Im a Charter fan , my first Charter I purchased was just over 30 yrs ago .. I own 3 Charters at this time .. 2 Alumium framed 38spl & a Bulldog in 44spl ....
Over the past few years they have built 9mm & 40 S&W both built on the steel Bulldog frame and then a slightly larger steel framed revolver in 45acp , 45 Colt & 41 mag
Im really considering the 41 Mag model , for self defense carry ... It has a 2.5 inch barrel and only weighs 23 oz ... By far the smallest 41 mag ever produced...
Im thinking the Winchester 175gr Silvertip maybe a good choice for SD carry ...
I haven't seen alot of gel tests for 41mag from a 2.5 inch barrel...
This is a You Tube clip of a review of the Charter 41mag
https://youtu.be/XkrAqdLiHPw