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Gun Digest looks at the Charter Arms Pitbull – the world’s first rimless revolver, chambered in .40 S&W. It was one of the highlights of SHOT Show 2012 Media Day at the Range.
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The video failed to explain why a “rimless” .40 is better or why the CA Bulldog is any better than any other sidearm.