The Charter Arms Pitbull in .40 S&W (brand part no. 74042) is a double-action/single-action revolver built on a large stainless steel frame, pairing a 4.33-inch barrel with a full polymer grip for control shooting the ability to run common .40 S&W ammunition without moon clips. Charter Arms rifles the barrel with 8 grooves and backs the double-action trigger with a hammer block safety, feeding from a 5-round cylinder. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, this Pitbull favors shooters who want a longer-barreled, full-grip .40 S&W revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .40 S&W, a proven, widely available cartridge for this platform.
• Holds 5 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built as a double-action/single-action revolver with a hammer block safety.
• Features a 4.33-inch stainless barrel, rifled at 8 grooves.
• Includes a full polymer grip for control.
• Uses fixed sights.
• Relies on the Double / Single Action mechanism itself, with no separate manual safety, for carry.
• The barrel finish is Matte Stainless.
• The barrel measures 4.2 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this revolver need moon clips for .40 S&W? No, the Pitbull design grips rimless .40 S&W cases directly.

What grip does this revolver use? A full polymer grip for improved control.

Buy the Charter Arms Pitbull .40 S&W

A longer-barreled, full-grip .40 S&W revolver is exactly what this Pitbull delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.