Description
The Pug has always been the bulldog of the North American Arms mini revolver line, a little thicker and a little more serious than its stablemates, and this PUG-DC version sweetens the deal by dropping a 22 LR conversion cylinder right in the box. Load up 22 Magnum when you want the extra punch, then swap cylinders and burn through bargain Long Rifle ammo at the range. The swap takes seconds with no tools, and it turns a compact carry piece into a gun you can practice with regularly without wincing at the ammo bill.
Big Sights on a Tiny NAA Pug
Most mini revolvers make you squint at a nub of a front sight. Not this one. The Pug wears a genuine XS White Dot up front, dovetailed into the barrel and paired with a white-lined rear notch, so you get a sight picture you can pick up fast even in poor light. The oversized slip-on rubber pebble grip fills the hand better than you would expect from a gun this size, and glare-cutting serrations along the top of the frame keep the sighting plane clean. At 6.4 ounces and about 4.6 inches long overall, it rides in a pocket like it was born there.
Simple Single Action, Built in the USA
Operation is classic NAA single action: cock the hammer, press the trigger, repeat. The frame, 1 inch barrel, and both cylinders are stainless steel, machined in Provo, Utah, and the fit is what has kept these little guns popular for decades. Halfway notches between the chambers let the hammer rest safely off a live round, so you can carry all five chambers loaded with confidence.
Why the Pug Conversion Model Is the Smart Buy
Buying the 22 LR cylinder separately later means shipping your gun back to NAA for fitting. Getting it factory-fitted from day one saves that hassle entirely. Whether this ends up as your deep-concealment backup, a hiking companion loaded with 22 Magnum shot shells for snakes, or just a fun trail gun, the two-cylinder setup makes it far more versatile than a Magnum-only mini.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms
- Model: Pug Conversion (PUG-DC)
- MPN: NAA-PUG-DC
- UPC: 744253001949
- Caliber: .22 Magnum (22 WMR) with .22 LR conversion cylinder
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 1 inch
- Overall Length: 4.56 inches
- Height: 2.81 inches
- Width: 1.06 inches
- Weight: 6.4 oz
- Frame/Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
- Sights: XS White Dot front, fixed white-lined rear notch
- Grip: Slip-on Black Rubber Pebble
- Country of Origin: USA (Provo, Utah)
What’s Included
- NAA Pug mini revolver with 22 WMR cylinder
- Factory-fitted 22 LR conversion cylinder
- Lockable factory storage box with keys
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you swap cylinders on the NAA Pug Conversion?
It takes just a few seconds and no tools. Pull the cylinder pin, roll the cylinder out of the frame, drop in the other one, and reinsert the pin. Both cylinders are factory-fitted to this specific gun, so timing and lockup are dialed in from day one.
Is it safe to carry the Pug with all five chambers loaded?
Yes, and that is one of the smartest features of NAA minis. The cylinder has halfway notches machined between the chambers, and resting the hammer in one of those notches keeps it completely off any live round. Carried that way, the gun cannot fire from a drop or a bump to the hammer.
What makes the Pug different from other NAA mini revolvers?
The Pug uses a beefier profile with a 1 inch heavy barrel and real XS White Dot sights instead of the tiny fixed blade found on most minis, which makes it noticeably easier to aim. It also wears an oversized rubber pebble grip that gives you more to hold onto. This DC version adds the 22 LR conversion cylinder on top of the standard 22 Magnum setup.
Can the Pug Conversion fire 22 Magnum shot shells?
Yes. The 22 WMR cylinder handles all popular 22 Magnum ammunition, including shot shells, which makes it a handy option for snakes and pests at close range. Just swap back to the 22 LR cylinder when you want inexpensive practice ammo.





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