The Charter Arms Pitbull is a 9mm Luger double-action revolver with a 2-inch barrel, stainless steel frame, and 5-round cylinder. At 22 oz and silver finish it's heavier than the aluminum-frame Charter Arms models, which helps absorb recoil from the 9mm cartridge. The double-action mechanism fires on trigger pull alone - no hammer cocking needed. Fixed sights keep the draw profile clean. The black neoprene grip provides comfortable purchase for extended handling. The Pitbull handles 9mm without moon clips through its proprietary headspacing system, which is a notable engineering detail for a revolver in this caliber. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 9MM LUGER (9X19 PARA) 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Weight: 1.4 lbs (22 oz) 
• Finish Color: Silver 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel

The Charter Arms Pitbull 9mm draws an interesting set of discussions because it occupies an unusual niche: a revolver that chambers one of the most widely available semi-auto calibers without requiring moon clips. That 9mm availability advantage gets mentioned frequently, along with the lower ammunition cost compared to .38 Special +P.

The compact size and double-action simplicity attract buyers who want revolver reliability in a smaller package. Stainless steel construction gets positive marks for durability. The 22 oz weight is heavier than aluminum-frame Charter Arms revolvers, which some shooters prefer for felt recoil management and others find less ideal for carry.

The DA-only trigger pull divides opinion as usual - some owners find it smooth and workable, others describe it as heavy enough to affect rapid-fire accuracy until they've put serious training rounds through it. The 5-round capacity is the standard revolver carry trade-off that prompts ongoing comparison to 9mm semi-autos with significantly higher magazine capacity.

Value assessments are mixed. The Pitbull's 9mm capability is genuinely unique in the small-frame revolver category, and most owners see that as justifying the price. Comparisons to similarly priced semi-autos tend to favor the semi-autos on capacity and round count.