When Did the Charter Arms Pathfinder Become an 8 Shot?

[weblance]

I just bought a 2" Charter Arms Pathfinder, and its an 8 shooter. The websight still shows it as a 6 shooter. I have been eyeing the Pathfinder for a while, wanting to replace my Taurus Model 94 with the Pathfinder, because of issues with the Taurus, but was hesitant because of the 6 shot capacity. I was in my LGS today, and asked to see the 2" Pathfinder. I bought it on the spot when I realized it was an 8 shot. The Lockup is supurb, the DA trigger pull is half what the 94 has, and the SA is light, crisp, and almost creep free. Perfect.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

I don't have an answer, but I sure do admire the question. Great little revolver there!

 

[Radagast]

No idea, but I'm glad to hear that Charter Arms' quality control is good.
You know a range report is now mandatory?

 

[Jaymo]

Don't know, but that is cool. Wonder if they make a 4" version?

 

[weblance]

I will get to the range in the morning. I will post a range report. Charter Arms makes a 4" and a 5", both with adjustable sights. I dont know if they are 8 shot revolvers, but I bet they will soon be. My Charter was $70 less than my Taurus 94.

 

[Macchina]

I have been trying to decide which .22 revolver to buy and have only been looking at 8/9 shot guns. If anyone has seen a 4" Pathfinder with an 8-shot cylinder I'd love to know

 

[TennJed]

How many rounds is the 22 mag version?

 

[tubeshooter]

I don't know when it happened - but it is a good thing, in my view.

The website still lists all .22 revolvers as 6-shot. At least for now.



It can only help the cause for Charter. The .22 double-action revolver market is extremely competitive.

 

[aarondhgraham]

I am officially bummed,,,

I recently bought a 4" Charter Arms Target Pathfinder,,,
It is a normal six-shooter.

Aarond

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[weblance]

Hey Aarond... great reason to buy another... you know you wanna...

Those six shooters just became collectible. probably shouldnt shoot it anymore...

 

[Macchina]

I emailed Charter Arms on Saturday night. I got a reply back today saying they are switching all of the Pathfinders to 8-shots...

On top of this good news, I have heard nothing but good reviews (save for the surface finish) on the function of Charter revolvers bought this year...

 

[tubeshooter]

You know, as far as the collectability thing... weblance is actually probably correct.

I'm sure it would take years and years for it to come into play, though. Don't know about you all, but I'd probably be in the ground by then.



If you did buy another one - you would STILL be coming out cheaper than you would on a new S&W 317. Just in case that makes you feel any better.

 

[TennJed]

I emailed Charter Arms on Saturday night. I got a reply back today saying they are switching all of the Pathfinders to 8-shots...

...

Would that include the 22mags

 

[Macchina]

Would that include the 22mags

The email says:

We are switching all Pathfinders over to 8 shot.
Thank you,
Nick

 

[22-rimfire]

I think I want to handle one. Never see them. Maybe I take a quick look and think they are Taurus revolvers.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Charter Arms was on the top of the list back in the 70's and then they were through a few different owners, one worse than the next. Charter Arms 2000 was probably the worst. Now that the Ecker family is back at the helm they are back at the top IMO. They are coming out with a lot of different guns and their QC is high again. It's good to have another quality American gun maker around for sure.

 

[weblance]

I havent shot mine yet, but I will tell you it is a very nicely made revolver. It feels great when cycling thru the action, smooth and crisp. The trigger is nice, in DA and SA. The chambers are nicely polished, and it seems well built. One thing Im not crazy about, is the grip frame is now polymer, but that should be a non-issue over time... I hope. Charter has a lifetime guarantee for the original owner, so if that fails, its covered.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

When Did the Charter Arms Pathfinder Become an 8 Shot?

I dunno My little six shooter feels inadequate.

 

[303tom]

I think I will just stick with mine, it holds nine....................

 

[Macchina]

I havent shot mine yet, but I will tell you it is a very nicely made revolver. It feels great when cycling thru the action, smooth and crisp. The trigger is nice, in DA and SA. The chambers are nicely polished, and it seems well built. One thing Im not crazy about, is the grip frame is now polymer, but that should be a non-issue over time... I hope. Charter has a lifetime guarantee for the original owner, so if that fails, its covered.

Oh boy... Could you possibly post a picture of that plastic?

 

[weblance]

This is the grip frame. Now polymer. It was aluminum before. Polymer CAN be stronger than aluminum, or steel, if the correct poly is used. I dont like the idea of poly in a revolver, but we have accepted it in autoloaders, so I guess Im ok with it. Time will tell how it holds up. I have 2 Ruger LCRs, and I have no concerns that they will stand the test of time, and there is more poly in those than in the new Pathfinder. Everything else is still steel.