Description
The North American Arms Pug Ported White Dot (model NAA-PUG-DP-C) pairs NAA’s stainless 22 Magnum Pug with a functionally ported 1 inch barrel, a bright XS white dot front sight and an extra 22 LR cylinder. Made in Provo, Utah, it is a five-shot, single-action mini-revolver designed to ride in a pocket all day.
North American Arms Pug Ported White Dot Overview
Among NAA mini-revolvers, the Pug is the model built for shooting rather than just carrying. Its 1 inch barrel is thicker than the standard Mini, the rubber pebble grip gives your fingers more to hold, and the front sight is a real sight instead of a tiny blade. This version uses a white dot front sight, which costs less than tritium and stays crisp and easy to see in daylight, plus porting near the muzzle. Two cylinders mean you can shoot 22 Magnum or 22 LR from one gun.
XS White Dot Sight
XS Sight Systems makes the front sight, a large white dot that the eye picks up fast in daylight and indoor light. Unlike tritium, it does not glow in total darkness, but it never dims with age and costs less. With a sight radius of only a couple of inches, think of it as a fast index point for close range rather than a target sight. A drop of nail polish or paint pen can renew the dot if it ever wears.
What the Ports Do
The ports at the end of the 1 inch barrel bleed off some propellant gas and push the muzzle down, which helps tame the snappy flip of 22 Magnum in a gun that weighs only a few ounces. The trade-offs are more muzzle flash, a louder report to the shooter and some carbon build-up that needs to be brushed out. Keep your support hand behind the muzzle, wear eye and ear protection, and expect a bright flash from magnum loads.
Two Cylinders for 22 WMR and 22 LR
You get two cylinders: one chambered for 22 WMR and a second Long Rifle cylinder for cheap practice. Ammunition cost is a real factor, because 22 Magnum costs several times as much per round as 22 LR, so the LR cylinder lets you put far more rounds downrange learning the single-action routine. Swapping is done by removing the cylinder pin, which is also how this revolver is loaded and unloaded, so it is not a fast-reloading gun.
Operating and Carrying It Safely
The Pug is single action only, so you cock the hammer before each shot, and the trigger is short and light once cocked. NAA uses notches between the chambers rather than a manual safety; for carry the hammer is lowered into one of those notches. Practice that procedure with the gun unloaded. Carry it in a pocket holster that fully covers the trigger, never loose in a pocket with keys or coins.
Who Should Choose This Version
Choose this white dot model if you want the ported Pug at a lower price than the tritium version and mostly carry in daylight. Like any rimfire mini-revolver, it is a last-ditch backup, not a substitute for a centerfire carry gun: rimfire ignition is less reliable, capacity is five rounds and reloading is slow. Test your chosen defensive ammunition in your own revolver before carrying it.
State Laws and Ownership
Mini-revolvers are legal in most states, but handgun purchase rules vary widely. Some states require a permit or license to buy any handgun, and some keep a roster of approved models; NAA revolvers are not on every state roster, so California and Massachusetts buyers should check before ordering. Concealed carry of any handgun requires a valid permit in many states. Ask your receiving FFL to confirm transfer requirements.
Specifications
- Brand: North American Arms
- Model: Pug ported white dot, two cylinders
- Model number: NAA-PUG-DP-C
- UPC: 744253003523
- Caliber: 22 WMR, plus 22 LR cylinder
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Action: single action revolver
- Barrel: 1 inch, functionally ported
- Front sight: XS white dot
- Grip: slip-on rubber pebble grip
- Material: stainless steel
- Made in: Provo, Utah, USA
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this revolver ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you will complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check. You must be at least 21 years old to buy a handgun from a dealer. Never mix 22 Magnum and 22 Long Rifle cartridges, and only fire each in its matching cylinder. Learn the safety notch carry method from the owner’s manual before loading, and check your state’s handgun purchase and carry rules.
Who It Is For
The North American Arms Pug Ported White Dot is a great fit for daylight carriers who want a ported 22 Magnum Pug with an easy-to-see front sight, budget-minded shooters who want two calibers in one tiny revolver, and NAA fans adding to a collection.
Buy the North American Arms Pug Ported White Dot at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the North American Arms Pug Ported White Dot online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit North American Arms.
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