Glad you uploaded this video. I was going to get the Charter Arms 9mm Pitbull specifically because it was the only 9mm revolver that did not require moonclips. Almost all the video reviews claim it is a well made and reliable firearm. On all the positive video reviews there is inevitably a commenter stating the problems you mentioned. Some how the negative comments get buried or dismissed. It's really got me wondering about Charter Arms quality and all the positive video reviews. There are plenty of 9mm revolvers that will fire just fine without moon clips. Bullet extraction without moon clips can be inconvenient but by no means difficult. Thank you sir for this video. You have helped me narrow down my choices to either the Taurus 905 or RIA 9.0. Both alternative 9mm revolvers work flawlessly without moon clips and bullet extraction without moon clips is relatively effortless. I'm willing to give the Charter Arms Pitbull consideration only if they address these common issues. Until then I will avoid this company completely. I hope you will keep us updated.
It could be helpful too if people uploaded video of the problems first. The vids like this one show everything working great, and it's always "when I got it...couldn't hit anything with it...barrel fell off...cylinder was binding...pistol called the IRS and I got audited...etc." I'd like to see more footage of the problems.
Your absolutely right about the gun and Charters Arms quality control. My Pitbull came with an additional problem where the firing pin would penetrate the primer , which would lockup the cylinder. I sent it back, and in a week they returned it with everything now functioning close to perfect.But the sights still sucked. I removed the front sight and installed a Hiviz barrel sight for a Mark IV, took a little gunsmithing. Then I took off the junk rear sight, and replaced it with the rear sight from my S&W686. Had to cut it down , Curved it where the cut was made driled and tapped a second screw to prevent the movement. S&W sights are different in the way they adjust. I was able to line up the front and rear sights so the S&W sight was adjusted upon attachment. It took a few trys to get it right. The sights now nail it. I replaced the grip with the Hogue Black rubber grips which were longer, then I installed lead weights in the grips to balance the uneven weight distribution from barrel to the frame. The gun shoots bullseyes as long as I keep my grip high up on the gun. I did notice that the barrel gets hot. not sure if that effects accuracy as it does in a rifle barrel. I'm shooting in a club competion so it needs to go at least 30 rounds. But it is shooting well. It does not compare to my 686, But 38 specials cost 3 1/2 times more than 9mm. If nothing eles it makes for a good pratice gun.
I'm thinking about replacing the open sights with a red dot sight, but first I have to manufacture a mount, since there aren't any on the market that I can find that will fit this gun. It's on my to-do list.
@@spydie They have a Bull Mastiff which is nothing more than a pitbull 6"barrel with a reddot already mounted. Not suggesting you buy it, but maybe they will sell you the attachment if you contact Charter Arms.
I recently Discovered that Federal Synthetic 150/grain maybe also 147, loads perfectly without having to force the round in, maybe it is so slightly smaller than standard round, and it shoots much better than 115 grain.
That's interested, though I don't know how they could achieve that because it's because you have to force the spring to get the rounds started in the chamber and I don't know how they could develop a round that didn't force the spring retainer without it being too small to let the spring retainer hold the round in place. I'll have to see if I can find some of those rounds and check your findings. Thanks for the update.
I like their concept of a target model - glad you got up up to a point where it finally matches the name. But like you said, someone should not have to be a gunsmith to get a new arm up to a decent standard. - Geezerwheels (Bayfield)
I was disappointed with the cylinder's release as well. They test fire each revolver (according to CA) and are supposed to clean them prior to shipment, but mine arrived dirty. As you stated: where's the pride in craftsmanship? I don't know, but they need better quality control.
Still a good looking gun …. Snakes, throw in the tool box, extra hammer ( I can fix all that other stuff)… depending on the price ? I would get rid of those big letters
I think a lot of people hate those big letters, but I kinda like them. It makes it a little unique! (You 'neek up on it! LOL). I'm machining a red-dot sight mount for it right now. I wish there was one available on the market.
