Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025
October 13, 2025
Charter Arms brings back a lightweight, 8-shot .22 LR revolver with modern materials, adjustable sights, and three finishes—ideal for budget-friendly practice, teaching new shooters, and small-game duty.
Announced in late September/early October 2025, the Pathfinder II updates a long-running rimfire wheelgun with a 7075 aluminum frame, 3.5-inch vented stainless barrel, adjustable rear sight, and rubber grips—keeping things light and easy to handle without giving up durability. It ships in black, OD green/black, or natural/stainless finishes, with an MSRP around $511. If you’ve wanted a simple, affordable trainer that mimics the feel of a centerfire revolver—minus the recoil and cost—this one lands right on target.
Key Specs
| Platform | Handgun (Revolver) |
| Action | DA/SA |
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Barrel / Weight | 3.5 in vented stainless / ~20 oz |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Overall Length | ~7.45 in |
| MSRP / Street | $511 (MSRP; street TBD) |
What’s New vs. Prior Model
- Lighter, tougher frame: 7075 aluminum keeps carry weight down while maintaining rigidity.
- Vented stainless barrel (3.5″): Easy-handling length with durable construction and clean sight picture.
- Three finish options: Black, OD green/black, or natural/stainless for different tastes and roles.
Use Cases
The Pathfinder II shines as a trainer and range plinker thanks to the soft-shooting .22 LR chambering and 8-shot capacity. It also works for introducing new shooters to revolver controls (simple manual of arms, clear sight picture) and can pull light small-game/pest duty where legal. If you like a wheelgun’s reliability but want to keep the ammo bill polite, this is your huckleberry.
Alternatives to Consider
- Ruger Wrangler — Value-priced .22 LR SA revolver with classic lines; simpler fixed sights vs. Pathfinder II’s adjustable rear.
- Smith & Wesson Model 317 — Ultra-light J-frame .22 LR with premium price and hiking weight savings; Pathfinder II is more budget-friendly.
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