No kid gloves are needed with the Pathfinder. The sideplate design and frame mounted firing pins make for quick field stripping and cleaning. The barrel, lug, and sight are one solid piece. 22 is available with either two-inch or four-inch adjustable sights.Īs with all of Charter Arms’ guns, the Pathfinder. The frame is stainless steel with a matching stainless finish. The revolver is a six-shooter with a 2-inch snub nose barrel, but a four-inch barrel is an available option. 22, than to be apprehensive and marginally accurate or worse with a. I would much rather have somebody learn quickly to be extremely accurate and comfortable with a. “Not everyone can handle harder kicking rounds in revolvers this size. 22 Snubbie: An Affordable and Reliable Revolver” at, it helps inexperienced shooters determine if they can handle a heavier caliber: Wagner points out in his article “Charter Arms Pathfinder. 22 caliber ammo is an excellent learning caliber and as author Scott W.
22 is a great introductory revolver for new concealed carry permit holders or for those interested in improving home defense. 22 follows in the company tradition of being a reliable and affordable revolver.Īvailable in either. The Connecticut-based armory’s revolvers are similar in design to the legendary Smith & Wesson J-frame, with a few distinctive features that make the Charter Arms’ guns stand apart. Charter Arms is a home-grown firearms manufacturer known primarily for producing a variety of small snub nose multi-purpose revolvers.