Description
There's a reason .22 revolvers like the Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite keep finding their way into range bags. Rimfire ammo is affordable, recoil is next to nothing, and a double action wheelgun teaches trigger discipline better than almost anything else. This one stands out from the crowd with its pink anodized aluminum frame set against a matte stainless barrel and cylinder, a two tone look that turns heads without sacrificing anything where it counts.
Built Light, Shoots Like a Bigger Gun
The frame is machined from aircraft grade aluminum, which brings the whole package in around 21 ounces. That's light enough to carry all day on a hike or trap line, yet the Pathfinder Lite keeps the proportions and handling of a larger centerfire revolver. That's part of the appeal for new revolver owners: you build real skills on cheap .22 LR, and everything you learn carries straight over to bigger calibers. The full size black rubber grip has finger grooves that fill the hand nicely, and the exposed hammer lets you run it double action for practice or cock it single action for slow, precise work.
A Pathfinder Lite That Earns Its Range Time
The 4.2 inch barrel gives you a longer sight radius than the snubby rimfires most folks are used to, and the adjustable rear sight lets you dial in your favorite load instead of settling for close enough. Six rounds in the stainless cylinder, a fixed front blade up top, and a transfer bar safety system round out a simple, durable design that's been part of the Charter Arms lineup for decades. Like the rest of the Charter family, it's made in the USA with a one piece barrel assembly and button rifled bore.
Whether it's teaching a first timer the fundamentals, knocking cans off a fence rail, or riding along as a lightweight trail gun, the Pathfinder Lite covers a lot of ground for a rimfire revolver. And the pink and stainless finish gives it a personality most wheelguns just don't have.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Pathfinder Lite
- MPN: 52232
- UPC: 678958522327
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Action: Double Action/Single Action
- Barrel Length: 4.2"
- Frame Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum
- Frame Finish: Pink Anodized
- Barrel/Cylinder Finish: Matte Stainless
- Sights: Adjustable Rear, Fixed Front Blade
- Grips: Full Black Rubber, Finger Grooved
- Hammer: Exposed Standard Hammer
- Weight: 21 oz
- Made In: USA
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite .22 LR revolver
- Factory box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite a good first revolver?
It's one of the better starting points out there. The mild recoil and low cost of .22 LR ammo let you practice a lot without flinching or burning through your budget, and the double action trigger builds fundamentals that transfer directly to larger revolvers. It also has the size and feel of a bigger gun, so nothing feels foreign when you eventually step up in caliber.
Can the Pathfinder Lite shoot .22 Short or .22 Long ammo?
Yes. Because it's a revolver chambered in .22 LR, it will also handle .22 Long, .22 Short, and .22 CB caps without any cycling concerns, since there's no action that depends on recoil energy. Just note that point of impact can shift between loads, which is exactly why the adjustable rear sight comes in handy.
How much does the Pathfinder Lite weigh compared to a steel frame revolver?
The aluminum framed Pathfinder Lite comes in around 21 ounces, noticeably lighter than an all steel revolver of similar size. That makes it comfortable for long range sessions, easy for smaller framed folks to handle, and a sensible pick as a lightweight trail or kit gun.
Are the sights on this Pathfinder Lite adjustable?
The rear sight is fully adjustable, paired with a fixed front blade. Combined with the 4.2 inch barrel's longer sight radius, that makes it easy to zero for your preferred ammunition and get consistent hits on small targets at typical plinking distances.




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