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Customer Reviews for Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite Stainless 2" 22 Long Rifle Revolver


Charter Arms Pathfinder Lite Stainless 2 22 Long Rifle Revolver Buy Now

29 Reviews. 4.4 out of 5 Stars!
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Roger G on 11/26/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

fast shipping good desk gun well made and good looking

Steve P on 10/25/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After a good cleaning and oiling and "breaking in" of about 200 rounds of ammo the gun works fine.

Paul S on 08/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but mine was a lemon. Right out of the gate, it keyholed every other bullet, and the dirtier it got, the worse it keyholed. Also, after a few cylinders full, the cylinder started to bind, due to heavy lead buildup on the front of the cylinder. It went back to Charter three times, they were trying to make it right, but with no success. Hold out for a Taurus, 942, if you can find one.

Joe V on 07/19/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice feel. Very comfortable and so easy to carry you forget it's there. Great for easy concealment and security.

Warren A on 06/27/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Shoots well but you can't expect bullseye groups from this basic snubnose. It will reliably hit a man sized target from a realistic close range. I don't see or use this as a defensive piece but it could be in pinch. The capacity of 8 is great for such a compact little revolver. I've had a great amount of fun dumping cylinder after cylinder of inexpensive ammo through this gun. I have had some light strikes but that may be from lack of cleaning, you really want to focus cleaning around the forcing cone, the firing pin, and under the extractor star. Not too big a deal though, just pull the trigger again. After you shoot check the screws to ensure they are still snug. Overall, it has been a solid inexpensive revolver that I foresee will last me several years of heavy use if not a lifetime. And, if it does break eventually, I should be able to send it back to Charter Arms and they will most likely remedy it for me.

Frank M on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received this American made pistol on time, in perfect condition. Pistol came with two grips....wood and rubber. Caliber is 22 lr, and it has shot everything and anything I put in it. Well made, all steel, American made ...with outstanding customer service and warranty. I would recommend this pistol to anyone looking for a concealable 22 lr revolver.

Keith W on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fits perfect in the hand. Was very hard to find one available. Extremely lightweight and easy to carry. Very enjoyable to shoot with ammo that is affordable. Sometimes you regret making a purchase… Not this one! Im new to Bud’s… very easy process and is now my go to for other “needs”.

Sharan F on 03/30/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I like this pathfinder .22 revolver. It is easy to load and clean. I target practice with it several times. being a .22 it is easy to shoot with no kick to it like the semi -automatic, so it makes it easy to hit the target. It is a good handgun for beginners.

Frank D on 12/04/2020
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I purchased this .22 because my wife struggles with semi-autos as far as jams related to shooting. I had already tried two small caliber semi-autos that did not work out. The Charter Arms seemed like the alternative. However, on our very 1st outing, the shell casings seized inside the cylinder after being fired. I cleared it out, but it happened again. I decided to try a different brand .22 ammo, but the exact same thing happened. The company said I dry fired it, which simply isn't true. I never fired it without a shell being loaded in the cylinder. I have returned the firearm for "servicing", but I am not hopeful. It seems to be well constructed, but clearly something is not right with it.

Terry M on 10/01/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

My gun was advertised as a six shot but is actually an eight shot. Bonus! The finish on the gun was nicely done with no blemishes or scratches. I was surprised to find I really liked the rubber grips that come on the gun as I was initially planning to replace them with nicer wooden grips right away. I’ll stick with the rubber grips for a while. It came with snap caps so I’ve been dry firing it to smooth out the action. The action was gritty at first but had smoothed out nicely with cleaning and use. I’ve put 200 rounds through the gun (CCI mini mags and Winchester Super X) it gets hard to extract the spent cases after a while but I’ve been able to get all of the empty shells out of the gun without resorting to tools. Unfired bullets go in and out if the cylinder with ease, even when the gun is dirty. Every round has fired out of the gun so far. Mine likes 36 grain bullets better than 40 grain, they extract easier after being fired. The accuracy is decent. It shoots point of aim at 7yards and I was able to keep all my shots on a playing card at 7 yards. There was some evidence of key-holing with some rounds, but none went off target. The cylinder refused to advance a handful of times requiring me to open the cylinder and close it again to un Jam the gun. This could be because I did not let the trigger reset fully before firing my next shot in single action, or it could be because a spent shell expanded in the cylinder and moved backwards a bit, preventing the cylinder from advancing. It’s seemed to occur with the 40 grain bullets and is something I’ll be watching with the gun in the future. The finish around the cylinder and forcing cone gets carbon on it with use and it does not come off easily. I’ve had to use a soft metal brush in addition to Hoppes 9 to get it reasonably clean after use. I like my guns immaculate between use. Overall, this is a good little gun for hiking or teaching a new shooter. I am happy with it.

Charles S on 08/10/2020
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

The revolver was at a good price however the cases had a tendency to get stuck, which made emptying/removing the cases very difficult. I tried it with all types of different ammo and the cases kept swelling up and were too difficult to remove. Only remedy I had was to load only 2-3 chambers or keep a cleaning rod to shove out the spent casings. Later sold the revolver after about 200 rounds.

Gary M on 06/30/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent revolver. I collect Charter Arms and have not yet been disappointed. For the price they are all good. Pull the trigger and they fire.

Travis T on 04/03/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice revolver for the money, nice, tight lockup, trigger is very good, trigger guard/grip frame is plastic, (not too worried about it), in fact, I liked this enough to buy a .44 Special version as well! One thing, this is listed as a 6-shot, but it is in fact an 8-shot! Fine by me, I consider that a bonus! Not Bud's fault, the Charter website still lists this model as a 6-shot! I would buy again!

Lisa D on 03/13/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great Little revolver and am pleased we chose to buy this model as it is very easy to operate and very accurate and am looking forward to the next great buy from Bud's.

Devin F on 10/08/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great plinker! Shipped super fast. Machining was a little rough but overall an awesome purchase.

Richard S on 09/07/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

great little gun,have the same thing in mag.I wanted this to shoot subsonics on my property with out bothering my neighbors.great grips,the shape of the gun really feels good,minimil recoil felt.

Jim B on 06/09/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Charter Arms have well made revolvers with terrific grips. The stainless steel is flawless, and the price is nice. Thanks Buds

John L on 03/01/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

They shipped on time. The Chater Arms Pathfinder I ordered has served it purpose. I will order from Bud’s again.

Joshua U on 07/21/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Sold .22 i would buy another .

Kevin M on 11/18/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a beauty to shoot, in 22 LR and in CF Revolvers I have tried out.Like any well-made Guns in America, you have to break them in.Like a fine race engine. A great target practice and defense gun.I shot and Killed a Sidewinder at about 5 yards. in the head.with 36 g Armscor JHP.1 shot... A keeper in my Rimfire collections.

Frank H on 08/29/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This is a neat little gun. Great for carrying when doing yard work or in the kayak. Fit and finish are pretty good. Not old school S&W slick, but acceptable for the price. The trigger could be better, but I'll reserve judgment until I've put more rounds through it. Front sight can be hard to pick up, but a little nail polish or paint should take care of that. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it.

Shaz A on 04/27/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This revolver felt very good and sturdy in my hand. I didn't clean or oil the gun before I went to the range. I had no firing problems and it's pretty accurate for a snub nose. After shooting 200 rounds of cheap .22LR ammo, I noticed the casings started to get a bit tight when I pressed the ejection rod to empty the cylinder. Don't get me wrong the casings ejected but with a little extra force. I like the stainless steel finish and it cleaned very easy. In the past I have always purchased Smith & Wesson revolvers so I was a little skeptical of the quality of Charter Arms revolvers. I must say I'm happy with my purchase, not only for the price but also for the quality. Doing business with Buds Gun Shop was effortless.

Bruce H on 02/21/2017
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Hard to find, was glad to obtain. Seems to reflect an occasional rotation issue, maybe ammo based. Grip and feel are good. Also seem to vent a bit much at the front of cylinder

Simms D on 01/06/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bought this for the Wife, She likes it. And I like it too, Nice little gun. Looks good, shoots good. This makes my 4th buy from Buds. And on all of them, It went smooth as you could of wanted it to from time I clicked on it , Till it got here. That's all you can ask for & I Thank Buds for that! I have my eye on Bushmaster AR15, Soon as it comes down again, It will be my 5th!

John R on 12/24/2014
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I am very happy with the product.

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