I still have a scar where the cylinder latch dug a hole in my hand over 30 years ago. It still hurts when I think about shooting it, but I still have it. I took the edges off of the cylinder latch and put on a better set of grips. I like those CCI Blaser 200 grain Flying Ash Cans. I have a Charter .38 snubby as well. Neither one has had any issues except they are not that well made (Finish Wise) and that the .44 wasn't much fun to shoot until I made a few modifications.
If I were in the market, I'd look at something else before settling on the BullDog. nIf cost wer the only factor, there are a few others in that price range.