This expert guide details the safe operation and unique safety features of the North American Arms Pug .22 Magnum mini-revolver, as demonstrated by firearms instructor Sootch. It covers the firearm's history, design evolution, practical accuracy, and essential safety protocols, including the critical hammer-to-safety-notch carry method. The review highlights its suitability as a deep concealment or backup firearm.
The Charter Arms Boomer is a five-shot, .44 Special double-action-only revolver presented as a stripped-down version of the Bulldog. It features minimal sights, a grooved frame for aiming, and ported barrel to mitigate muzzle rise. Weighing 17.9 oz, it's designed for concealed carry with smooth contours to prevent snagging. The .44 Special caliber offers ballistics comparable to .45 ACP with a wide range of bullet options and lower pressure.
This guide focuses on the practical application and carry considerations for the North American Arms (NAA) PUG, a .22 Magnum mini-revolver. It emphasizes its role as a 'hideout' or 'carry all the time' last-ditch defensive tool, highlighting its extreme concealability and limitations in terms of firepower and reload speed. The guide also touches on operational aspects and potential reliability issues with certain ammunition.
The 'Little All Right' palm pistol, patented in 1876, is a rare 5-shot revolver chambered in .22 Short. Despite its concealability, it suffers from significant ergonomic issues and potential safety concerns regarding gas blowback. Production was extremely limited, making it a unique artifact of 19th-century concealed carry innovation.
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