Charter Arms Pathfinder
The Charter Arms Pathfinder is a compact .22 LR and .22 WMR revolver — American-made in Shelton, Connecticut with the same quality standards as Charter's centerfire lineup, but in an economical rimfire platform perfect for small game hunting, new shooter training, and affordable range use. Simple, reliable, and priced right.
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About the Pathfinder
The Charter Arms Pathfinder extends Charter's revolver lineup into the rimfire market — applying the same American craftsmanship and quality control from their centerfire Undercover and Bulldog revolvers to a .22 LR and .22 WMR platform. The Pathfinder is a proper double-action revolver with a transfer bar safety, not a simplified rimfire design — Charter builds it to the same functional standards as their defensive revolvers.
Key Features
Double-action/single-action — Full DA/SA operation. Pull through for double-action or cock the hammer for a lighter single-action pull. The same trigger system as Charter's centerfire revolvers.
6-round cylinder — Six rounds of .22 LR or .22 WMR. More capacity than most competing .22 revolvers at this size and price point.
Transfer bar safety — Charter's transfer bar system prevents the firing pin from contacting the primer unless the trigger is fully pulled — safe to carry all six chambers loaded.
American-made — Shelton, Connecticut. Charter Arms manufactures all their revolvers domestically.
Pathfinder Variants
Pathfinder .22 LR — The most affordable configuration. Standard .22 LR for economical range use and small game hunting.
Pathfinder .22 WMR — The magnum variant for improved range and terminal performance on small game. More powerful than .22 LR with the same compact revolver platform.
Pathfinder Lite — Aluminum frame for reduced weight — one of the lightest .22 revolvers available.
Uses for the Pathfinder
The Pathfinder excels as a small game hunting revolver — squirrel, rabbit, and similar quarry at close range where the revolver's simple manual of arms and reliability are practical advantages over a semi-auto. It's also an excellent training companion for centerfire revolver owners — same trigger, same manual of arms, at .22 LR ammunition prices. And for shooters who simply want an affordable, American-made .22 revolver for range use, the Pathfinder delivers without compromise.
FAQ
What calibers does the Charter Arms Pathfinder come in?
.22 LR and .22 WMR (.22 Magnum). Both use a 6-round cylinder. The two calibers are separate models — not interchangeable cylinders.
Is the Charter Arms Pathfinder good for small game?
Yes — compact, lightweight, reliable, and available in .22 WMR for improved range on small game. The revolver format handles a wide range of .22 loads without the semi-auto's sensitivity to light or subsonic rounds.
Where is the Charter Arms Pathfinder made?
Shelton, Connecticut. Charter Arms manufactures all revolvers in the USA.
What is the difference between the Pathfinder and Undercover?
The Undercover is chambered in .38 Special for defensive carry. The Pathfinder is chambered in .22 LR/.22 WMR for training and recreation. Both are 6-shot double-action revolvers built to the same Charter Arms standards.
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