Description
There is something about a .22 Magnum revolver with a proper barrel on it that just makes sense. The Charter Arms Pathfinder gives you a 4.2 inch barrel, a fixed front sight matched with an adjustable rear, and a cylinder that holds 8 rounds of .22 WMR. That combination adds up to a wheelgun that can ring steel, thin out pests around the property, or ride along on a hike without weighing you down. The .22 Magnum cartridge hits noticeably harder than a standard .22 LR and shoots flat enough to make hits at distance feel routine.
Why the Pathfinder Makes Sense as a First Revolver
Charter Arms built the Pathfinder with the look, feel, and handling of a larger caliber revolver, which makes it a smart training gun. New revolver owners can learn trigger control and sight alignment without flinch-inducing recoil, and experienced hands get a fun gun that keeps range sessions cheap compared to centerfire. The double action and single action trigger lets you practice both styles of shooting, and cocking the hammer for deliberate single action shots is where that adjustable rear sight really earns its keep. Dial it in for your preferred load and it stays put.
Built in the USA with Charter Arms Toughness
The matte stainless finish shrugs off weather and holster wear, and the full size black rubber grips fill the hand better than the skinny stocks you find on a lot of small frame rimfires. At around a pound and a half, the Pathfinder carries easily in a pack or on a belt, which is exactly why so many folks keep one around as a kit gun for camping, fishing trips, and general woods bumming. Charter Arms has been building no-nonsense American revolvers for decades, and the Pathfinder carries that same simple, rugged approach. Load it, shoot it, wipe it down, repeat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Pathfinder
- Manufacturer Part Number: 72342
- UPC: 678958723427
- Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum (WMR)
- Capacity: 8 Rounds
- Action: Double / Single Action
- Barrel Length: 4.2 in
- Overall Length: 10.4 in
- Finish: Matte Stainless
- Grips: Full Size Black Rubber
- Front Sight: Fixed
- Rear Sight: Adjustable
- Country of Manufacture: USA
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 Mag revolver
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Charter Arms Pathfinder in .22 Mag also shoot .22 LR?
No. This Pathfinder is chambered specifically for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, and .22 LR is a different case diameter that will not headspace correctly in these chambers. If you want to run .22 LR, Charter Arms offers the Pathfinder in that chambering as a separate model. Stick with quality .22 WMR ammo in this one.
Is the Pathfinder double action or single action?
This model runs both ways. You can pull the trigger straight through in double action or cock the exposed hammer first for a lighter, crisper single action break. Most owners do their slow-fire accuracy work in single action, where the 4.2 inch barrel and adjustable rear sight really shine.
What is the 4.2 inch Pathfinder best suited for?
It wears a lot of hats. The longer sight radius and adjustable rear sight make it a solid target and plinking revolver, while .22 Magnum gives it enough punch for small game and pest control. Its manageable size and weight also make it a popular kit gun for camping, hiking, and fishing trips.
Does the Pathfinder have much recoil?
Very little. The .22 Magnum is a mild cartridge, and the Pathfinder's steel construction and full size rubber grips soak up what small amount of recoil there is. That soft shooting nature is exactly why it works so well for newer revolver owners building fundamentals, and why seasoned folks keep coming back to it for relaxed range days.





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