Charter Arms’ compact defense revolvers have been offered chambered in traditional revolver cartridges, as well as cartridges normally seen only in semi-automatic pistols. New for 2024, the company is introducing a line of convertible revolvers, where the owner can swap between these types of cartridges by simply changing the cylinder units. Known for using canine nomenclature for its products, the combination revolvers are aptly named the “Double Dog.”
Charter Arms Double Dog revolvers combine the characteristics of the company's Mag Pug and Pit Bull models.
Charter Arms Double Dog combination revolvers are based on two models the company has been producing for some time—the Pit Bull and Mag Pug. They are double-action revolvers, with an exposed hammer and spur that allows for manual cocking for single-action fire, with a swing-out cylinder. Safety is provided by a transfer bar system. Frames, cylinder and barrel are made of stainless steel and available with either a natural finish or black passivate finish. Barrels are ported, have a full underlug and have lightening “diamond cuts” in the ejector rod shroud area.
Charter Arms Double Dog revolvers come with two cylinders — one chambered for .357 Mag./.38 Spl. and the other for 9 mm Luger. Capacity is five rounds for either cartridge. The 9 mm cylinder uses Charter’s patented dual-coil spring extractor system that does not require the use of moon clips with the rimless semi-automatic pistol cartridge.
The Double Dog is also offered with a 4.2” barrel and adjustable sights.
The Double Dog is available in two formats—one tailored for concealed carry/self-defense and the other for recreational shooting. The former has a 2.2” barrel and weighs 22 ozs. Sights are fixed, with a front ramped post and rear “gutter” notch in the frame’s top strap. Grips are Charter’s “Classic” checkered walnut boot grip. The latter has a 4.2” barrel and a weight of 26 ozs. Its rear sight is fully adjustable and the handles are Charter’s “Backpacker” walnut grips.
The Charter Arms Double Dog combination revolver has an MSRP of $637 with the 2.2” barrel or $659 for the 4.2” barrel version, with either finish option. For more information, see the company’s website.
