The Charter Arms Pathfinder II is a .22 LR revolver with a 3.5-inch barrel and an 8-round cylinder. This variant has a black finish with wooden grip panels. It is a compact rimfire revolver in the standard Pathfinder II configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charter Arms 
• Model: Pathfinder II 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Capacity: 8 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 3.5-inch barrel 
• 8-round cylinder in .22 LR 
• Black finish 
• Wooden grip panels

Owners of the black Pathfinder II tend to find it a practical and understated rimfire revolver. The 8-round cylinder capacity stands out in this class, and most users report it cycles .22 LR reliably when fed quality ammunition. Misfires with bulk or cheap rimfire loads are occasionally noted, which is typical for the caliber.

The wooden grips on this variant get mixed feedback. Some shooters prefer the look and feel, while others swap them for aftermarket rubber grips to get a firmer hold. The trigger pull weight is the most common performance complaint; a few owners send the revolver for a professional action job after purchase.

The Pathfinder II in black is considered solid value for a .22 revolver at its price point. Charter Arms' overall fit and finish has improved in recent production runs, though some users report minor surface imperfections out of the box.