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There is a reason the Pathfinder has been a mainstay in the Charter Arms lineup for decades. It gives you the size, weight, and handling of a centerfire snub-nose, but chambered in .22 WMR, so recoil stays mild and range time stays affordable. This version of the 72324 holds eight rounds in a stainless steel cylinder, paired with a 2 inch stainless barrel and an anodized aluminum frame that keeps overall weight down without feeling flimsy in the hand.
A lot of folks pick this one up as a first revolver, and it makes sense. The double action and single action trigger lets you practice both trigger styles, and the exposed hammer is easy to thumb back for slow, deliberate single action work. The fixed front sight and notch rear keep the sight picture dead simple, and there is nothing to knock out of adjustment. The black finger-grooved rubber grip fills the hand better than most small-frame revolvers, which helps newer wheelgun owners keep the muzzle steady through a full cylinder.
Charter builds this on a one-piece frame with a three-point cylinder lock-up, and the ejector rod rides under a shroud so it stays protected from bumps and snags. The .22 Magnum cartridge gives you a noticeable step up from .22 LR in velocity and punch, which is why the Pathfinder pulls double duty as a trail gun, a kit gun for the tackle box, and a pest-control tool around the property.
The stainless barrel and cylinder shrug off weather and holster wear, so this is a gun you can carry on a hike or leave in the truck console at the deer lease without babying it. Between the eight-round capacity, the soft shooting manners, and Charter's straightforward American-made construction, the Pathfinder 72324 is one of those revolvers that ends up getting shot way more than fancier guns in the safe.
No, this model is chambered specifically for .22 WMR, also called .22 Magnum. The case dimensions of .22 LR are different enough that it should not be fired in a WMR cylinder. If you want to run both cartridges, look for a revolver that ships with a spare .22 LR cylinder, since this one does not.
Current production of the 72324 holds 8 rounds of .22 WMR. Some older listings and photos floating around the internet still show the earlier 6-shot configuration, which causes confusion. This UPC, 678958723246, identifies the 8-shot stainless version.
It is one of the most common recommendations for exactly that. The .22 Magnum chambering keeps recoil light, the DA/SA trigger lets you learn both firing modes, and the grip and weight mimic a larger centerfire revolver. It also suits anyone with reduced hand strength who struggles to rack a semi-auto slide.
Yes. The Pathfinder has an exposed spurred hammer, so you can thumb it back for a lighter, crisper single action pull or simply pull the trigger straight through in double action. That flexibility makes it handy for both careful target work and quick follow-up shots.
| UPC | 678958723246 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 72324 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 WMR |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Fixed Front |
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