NAA Guardian
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An excellent gun. I own 3 Seecamps (a 25ACP and 2 32ACP, one pre and one post CNC machining). I also own a NAA Guardian 380 and a Guardian 32. Unlike the Seecamp, the Guardian was designed to be field stripped without tools, and it is able to digest all available ammo. It is a hair larger than the Seecamp, and 2 oz heavier, but a couple of months ago, I held one of my Seecamps and my Guardian 32 is my hands at the same time, and even though I knew the Guardian was heavier, I really couldn't tell. The NAA Guardian 32 is a great little gun.
Guardian 32
I'm on Guardian #2, the model 32 with guttersnipe sights. It's pretty reliable. Having the ususal breaking-in quirks but I'm really impressed. Also had a Kel-Tec P32, which I really liked when it wasn't back at Kel-Tec for repairs. The P32 has a bit more snap to it than the P32 when you fire a round but the weight of the gun absorbs much of the shock. Much friendlier recoil than the Guardian 380, which I was never able to get the hang of. Very pleased with it.
I'm on Guardian #2, the model 32 with guttersnipe sights. It's pretty reliable. Having the ususal breaking-in quirks but I'm really impressed. Also had a Kel-Tec P32, which I really liked when it wasn't back at Kel-Tec for repairs. The P32 has a bit more snap to it than the P32 when you fire a round but the weight of the gun absorbs much of the shock. Much friendlier recoil than the Guardian 380, which I was never able to get the hang of. Very pleased with it.
Got the slightly bigger .380 version...
Hurts my hand when I shoot more than 25 rounds at a time, and its a PITA to clean. But it hits the BG on the paper target 100%.
Besides that, I find it to be a top quality gun and it is the one gun I carry the most often with either the pocket or IWB holsters I got from the NAA site.
I'd buy one all over again, no doubt.
If I can't carry my Sig or other bigger guns, absolutely the NAA is the one I reach for.
Personally not sure about the .32 though, although I looked at it too.
Just commenting on NAA.
Hurts my hand when I shoot more than 25 rounds at a time, and its a PITA to clean. But it hits the BG on the paper target 100%.
Besides that, I find it to be a top quality gun and it is the one gun I carry the most often with either the pocket or IWB holsters I got from the NAA site.
I'd buy one all over again, no doubt.
If I can't carry my Sig or other bigger guns, absolutely the NAA is the one I reach for.
Personally not sure about the .32 though, although I looked at it too.
Just commenting on NAA.
Three words: I LOVE IT!
I have a guardian .32 I picked up last month. I have put 100 rounds thru it with only 1 malfunction (stovepipe) which I attribute to limp wristing. If you don't have large hands, the gun won't bite you or make you uncomfortable. I was actually really suprised, because I've seen all sorts of posts that claim the .32 is painful to shoot, etc. I used to own a Walther PPK/S in .32, and that thing would have the web of my hand bleeding within 50 rounds. The guardian is a 200% improvement.
The only thing I plan to do to mine is get the gutter snipe sights. That would make it perfect.
I would highly recommend this gun because of its awesome craftsmanship, ease of maintenance, ability to shoot all commercial .32 loads without a hitch, and ease of carry in the back pocket.
I have a guardian .32 I picked up last month. I have put 100 rounds thru it with only 1 malfunction (stovepipe) which I attribute to limp wristing. If you don't have large hands, the gun won't bite you or make you uncomfortable. I was actually really suprised, because I've seen all sorts of posts that claim the .32 is painful to shoot, etc. I used to own a Walther PPK/S in .32, and that thing would have the web of my hand bleeding within 50 rounds. The guardian is a 200% improvement.
The only thing I plan to do to mine is get the gutter snipe sights. That would make it perfect.
I would highly recommend this gun because of its awesome craftsmanship, ease of maintenance, ability to shoot all commercial .32 loads without a hitch, and ease of carry in the back pocket.
Rickmeister
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I one word: cute. But I wouldn't carry anything with a barrel shorter than 3.5 inches. Seems like an awful waste of power to me, considering Newton's second law.
deputy tom
New member
I really liked the NAA Guardian I owned but a financial problem caused Me to sell it.I still have My Seecamp and I've been thinking about a new Guardian in the near future.This time it may be a .380.tom.
No, sir, I don't like it
I sent mine back to the factory three times for a broken extractor, a broken slide release, and continual feed failures. They finally gave me a new gun and I sold it immediately. Despite all that however, I must admit that the gun has lousy sites, is wildly inaccurate, and shoots a woefully underpowered round.
I sent mine back to the factory three times for a broken extractor, a broken slide release, and continual feed failures. They finally gave me a new gun and I sold it immediately. Despite all that however, I must admit that the gun has lousy sites, is wildly inaccurate, and shoots a woefully underpowered round.
Hi toembe:
The Guardian has no ejector. It uses the last cartridge in the mag to serve as its ejector. So a last round stovepipe is common.
Both Seecamp and Guardian now use Pine Tree castings (i.e. Ruger). Guardian 32's beginning with the AC series have very, very few problems.
When compared to the Tomcat or P32, as far as out-of-box problems are concerned, the Guardian and Seecamp's appear far superior. My Guardians and Seecamps have performed without flaw. I feel that my experience with these guns are the norm and not the exception to the rule.
The Guardian has no ejector. It uses the last cartridge in the mag to serve as its ejector. So a last round stovepipe is common.
Both Seecamp and Guardian now use Pine Tree castings (i.e. Ruger). Guardian 32's beginning with the AC series have very, very few problems.
When compared to the Tomcat or P32, as far as out-of-box problems are concerned, the Guardian and Seecamp's appear far superior. My Guardians and Seecamps have performed without flaw. I feel that my experience with these guns are the norm and not the exception to the rule.
George Hill
Staff Alumnus
Hold out for a Guardian in the new .32NAA cartridge. It's very cool.
And all shots ejected for me. Even the last rounds. All the time.
Check out my review of it at my home page in the weapon section. If I was to buy a Guardian - that would be it.
And all shots ejected for me. Even the last rounds. All the time.
Check out my review of it at my home page in the weapon section. If I was to buy a Guardian - that would be it.
George Hill
Staff Alumnus
No, its a .380 necked down to .32.
http://www.madogre.com/Interviews/mousegun.htm.
http://www.madogre.com/Interviews/mousegun.htm.
Herb Fredricksen
New member
I have to chime in as a fan of the .32 Guardian. Great design, excellent workmanship, a true gem of construction. Sights are good as-is only for the purpose intended, close up self defense. If the BG is farther away than dead-on I'll keep moving away. Only if he persists will I shoot him up close and personal.
I added Hogue Pau Ferro grips and SS hex head set screws. Major improvement in look and feel. Loves my right front pocket with or without a holster. The new NAA 32/25 looks good, too. And did I hear about a .380/32 hybrid, too? They want my money.
Herb Fredricksen herbfred@cpcug.org
I added Hogue Pau Ferro grips and SS hex head set screws. Major improvement in look and feel. Loves my right front pocket with or without a holster. The new NAA 32/25 looks good, too. And did I hear about a .380/32 hybrid, too? They want my money.
Herb Fredricksen herbfred@cpcug.org
rockinglockin
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I carry a .32acp Guardian in my front pocket every day. I feel that if need be I can defend myself quite adequately with it. I practice on the 7 yard line and closer. This little mousegun is a quality piece that can be had at used prices of around $275 to $300 in these parts. They have a lifetime warranty also.