Charter Arms Pitbull 9mm Rimless Revolver

[zombiescanlearn]

Has anyone shot this before? I couldn't find it on the CA safe list, am I wrong about that? Sure like to get my hands on one.

[cnj]

Not on the list, but if it ever makes it there, I will own one. I like everything about my Taurus 905 BUT the moonclips, and the Pitbull needs none of those.

[zombiescanlearn]

I'd rather get a S&W .38 and have it machined to shoot 9mm for $250 then to spend $400 on a Charter.

this can be done? Can any gunsmith do it?

[1911Operator]

Try to google it, it can be done. Not too many places do it. So 95% of the time your going to have to send it in and have it done. 9mm revolver is kinda like sanding against the grain. Very doable but its not plesant. After shooting, you have alot of casings stuck in the cylinder due to metals expanding because of heat and pressure.

[cnj]

I'd rather get a S&W .38 and have it machined to shoot 9mm for $250 then to spend $400 on a Charter.

So you will have to pay ~$400 for a S&W revolver and then another $250 for the machining and end up with no guaranteed reliability and no warranty whatsoever. No thanks. I'll take the $400 Charter every time. At least you can re-sell the Charter if you don't like it. The Smith will be a "white elephant" that you may have a hard time selling.

[cnj]

Try to google it, it can be done. Not too many places do it. So 95% of the time your going to have to send it in and have it done. 9mm revolver is kinda like sanding against the grain. Very doable but its not plesant. After shooting, you have alot of casings stuck in the cylinder due to metals expanding because of heat and pressure.

No. Not all 9mm revolvers. I can only speak for the Taurus (not the custom machined ones), but, even though I don't like having to use the moonclips in my model 905, when I do use them, I have zero extraction problems. I would imagine that a properly "engineered from the ground up" design would function without hiccups.

[Red Devil]

Why fool w/ the 9mm?

When you could get the...

Charter Arms Pit Bull Rimless Double-Action Revolver in 40 S&W

[pheyos]

I read a review on the .40 CARR but didn't see a 9mm on Charter Arms's website at the time. Glad to see it's there now. I'd be up for giving it a try.

[Quiet]

The Charter Arms Pitbull 9x19mm Rimless Revolver and Pitbull .40S&W Rimless Revolver are not on the Roster of Handguns Approved for Sale.

They also do not meet the dimensional requirements necessary to qualify under the single-action revolver exemption.

Therefore, a CA FFL dealer can only transfer it via LEO sale, PPT or out-of-state intra-familial gift.

[cnj]

Why fool w/ the 9mm?

When you could get the...

Charter Arms Pit Bull Rimless Double-Action Revolver in 40 S&W

That is just SWEET!

[cnj]

The Charter Arms Pitbull 9x19mm Rimless Revolver and Pitbull .40S&W Rimless Revolver are not on the Roster of Handguns Approved for Sale.

They also do not meet the dimensional requirements necessary to qualify under the single-action revolver exemption.

Therefore, a CA FFL dealer can only transfer it via LEO sale, PPT or out-of-state intra-familial gift.

Hopefully we will see these on the list someday! If I get time, I will email Charter and see if they plan to submit for Ca. Approval.

[chingdaotze]

I actually emailed Nick Ecker (president of Charter Arms) about the 9mm Pitbull about a year ago (9/18/2011):

Dear Mr. Ecker,

I was wondering if your company is planning to release a Pit Bull in 9mm
for the California market. If so, I'll gladly save my money to buy it.
If not, please let me know so I won't save money for a firearm I'll
never be able own. You're probably a very busy man, so thank you for
taking the time to reply to this email!

Best,
Michael Ching

and got this response:

Dear Mr. Ching,

We will get it approved for CA. but not until next year.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

Sincerely,

Nick

Still waiting

[cnj]

I actually emailed Nick Ecker (president of Charter Arms) about the 9mm Pitbull about a year ago (9/18/2011):

Dear Mr. Ecker,

I was wondering if your company is planning to release a Pit Bull in 9mm
for the California market. If so, I'll gladly save my money to buy it.
If not, please let me know so I won't save money for a firearm I'll
never be able own. You're probably a very busy man, so thank you for
taking the time to reply to this email!

Best,
Michael Ching

and got this response:

Dear Mr. Ching,

We will get it approved for CA. but not until next year.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

Sincerely,

Nick

Still waiting

Good stuff. I'll do a follow up email to them.

[64physhy]

I've had my eye on the .40 pitbull. Glad to see they plan on getting them listed. Since I'm stationed in AZ, I'll be able to get one before then. I've noticed that the price has gone up about $50 over the last few months on gallery of guns.

[littlejake]

Why not go for the Bulldog in .44 spl. It's on the list and has good punch.