103958901502019-12-04T08:18:36.342-08:002019-12-04T08:18:36.342-08:00I'm in the process of purchasing the Charter A...I'm in the process of purchasing the Charter Arms Model #73802 Pit Bull as a sidekick for my Bernadelli Mod60 380. Haven't taken ownership of it as yet...but will add my 2₵ after I've had a chance to take it to the range. Thank you for creating this Post\Page!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196654786247420303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-26074144570798661742019-08-17T09:01:11.561-07:002019-08-17T09:01:11.561-07:00i really like the Pitbulls, but i don't know a...i really like the Pitbulls, but i don't know about 'quality made' -- they're certainly not shelf queens, and getting a good scratch or two won't cause any tears - these revolvers are simple, yeoman-like tools that work and offer a modicum of accuracy - i have a .38SPC Undercover in high-polish that had a smooth trigger right out of the box and functions quite well - it's a keeperwilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-65369774116549580042019-08-17T08:57:58.413-07:002019-08-17T08:57:58.413-07:00it is indeed 3" using the traditional method ...it is indeed 3" using the traditional method of dowel from the muzzle to the beginning of the chamber!williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-45868360180274399332019-08-17T08:37:54.646-07:002019-08-17T08:37:54.646-07:00I have a Pit-Bull in .45acp , and it's an outs...I have a Pit-Bull in .45acp , and it's an outstanding revolver . These are quality made handguns , and for that reason the smaller .380acp caught my attention . I'm so pleased with the .45 , that I have no doubt in my mind that the .380 is an equally proficient performer. The smaller size will make a great purse gun. Carmen Fernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825046158717325940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-28773977006247084112019-08-16T07:07:14.999-07:002019-08-16T07:07:14.999-07:00nope... 9mm != 380ACP (headspace is different); go...nope... 9mm != 380ACP (headspace is different); go with Charter's 9mm target or snubby Bulldogwilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-30047924424963714932019-08-16T06:57:27.737-07:002019-08-16T06:57:27.737-07:00Also, on the case mine came in, it says 3" Ba...Also, on the case mine came in, it says 3" Barrel.Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166458842944295563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-89936857851403472722019-08-16T06:55:36.291-07:002019-08-16T06:55:36.291-07:00I noticed the size of the cylinder. I looks like i...I noticed the size of the cylinder. I looks like it can take 9mm as well. Would that work? Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166458842944295563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-18087417583527124942019-06-21T09:54:53.268-07:002019-06-21T09:54:53.268-07:00yes, mr cooter, it is performing quite well... i a...yes, mr cooter, it is performing quite well... i also found a local source for inexpensive .380ACP reloads, so life is good... williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871641819897967848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1605571066484940509.post-15846467837693023622019-06-21T07:43:50.302-07:002019-06-21T07:43:50.302-07:00Is it still performing well? Any problems?Is it still performing well? Any problems?Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166458842944295563noreply@blogger.com