WTB Charter Arms Bull dog

Has this person fired revolvers before? Recoil in a light gun like the Bulldog is pretty stout for a beginner even with factory 44 Special loads.

What is her experience and recoil tolerance?

I would start out with a 180gr bullet at standard pressure. If you find a Bulldog with wood grips consider getting some Pachmayr grips for it.

If the factory grips are left on the Bulldog it helps alot in recoil...low pressure cowboy type loads .180-200 grain LSWC .. they will work for target SD

Are you asking someone here to sell you one? If so, your post belongs in the "buy, sell, and trade" section, in "The Trading Post" area on the board.

Just at the moment a Bulldog is going to be hard to find. Your best bet is Gun Broker or making the rounds of your local dealers.

This said, has the young lady ever fired something like a Bulldog before? They can be a handful even for large men. As others have said the 180-200gr cowboy loads are the way to go. Ideally, a 200gr full wadcutter at about 750fps if you can roll your own.

I have one of the original blue 3" Bulldogs. I had to go to Pachmayr grips for control. Don't know what you are looking to spend but they , like most concealable guns are getting pricey. Just as an aside, can 17 year olds possess handguns where she lives.
Loads I use are 250 grain semi wadcutters at 700 fps.

Why that gun in particular?

I would start her out with a steel 38 if she is new to shooting.

Check out the Handguns for sale on Spokane Gun trader. There is a clean Bulldog Pug .44spl for sale for $450.
I have bought from this Gentlman a few months ago and I was very pleased with the purchase.