The North American Arms Pug is a SAO mini-revolver chambered in .22 WMR with a 1-inch barrel and slip-on rubber pebbled grip. At 4.56 inches overall and 6.4 oz, it's one of the smallest revolvers available. The XS White Dot sights and stainless steel construction are the notable feature upgrades over the base NAA mini-revolver configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Pug 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 1 inch 
• Overall Length: 4.56 inches 
• Weight: 0.4 lbs (6.4 oz) 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
• Sights: XS White Dot 
• Grip Type: Slip-On Rubber Pebbled 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The XS White Dot sights are a practical upgrade for a pistol this small, giving a visible aiming reference that a bare post would not. The rubber pebbled grip improves hold compared to smooth polymer grips on some other NAA variants, which matters on a gun this light. 
 
The stainless construction gives corrosion resistance for daily pocket carry. SAO operation requires manually cocking the hammer for each shot. The 1-inch barrel keeps overall length at 4.56 inches. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The Pug is a deep concealment piece or backup carry revolver. Its size allows it to fit in places larger handguns cannot. The .22 WMR cartridge from a 1-inch barrel delivers less energy than from longer barrels, which is a relevant consideration for anyone relying on it for defense.

The NAA Pug generates discussion that's typical for NAA mini-revolvers, with most owners understanding and accepting the platform's trade-offs before buying.

Size and concealability are consistently the top reasons for purchase. At 4.56 inches and 6.4 oz, the Pug fits in situations where most other handguns cannot. Owners who need a true pocket-carry or backup option tend to be satisfied with what the Pug delivers in this regard.

The stainless steel construction gets positive marks for build feel and durability. Owners who've carried NAA revolvers for extended periods note the finish holds up well.

The XS White Dot sights come up favorably compared to bare post sights. On a gun this small, having a visible aiming reference matters more than on a full-size platform where the sight radius gives more time to align.

The trigger pull draws mixed opinions. SAO requires cocking the hammer, and the trigger pull itself is heavier than most striker-fired or DA/SA pistols. Some owners consider it acceptable for a backup gun; others find it stiff.

5-round capacity is discussed in comparison to semi-autos. This is a format limitation rather than a defect, but it does influence whether the Pug fits someone's use case as a primary carry versus a backup.

The .22 WMR from a 1-inch barrel produces noticeably less energy than from longer-barreled handguns. Buyers who research this before purchasing tend to either accept it or choose a different platform; those who didn't factor it in beforehand sometimes come away disappointed.