Campbell considers unarmed skills the first line of defense and the handgun the last resort. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice but is an autodidact in matters important to his readers. Share your preference for a kit or fishing gun in the comment section.īob Campbell’s primary qualification is a lifelong love of firearms, writing, and scholarship. Revolvers are hard to beat, but many prefer semi automatics.22s are an exception to the rule though. The Charter Arms Pathfinder is a neat little gun sure to put a smile on your face. This is credible for off-hand fire with a snub nose revolver. At 15 yards, firing off hand, several 3- to 4-inch groups were fired. At the 7-yard line, firing single action, I was able to place 5 rounds of the Winchester load into an inch. That isn’t a lot of weight for a steady target hold, but just the same the revolver gave excellent accuracy in practical shooting. The snubby Pathfinder isn’t quite up to that type of shooting but it is an excellent handgun for those that aspire to learning to use the handgun. I have seen skilled shooters connect with steel targets at a long 50 yards with double-action shooting. The revolver is smooth and the double-action trigger allows good hits in the double action mode to at least 10 yards.
The hollow point load breaks 879 fps from the Charter’s 2-inch barrel. The 37-grain hollow point was also fired. I used the Winchester Super X 40-grain load-an accurate and clean burning combination. I fired the Charter Arms Pathfinder at man-sized targets at 5, 7, and 10 yards. The best way to test the handling, trigger action, sights, and grip of a revolver is in personal defense drills. The Charter Arms Pathfinder is a joy to fire. It is a pleasant revolver for practice and plinking but if pressed into service minute-of-eye-socket accuracy is there and would serve. As for personal defense, the Pathfinder would not be my first choice, but it is better than no gun at all. The crisp trigger and broad useful sights are an aid in this pursuit. I like this as the revolver is intended for use while hiking or fishing, and it will be used against reptiles and perhaps to take small game. The single-action trigger is pleasant to use, breaking at a crisp 3.5 pounds. The Charter is reliable with a wide range of ammunition cracking the priming compound of everything tested. This is the minimum for proper ignition with. The double-action trigger is smooth rolling at 12 pounds. The Pathfinder uses the same transfer bar system pioneered by Charter in the 1960s. The Pathfinder is typical Charter Arms construction with no sideplate and a cylinder release that slides forward to open the cylinder. The example tested is stainless steel with an attractive Matte finish. 22 revolver in the bug out bag, and this revolver is more compact and affordable than most. There is little muzzle blast or recoil, and the revolver is useful for those who cannot tolerate heavier recoil. 22 is the most fun!Īs a kit gun or fishing gun, the. Top to bottom: The Charter Arms Pathfinder. The Charter Arms revolvers were a success story. The revolver did not lock up the ejector rod under the barrel but neither did Colt. Charter Arms revolvers offered a smooth double-action trigger press and sights that were wide and easily picked up. In many ways, Charter Arms was a trendsetter. Double-action revolvers universally use this system today. 38 used aluminum around a steel frame for a lighter mass weight and strength. Smith and Wesson could barely keep up with demand from police agencies, and Colt was no longer a player on many levels. Maximum effective range is perhaps ten feet.ĭuring the Vietnam War, good guns were hard to come by. Winchester #12 shot is a great short range pest load, good for safely ridding the garden of rodents and small snakes. He had engineering experience at several large companies and set out to manufacture an affordable revolver for the American public. The company was founded by Douglas McClenahan. It is hard to believe but Charter Arms-the new company in America making revolvers-has been at the game for over 50 years.
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