I have two 5 shot .38’s made by them. They seem to be of decent quality for the price point. I would not hesitate to buy a couple .22lr/.22wmr convertibles if they offer them.

 

Sometimes we just buy because it is what we do. Other times we have a purpose. If purpose driven to buy a .22 WMR handgun it would, for me, be for small game hunting or similar size critter control. Having a longer barrel and single action for the best possible accuracy would seem to dictate a Ruger Convertible. If I had to keep only one hand gun, that would be the one I would choose.

 

Charter Arms makes dependible guns. My 77 year old wife carries one of their .38 snubs, my truck gun is a Bulldog .44 Special.
My farm carry is a Pathfinder 22LR with 2" barrel.
I have seriously considered buying a 4" Pathfinder in 22WMR, but finding it hard to justify when I have 5 WMR capable handguns already - 2 Single Sixes and 3 Heritage Rough Riders.

Go for it, get a Pathfinder 22WMR, I think you will be happy with it.

 

I luv my .22Mag Pathfinders - and have a few more .22Mag revolvers (A Ruger & an NAA Black Widow)

 

I have a stainless 4" Pathfinder in .22 LR,,,
Not much you can say about it except that it functions fine.

In my 72 year old hands,,,
It's as precise a shooter as my 4" S&W 63,,,
It's just not as pretty or well finished as the Smith & Wesson is.

It will probably outlast me,,,
And whoever I gift it to in my will.

Aarond

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Well, I did. And boy, was I disappointed. The gun is defective. The ejector rod is useless and it is impossible to extract the spent shells. I had to bang them out with a cleaning rod. A local gunsmith polished the cylinder slots and it made no difference. Now trying to get Charter Arms to honor the warranty. I wish I had paid a little more and bought a Ruger or a Smith.

 

Charter Arms has good warranty service.
I would not be surprised if they just shipped you another gun.

 

I own 6 charter arms revolvers 1 22LR/ 1 22WMR/ 1 22 LR with a six inch barrel a 38 a 44 all these listed are generation ones. i also have a 2 inch 32 H&R magnum it is the newer variety built on aluminum frame it's OK no problems what soever. I prefered the old ones made either in Bridgeport or Stafford. The ones made in shelton are a bit rougher but to give Charter credit they have been innovative in the design of some center fires and they make the only no moon clip cylinders for 9MM/40MM and 45ACP. my only regret is that they have decided to only make the small frame 22/22WMR
in Aluminum frames. The pathfinder can be had as a two cylinder model 22LR and 22WMR. If you get a 22 LR the factory will install a 22WMR cylinder for a price. Note: I am not associated with them just a customer.
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