Description
There are small carry guns, and then there is the North American Arms PUG. At 4.5 inches long and right around 6.4 ounces, this stainless steel mini revolver is the kind of gun you can drop in a pocket and forget about until you need it. This particular model is the one to get if you can only pick one PUG, because it ships as a convertible: a 5-shot .22 Magnum cylinder for carry and a .22 LR cylinder for affordable range time. Swapping between the two takes just a minute, so you can burn through bulk .22 LR on practice days and load up magnum rounds when it goes back in your pocket.
What Sets This PUG Apart From Other Minis
Most mini revolvers ask you to squint at a tiny blade sight. Not this one. The PUG wears an XS-style sight setup with a tritium front dot that glows in low light and pairs with a wide V-notch rear for a fast, easy sight picture. The 1 inch heavy barrel is ported on this model, which helps tame muzzle flip from magnum loads, and the oversized pebble-textured rubber grip gives your hand something real to hold onto during the draw and follow-up shots. It is still a true single action, so you cock the hammer for each shot, and the halfway notches on the cylinder let the hammer rest safely between chambers for carry.
Built Like a Little Tank
North American Arms has been machining these minis in Provo, Utah for decades, and the fit and finish on the PUG punches well above its size. The all-stainless construction shrugs off pocket lint, sweat, and humidity, and the whole package arrives in a padded locking metal box rather than a throwaway plastic clamshell. As a deep-concealment backup, a jogging companion, or the gun that comes along when nothing bigger will, the PUG earns its spot. It is a purpose-built tool that gets carried precisely because it is so easy to carry.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms
- Model: PUG Convertible
- MPN: NAA-PUG-TP-C
- UPC: 744253003530
- Caliber: .22 Magnum / .22 LR (convertible cylinders)
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 1" Heavy Ported Barrel
- Overall Length: 4.5"
- Height: 2.81"
- Width: 1.06"
- Weight: 6.4 oz
- Frame: Stainless Steel
- Sights: XS Tritium Front Dot, Fixed Rear
- Grip: Black Pebble-Textured Rubber
- Finish: Stainless
What’s Included
- North American Arms PUG mini revolver
- .22 Magnum cylinder
- .22 LR conversion cylinder
- Locking padded metal storage box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the NAA PUG shoot both .22 Magnum and .22 LR?
Yes, this convertible model comes with two cylinders, one chambered for .22 Magnum and one for .22 LR. Swapping cylinders takes about a minute by removing the cylinder pin. That lets you carry magnum loads and practice with cheaper .22 LR ammo.
Is the PUG mini revolver safe to carry fully loaded?
It is designed for exactly that. NAA machines halfway notches between the chambers on the cylinder, so the hammer rests securely between rounds rather than on a live primer. Carried this way, all five chambers can be loaded without risk of the hammer contacting a cartridge.
What makes this PUG different from the standard NAA PUG?
This version, MPN NAA-PUG-TP-C, adds a tritium front sight insert, a ported barrel to cut muzzle rise, and the .22 LR conversion cylinder. The standard versions use a white dot sight and a single caliber. It is the most feature-complete PUG configuration NAA offers.
How does the PUG's tritium sight work in low light?
The front sight uses a glowing tritium insert surrounded by a bright white ring, paired with a wide V-notch rear with a white line. You simply set the dot on top of the line, like a lollipop, for a quick sight picture. It is a big step up from the plain blade sights on most mini revolvers and works in nearly any lighting.




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