45ACP also available) it came with adequate but not comfortable or flattering grips, so I ordered in a set of Pachymar grips, they were slightly bigger and have finger groves, the rubber compound was more supple, better in every way and made the gun look better ($100 well spent) I have the Stainless Steel version in 9mm (. They use a spring loaded lip that hold onto the recess at the base of the case. Charter Arms have found a way to retain the rimless ammo with out the use of auxiliary clips and such. Various strategies have been used to allow LEO’s to have a back up gun that uses the same ammo as their service pistol and for the rest of us to use the more cost effective and maybe more readily available ammo. ![]() Nowadays it seems most people understand that there is some issue using rimless semi-auto cartridges in a revolver and vice-versa. ![]() But I figured more barrel length should only be a benefit to accuracy and absorbing felt recoil. I just Wanted a revolver and most of the information online was positive about the PitBull.īeing Canadian can present some challenges to purchasing a firearm (mostly barrel length and availability) when I found a brand new PitBull 9mm 5” barrel on the gun sale forums I made the purchase without ever holding one in my hand (not recommended) when it arrived I was more than happy with the fit and finish, the 5 inch barrel looked out of place compared to all the snubbies you see online in the USA and in the movies, and even seemed long compared to the 4.2inch Canadian compliant barrels on the Rugers I have handled. When I purchased my 9mm PitBull it was due to cost of the firearm and cost of the ammo to feed it, and on both accounts it was a 40-50% savings, at $500.00ish for the gun I prefer semi auto pistols but variety is the spice of life, and when introducing new shooters to the sport/hobby sometimes simple, is the key to combat apprehension and complexity. ![]() But anything mechanical may fail, either by fluke, by misuse or lack of maintenance. They are classic, and their lack of complexity lends to the opinion that they have less malfunctions, and by most accounts that would be correct. Charter Arms 9mm PitBull Revolvers have always had a special place for me as a firearms enthusiast.
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