North American Arms builds the Pug as a five-shot single-action revolver in .22 WMR that is small enough to lose in a pocket: 1-inch heavy barrel, 2.75 inches overall, 6.4 ounces. Frame, cylinder and barrel are stainless, the grips are rubber with a pebble texture and slightly larger than the usual NAA panel, and this version carries an XS tritium front sight. The hammer rests in NAA's safety notch between chambers.

The tritium dot is the point of this variant: a glowing front sight on a gun this small makes it usable in the dark, where a plain stainless blade disappears. Single action means the hammer is cocked by thumb for every shot. For a New Jersey buyer the Pug counts as a handgun, so it needs its own Permit to Purchase, filed online through the NJSP FARS system to your local police; the permit is valid 90 days with one automatic renewal, and you must be 21.

Key features

• .22 WMR, five-shot single action
• 1-inch heavy barrel, 2.75 inches overall
• 6.4 ounces, stainless construction
• XS tritium front sight
• Pebble-textured rubber grips, safety notch

Ships to a New Jersey FFL dealer, who runs the State Police background check and releases it once your permit is approved.