Charter Arms built the Pitbull as a 5-round .45 ACP revolver with a 2.5-inch barrel, engineered to handle the demands of a powerful cartridge. The gun features an extra-large frame and significantly larger cylinder diameter to provide the strength and durability required for .45 ACP loads. A dual coil spring assembly in the extractor enables reliable insertion and retention of .45 ACP cartridges in each chamber. This patented system makes spent cartridge ejection straightforward for quick reloading—no moon clips are necessary.
The revolver is finished in black nitride, a proprietary hardening process that increases surface hardness, reduces friction and wear, and resists scratching to extend the life of the rifling and chambers. The 2.5-inch barrel pairs with a checkered rubber grip featuring finger grooves and fixed sights. Single/double action operation gives shooters both deliberate accuracy and rapid-fire capability when needed.
Constructed from a 416 stainless steel one-piece frame, the Pitbull weighs 22 ounces unloaded. Whether as a backup to a .45 ACP 1911 or a dedicated big-bore revolver for personal defense, the Charter Arms Pitbull delivers stopping power in a straightforward, reliable package.
