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Bret4207

At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
Not sure I could ever like that Pathfinder! My mind only sees an ugly firearm! Sorry!
Charter never made aesthetically pleasing guns. Some of the older Pathfinders are even fuglier. But they generally work. A working mans gun, like Iver Johnson or H+R of old. Sometimes the beauty is in an items utility. There are some much more expensive Rugers out there that won't even win a beauty contest too. In fact, trying to produce an uglier step sister seems to be a trend these days!
 
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Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Rarely, shoot SA. Just prefer DA. If you can master DA, SA is a breeze. DA revolvers give you the choice of best of both worlds.

When I picked up the Pathfinder, also look at the Ruger LCR version in 22 LR............not the 3" LCRx. I have a 357 LCR and like it........good fixed sights and nice out of the box trigger. However, this particular LCR had a much harder trigger pull than my 357 Magnum. So for $200 less, I went with the Pathfinder.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The LCR is ugly compared to the Pathfinder. IMO
However, like another poster said, their just a tool.

Both the Bulldog and Pathfinder have a alloy frame. However, Charter went with a subtle two tone look, with the Pathfinder. The Bulldog has uniform color.
 

L Ross

Well-Known Member
Rarely, shoot SA. Just prefer DA. If you can master DA, SA is a breeze. DA revolvers give you the choice of best of both worlds.

When I picked up the Pathfinder, also look at the Ruger LCR version in 22 LR............not the 3" LCRx. I have a 357 LCR and like it........good fixed sights and nice out of the box trigger. However, this particular LCR had a much harder trigger pull than my 357 Magnum. So for $200 less, I went with the Pathfinder.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The LCR is ugly compared to the Pathfinder. IMO
However, like another poster said, their just a tool.

Both the Bulldog and Pathfinder have a alloy frame. However, Charter went with a subtle two tone look, with the Pathfinder. The Bulldog has uniform color.
I can appreciate your rationale. I'll stick with S&W kits guns. My old blued one is an absolute delight! I scored a stainless model and I think I want to put a spring kit in it. Just no sense of urgency, it is here safe, virtually new. The extra 2" of skinny little barrel is a small burden for what I'd perceive to be a big gain in my ability to hit something.
 

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Currently, can shoot the 22 ammo, accumulated over the years, cheaper than I can purchase primers. Can get trigger time in for my snubbies, without having to reload. Don't even have to walk the 100 yards down to the berm. Can shoot off the lower covered back porch.

Dedicated 22 range. Smaller disk for the longer barreled Ruger semi-autos.

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Glaciers

Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
I haven’t been able to warm up to SA 22’s yet, but for $200 that could change.
I just love my S&W SS kit gun and am trying to talk my brother out of his blue kit gun. Making slow progress with that.
But really like the CA Pathfinder with 4” bbl & sights, 8 shots is a real plus.


The other CA I’m wanting is the Professional in 32 HR 3” 7 shot.

 

Bret4207

At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
I haven’t been able to warm up to SA 22’s yet, but for $200 that could change.
I just love my S&W SS kit gun and am trying to talk my brother out of his blue kit gun. Making slow progress with that.
But really like the CA Pathfinder with 4” bbl & sights, 8 shots is a real plus.


The other CA I’m wanting is the Professional in 32 HR 3” 7 shot.

I could probably be forced to take one of those 32's if someone twisted my arm a little. ;) I wish they'd add adjustable sights!
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
I’ve got a 10 shot GP100, a Ruger Mark II and a S&W K frame in .22LR. No shortage of one handed .22s to shoot. But for $200 having another can roller is appealing to me. And given the mechanics of a SA, you can’t get in a hurry, I’m looking for something pleasant, inexpensive, and relaxing to have fun with.
 

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Tell you one thing.............eight shots go fast. I'm use to ten, in the autos. Six would be spent, even faster.
 

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Given the current ammo situation and my frame of mind at this point in my life I plan on taking pleasure in slowing down and concentrating on each shot. Quality of effort instead of quantity of ammo consumed is going to be my metric.
 

Rick

Moderator
Staff member
Given the current ammo situation and my frame of mind at this point in my life I plan on taking pleasure in slowing down and concentrating on each shot. Quality of effort instead of quantity of ammo consumed is going to be my metric.

See there? Great minds do think alike. :D
 

Missionary

Well-Known Member
And that is another aspect of ML I do like. Take my time out in the air reloading and putting effort into each shot. Plus a rock lock gives me another excuse to go creek walking.
 

462

California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Given the current ammo situation and my frame of mind at this point in my life I plan on taking pleasure in slowing down and concentrating on each shot. Quality of effort instead of quantity of ammo consumed is going to be my metric.
Going into last year's downsizing project, I knew that having fewer guns would allow me to spend more shooting time with those that remained. No surprise, that. Since then, though, I've found myself taking more time acquiring a sight picture, and concentrating on trigger control and follow through. I seem to be more relaxed, too, whether shooting rifles from a bench or shooting handguns
off-hand. It may be that some sort of phycological nuance automatically kicked in.
 

Rockydoc

Well-Known Member
Given the current ammo situation and my frame of mind at this point in my life I plan on taking pleasure in slowing down and concentrating on each shot. Quality of effort instead of quantity of ammo consumed is going to be my metric.
This year I acquired a suppressed .22lr bolt action rifle. Without the distraction of muzzle blast and recoil I can now see the bullet hit the target through the scope. I could never do this with center fire guns. This allows me to learn and practice things that will help me with all my guns. Things like follow through and trigger control. The gun has only 5 shots in the magazine. Talk about slowing down and taking the time to smell the roses!
 

Rick

Moderator
Staff member
And when was the last time you shot anything?

And your point is?

I've got months where I shot more than you have in your life and that went on for years. Almost all of it from single shots and single action revolvers. Now again, your point is?
 
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Bret4207

At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
Okay, now I kow why I like the 32 Charter so much- BLUED STEEL AND WALNUT!!! Well, walnut colored wood anyway. I find it very refreshing to see something that isn't stainless or some pimped out color with grips that are, again, pimped out to the max.