Originally Posted by
Crow_Eater
Did anyone mention the original Charter Arms Pathfinder? A stainless 16 oz 3" tapered barrel DA revolver with adjustable sights that back in the day (1980s) was available in either .22 LR or .22 WMRF. They were obviously intended for the Kit Gun role, and were smaller, lighter and less expensive than the J-frame S&Ws, and were pretty well made (no aluminum barrel shrouds glued on, etc.). The small framed Charter guns are very packable. If a rimfire was acceptable, these would be contenders.
There is a Charter model currently available of the same name, but it comes 2" or 4.2". Possibly a little lighter with an alloy frame.