Description
The North American Arms Pug Tritium Ported (model NAA-PUG-TP) combines NAA’s heavy 1 inch ported Pug barrel with an XS tritium front sight that glows in the dark. It is the Pug for people who expect to need a tiny 22 Magnum revolver after sunset.
North American Arms Pug Tritium Ported Overview
Distributor data for UPC 744253002649 lists a 1 inch heavy ported barrel, about 4.5 inches overall, five rounds of 22 WMR, stainless steel construction and black rubber grips. The Pug family weighs about 6.4 ounces. The tritium insert is self-powered and needs no charging, though its glow gradually fades over a span of years.
How the Pug Works
The Pug TP uses the same proven single-action, removable-cylinder system as NAA’s other mini-revolvers. You cock the hammer for each shot, and to reload you remove the cylinder pin, take the cylinder out, swap cartridges and put it back. Safety notches between the chambers give the hammer a place to rest for carry. The heavier barrel shroud and the full rubber grip make the Pug noticeably easier to hold and aim than the slim wood-gripped minis.
Why Tritium Matters
In low light the classic NAA blade sight simply disappears. The XS tritium front gives you a glowing reference point that you can put on the target even when you cannot see the rear notch, which is how most people end up shooting a gun this size anyway. You still have to identify your target, so carry a small flashlight as well.
Ammunition
The Pug TP is chambered only for 22 WMR (22 Magnum). Never fire 22 LR, 22 Short or 22 WRF in it. Magnum rimfire costs more per round than 22 LR and supply can be uneven, so buy a few boxes of the load you trust and test it in your revolver. Short barrels give up a lot of the velocity printed on the box, and loads designed for short barrels tend to expand more reliably than rifle-oriented ammunition.
Living With a Pug
Be realistic about what a tiny rimfire revolver does well. The Pug TP is loud for its size, flash is heavy in low light, and sights are minimal, so practical accuracy is measured in a few yards for most shooters. Rimfire ignition is less certain than centerfire, which is one more reason to test your carry ammunition. Expect a large muzzle flash from the ports and the short barrel; in the dark it will affect your vision for a moment.
Tritium Ported vs. Other Pugs
The white dot Pug DP is the same ported gun at a lower price. The unported Pug D drops the ports for slightly less blast. Pick this tritium model if the gun will ride on a nightstand or in a pocket during evening errands, because a night sight is the one upgrade you cannot easily add later to a Pug.
State Laws and Ownership
Pennsylvania buyers complete a standard handgun transfer with a PICS check at the receiving dealer, and carrying concealed outside your home or vehicle generally requires a License to Carry Firearms. Some states keep approved-handgun rosters (California and Massachusetts are the best-known examples) and may not allow the NAA Pug Tritium Ported; New York, New Jersey and several cities add permit steps of their own. Check your state and local rules before ordering, because we cannot transfer a handgun into a jurisdiction that prohibits it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: North American Arms (Provo, Utah)
- Model: NAA-PUG-TP
- UPC: 744253002649
- Caliber: 22 WMR (22 Magnum)
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Action: Single action
- Barrel: 1 in. heavy ported
- Overall length: about 4.5 in.
- Weight: about 6.4 oz (distributor data)
- Sights: XS tritium front
- Grip: black rubber
- Finish: stainless steel
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when purchasing from a licensed dealer, and this NAA Pug Tritium Ported ships only to a valid FFL, where you will complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check before pickup. Inspect the revolver at transfer, read North American Arms’ owner’s manual before loading it, and confirm local carry rules before you put it in a pocket.
Who It Is For
The North American Arms Pug Tritium Ported is a great fit for owners who want a capable pocket 22 Magnum with a glowing front sight for evening and nighttime carry.
Buy the North American Arms Pug Tritium Ported at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the North American Arms Pug Tritium Ported 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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