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I'm eyeing a Charter Pathfinder snub in .22 lr. Haven't looked at them for a while, and noticed that they are now 8 vs 6 shots.
Just wondering if anyone has one and if so, how have your experiences been with it? Specifically, I'm looking to see if it has light primer strikes, shaves lead, keyholes, or any other bad habits that would make a .22lr not fun to own.
Also, I noticed that this snub is 19 ounces, vs 12 listed for the Undercover .38 spl. I know that a lot of the extra weight is from the barrel being thicker than a .38, but am also wondering if the grip frame is aluminum vs plastic like on some of their small frame revolvers. I have a modern Charter Off Duty, which has the same basic configuration as a Smith 642, and it has a plastic grip frame. A plastic grip frame isn't necessarily a deal killer for me. However, if I'm stepping up to 19 ounces, I'd rather have a metal grip frame.
I've had good luck with Charters both new and old, and own 10 of the things, but have never had one in .22. I just want it for plinking, and want it to be able to digest pretty much anything...Thunderbolt, Stingers, whatever. I know that the longer-barreled target model would probably be better for plinking, but I like snubs.
Thanks in advance.
lc
Pretty sure this is a 6-shot gun pictured, but it is the pic from Charter's website.
Just wondering if anyone has one and if so, how have your experiences been with it? Specifically, I'm looking to see if it has light primer strikes, shaves lead, keyholes, or any other bad habits that would make a .22lr not fun to own.
Also, I noticed that this snub is 19 ounces, vs 12 listed for the Undercover .38 spl. I know that a lot of the extra weight is from the barrel being thicker than a .38, but am also wondering if the grip frame is aluminum vs plastic like on some of their small frame revolvers. I have a modern Charter Off Duty, which has the same basic configuration as a Smith 642, and it has a plastic grip frame. A plastic grip frame isn't necessarily a deal killer for me. However, if I'm stepping up to 19 ounces, I'd rather have a metal grip frame.
I've had good luck with Charters both new and old, and own 10 of the things, but have never had one in .22. I just want it for plinking, and want it to be able to digest pretty much anything...Thunderbolt, Stingers, whatever. I know that the longer-barreled target model would probably be better for plinking, but I like snubs.
Thanks in advance.
lc
Pretty sure this is a 6-shot gun pictured, but it is the pic from Charter's website.