Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite .22 LR Revolver, 4.2″ 8-Rd, Black/Wood

Description

There's a reason rimfire revolvers never go out of style. The Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite in .22 LR gives you eight rounds per cylinder, a 4.2 inch barrel, and the kind of trigger time that doesn't drain your ammo budget. The frame is machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, so the whole gun comes in right around 20 ounces. That's light enough to carry all day on a hike or trap line, but with enough presence in the hand that it still points and balances like a proper revolver.

Sights That Make Sense on a Pathfinder Lite

This is the Target configuration, and the sights show it. Up front you get a bright LitePipe fiber optic that grabs light and pulls your eye right where it needs to be, and out back there's a fully adjustable rear sight so you can dial in your zero for whatever ammo your gun happens to like. That matters more with .22 LR than most calibers, since point of impact can shift noticeably between bulk plinking loads and match-grade stuff. The 4.2 inch barrel stretches the sight radius out too, which makes precise shooting a whole lot easier than on snub-nose rimfires.

A Trainer, a Trail Gun, and a Plinker in One

The Pathfinder Lite runs as a traditional double action with an exposed hammer, so you can shoot double action to build trigger control or thumb the hammer back for a crisp single action break when you're working on tight groups. That versatility is exactly why so many people pick one up as a first revolver or a teaching gun for new shooters in the family. Recoil is next to nothing, the manual of arms is simple, and the black anodized frame with black passivate barrel and cylinder wears well with regular use. The rosewood-style wood grip gives it a classic look and a warmer feel in the hand than rubber, which is a nice touch on a gun you'll be showing off at the range. Whether it's teaching fundamentals, popping cans off a log, or riding along on a fishing trip, this one earns its keep.