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A .357 Magnum in a snub-nose frame usually means bracing yourself for a handful of recoil. The Charter Arms Mag Pug takes a smarter approach. Its 2.2 inch barrel is ported, venting gases upward to fight muzzle rise, and the full-size finger-grooved rubber grip gives your whole hand something to hold onto instead of the pinky-dangling stocks you find on most small revolvers. At 23 ounces with an all-steel frame and cylinder, there's enough heft to soak up recoil without turning your carry gun into an anchor.
The Mag Pug runs as a traditional double action with a spurred hammer, so you can fire it double action in a hurry or cock it back for a lighter, crisper single action pull when you have time to aim. The fixed sights are snag-free and zeroed from the factory, which is exactly what you want on a gun built to come out of a holster or nightstand drawer without hanging up. And since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it happily digests .38 Special as well. Plenty of owners practice with soft-recoiling .38s and load magnums for serious work, which keeps range days comfortable and affordable.
Charter Arms has been building rugged, no-frills American revolvers for decades, and this one carries that same workmanlike character. The blued black finish over steel wears well, the one-piece frame design keeps things simple and stout, and there's no external safety to fumble with, just a hammer block system working internally. It measures right around 7 inches overall, small enough to carry inside the waistband, ride in a pack in the backcountry, or stay tucked away at home.
This is a strong pick for anyone who wants magnum-level protection in a simple, reliable package. It's a favorite for concealed carry, home defense, and as a trail gun where a five-shot .357 makes a lot of sense. Point, press, repeat. That's the whole manual of arms, and there's real peace of mind in that.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it will safely fire both .38 Special and .38 Special +P as well. A lot of owners run .38s for practice since they're cheaper and softer on the hand, then load .357 Magnum for carry or home defense.
It makes a noticeable difference, especially with full-power magnum loads. The ports vent gas upward at the muzzle, which pushes down against muzzle flip and helps you get back on target faster. Combined with the 23 ounce steel frame and the cushioned full-size rubber grip, this is one of the more manageable snub-nose .357s out there.
Both. It's a traditional DA/SA revolver with a spurred hammer, so you can pull the trigger straight through in double action or thumb the hammer back for a lighter single action press. That flexibility makes it easy to shoot defensively and still enjoy slow-fire accuracy work at the range.
It's a solid choice. At about 7 inches long with a 2.2 inch barrel and snag-free fixed sights, it hides well inside the waistband or in a quality pocket holster with the right clothing. The 23 ounce weight is a nice middle ground, light enough to carry all day but heavy enough to keep magnum recoil reasonable.
| UPC | 678958135206 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 13520 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 2.2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 7.02 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | No Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 2.35 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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