Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP
Charter Arms · Revolver · In Production · 2014
Also known as: Pitbull 45
Overview
The Charter Arms Pitbull in .45 ACP is a five-shot, stainless-steel double-action/single-action snub-nose revolver chambered for the rimless .45 ACP cartridge. Its defining feature is Charter's patented dual-coil spring extractor system, with a spring-loaded plunger at each chamber that snaps into the cartridge's extractor groove, allowing rimless .45 ACP rounds to be loaded, retained, and ejected without the moon clips traditionally required to fire rimless ammunition in a revolver. It carries a 2.5-inch barrel, fixed serrated-ramp front and notch rear sights, and rubber grips.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 624 g (22.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 440 J (325 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Rubber |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Rimless Cartridge Extractor, Moon Clip Free Rimless Feed, Fixed Sights, Exposed Hammer, Snub Nose
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The rimless extractor design lets the Pitbull share .45 ACP ammunition with a semi-automatic carry pistol while avoiding moon clips. The Pitbull family is also offered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and other chamberings.