The Charter Arms Pathfinder is a .22 WMR double/single action revolver with a 2-inch barrel, 6-round cylinder, and stainless steel frame and finish. It weighs 19 oz. and is 6.75 inches overall. Grips are black rubber with finger grooves; safety is a transfer bar design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Charter Arms 
• Model: Pathfinder 
• Type: Revolver 
• Caliber: .22 WMR (Magnum) 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 19 oz (2.4 lbs) 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Finish Color: Stainless 
• Grip Material: Black Rubber with Finger Grooves 
• Safety Feature: Transfer Bar Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

At 6.75 inches and 19 oz. the Pathfinder sits in a practical carry size without being as light as an aluminum-frame alternative. .22 WMR delivers more energy than .22 LR while keeping recoil below centerfire defensive calibers -- a practical choice for small-game hunting or anyone who finds standard defensive calibers uncomfortable. The stainless frame resists corrosion and looks clean after extended carry. Fixed front sight is durable; the DA/SA mechanism covers both deliberate and rapid shooting modes. Transfer bar safety prevents discharge without a full trigger pull.

The Pathfinder draws feedback from two main user groups: people who want a compact revolver for pest or small-game work, and those who find larger defensive calibers uncomfortable and want a lighter-recoiling carry option.

The stainless construction is consistently praised for durability. The .22 WMR caliber gets positive notes for its combination of manageable recoil and better terminal performance than .22 LR. Ammunition cost, while higher than .22 LR, remains well below centerfire defensive loads. Most owners describe the gun as reliable for casual and field use.

DA trigger pull is the most common complaint -- owners describe it as heavy, which affects accuracy under timed conditions. Some also note the Pathfinder doesn't match the refinement of higher-priced revolvers in trigger feel and overall fit. The 2-inch barrel is inherently limited in sight radius, which affects precision shooting beyond typical defensive ranges.