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The Mag Pug name usually brings to mind Charter's stubby snub-nose carry guns, but the Target Mag Pug stretches things out with a 4.2 inch barrel and an adjustable rear sight, and that changes the whole character of the revolver. You get a longer sight radius, more velocity out of magnum loads, and the ability to dial your point of impact for whatever ammo you feed it. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also runs .38 Special, so cheap practice sessions and light-recoiling range days are always on the table.
Charter builds this one on a stainless steel frame with a matte finish that shrugs off holster wear and sweaty summer hands. The one-piece barrel assembly integrates the lug and shrouded ejector rod, the bore features 8-groove button rifling, and the three-point cylinder lock-up keeps things tight through heavy magnum strings. The exposed spurred hammer gives you a proper single-action option for slow, deliberate shooting, while the double-action pull handles everything else. There's no side plate on the frame, a design choice Charter uses to keep the action rigid, and a full hammer block system sits inside so there's no manual safety to fuss with.
At 23 ounces, this revolver splits the difference between featherweight carry snubs and heavy full-size wheelguns. Full-house .357 loads will let you know they're working, but the finger-grooved rubber grip soaks up a surprising amount of that bite, and owners regularly report tight, consistent groups once the action breaks in. Five rounds in the cylinder keep the frame compact enough to double as a nightstand or trail gun.
Charter Arms has been building working-class revolvers in the USA for decades, and the Target Mag Pug follows that same recipe: simple, stout, and priced like a tool instead of a trophy. If you want one .357 that can plink, protect, and ride along on a hike, this stainless five-shot covers a lot of ground.
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, it will safely fire .38 Special as well, including +P loads. That makes range time a lot more pleasant on the wallet and the wrist, since .38s recoil noticeably softer through this 23 ounce frame.
The standard Mag Pug is a short-barreled carry revolver with fixed sights. The Target model stretches the barrel to 4.2 inches and adds an adjustable rear sight, giving you a longer sight radius, better velocity, and the ability to zero for your preferred load. It keeps the same five-shot stainless construction and rubber grips.
It works well in that role. The .357 Magnum cartridge is a proven defensive round, the double-action trigger means no safety levers to remember under stress, and the 4.2 inch barrel gets more performance out of magnum loads than a snub. The adjustable sights and full-size grip also make it easy to practice with regularly.
No external safety lever, which is standard for double-action revolvers. Charter Arms builds in a full hammer block system, so the gun cannot fire unless the trigger is pulled fully to the rear. That keeps operation simple: aim and press.
| UPC | 678958735420 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 73542 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 4.2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Stainless |
| Length | 9.02 |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | No Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 2.65 |
| Sights | Adjustable |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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