Revolvers that fire rimless rounds are nothing new, but since the ejector star doesn't have a case rim to grab on to, they've usually had to use moon clips. While there are some exceptions (like the S&W Model 547), none have been produced for many years.

Using a system of spring-loaded extractors that pop out from the ejector star when you close the cylinder, the Charter Arms Pit Bull is a compact 5-shot revolver chambered for the .40 S&W cartridge that doesn't need moon clips. The stainless steel frame has a matte finish and the grips are checkered black rubber. The barrel length is 2.3 inches.

From the press release:

Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for forty-seven years, has released the world?s first .40 caliber Rimless Revolver.

The Pit Bull has a five shot; 2.3 inch barrel with a 416 stainless steel matte finish frame with Charters full rubber grip. With an overall length of 6 ¾ inches it weighs 20 ounces and has a fixed frame rear sight and a ramped front sight with a standard hammer. A DAO hammer is available upon request.

The Charter Arms .40 caliber provides a rimless cartridge extractor assembly and a method of use that solves a long felt need in the firearms industry. It provides a dual coil spring assembly located in the extractor to allow the insertion and retention of a .40 caliber cartridge in each chamber of the revolvers' cylinder.

After firing, this unique system allows the shooter easy ejection of spent cartridges for immediate reloading.

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The Charter Arms Pit Bull weighs 20 ounces, has an overall length of 6 3/4 inches, and has an MSRP of $465.