On Friday May 31 1996, Wyatt Dooley wrote to Paul Nixon:
PN>> Yeah, they're well spoken of, and I respect S&W...but at this
PN>> time the budget is such that I can't go with the big-buck
PN>> choices.
WD>
WD>     For an enexpensive choice I would buy her a Charter Arms
WD>         Bulldog in .44sp .  they come with a 2 inch shrouded
WD> barrel 5 round capacity and a pocket hammer. the grips leave
WD> something to be desired however a set of pachmyer GRIPPERS make
WD> all the difference in the world. the .44sp is a mild round and is
WD> lighter than a .357 in recoil but would be devastating as a
WD> defence round.
WD>
WD>     No one has commented on this weapon and I would like to hear
WD>         what others have to say about this particular weapon and
WD> round. the older bull dog had a 3 inch barrel and was not
WD> shrouded, was available with or without the pocket hammer. come
WD> on guys... opinions?  I love mine.
I, too, like the .44spl cartridge.  I do not, however, care much for the new 
Charco "pug" with the barrel shroud.  The older Charter Arms "bulldog" with 
fixed sights was just about perfect for a carry revolver.  Either of these 
should probably only be fired enough to maintain proficiency due to their 
alloy frames - and never with loads which exceed factory pressures.
Jim
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