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Customer Reviews for North American Arms (NAA) NAA-32 Guardian 6+1 .32 ACP 2.19"


North American Arms (NAA) NAA-32 Guardian 6+1 .32 ACP  2.19 Buy Now

27 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Ron K on 03/30/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a cool little piece. Love it. Well build, heavy for a small little .32, but all in all a very fun gun to shoot. Sometimes I use it as a backup gun in my ankle holster.

Christian O on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very well built. Perfect for front or rear pocket. I used a wallet style rear pocket holster.

Mark C on 03/01/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Tried the layaway on this gun and it went smooth… upon last payment item was shipped ASAP. Received at my local FFL with no problems. Gun is great, zero problems.

Edward C on 02/01/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Nice little pocket 32 for deep concealment. A little snappy but not more than I expected. Seems to prefer the 62 grain HPs to the 70 grain Ball FMJ. Easy to disassemble for cleaning. Shoots well for 5 yards or less. Dirty Harry may not approve but I like the gun.

Norman B on 12/05/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good little pocket or boot gun. Very reliable. Different ammo brands run good. No FTFs or FTEs. Fires every time.

Gary A on 02/09/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am a big fan of pocket carry, as IWB holsters never seem to work in my situation. I am also older with mild arthritis and I prefer a .32 or a .380 for carry. The NAA .32 Guardian allows me to safely and securely carry and the ease of use is another plus for me. It prints like a small wallet, shoots accurately for the 3-7 yard range it was meant for, and the 15 oz. metal frame means less recoil.
For those who feel the .32 ACP too small for self defense, let me offer a piece of advice from my older brother..."it ain't the gun, it's the gunner". Train with your weapon and use it in a safe and responsible manner. If that "moment" for self defense arrives, and I hope it's never, you will be able to properly defend your family, life and property. Be responsible.
Gary A

Anthony R on 08/07/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Thanks Buds for having this great pistol in stock. It is reliable and it is a comfort to have.

Rick V on 08/01/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Buds was excellent service as always! Ordered on a Thursday received it the following Tuesday. Gun is outstanding! Fit ,finish top notch. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a pocket pistol. It's heavy in your pocket. One in the pipe with a full clip it's 16 oz . If your on the fence about getting one! You will knot be disappointed! Take it from a old man guardians are quality made!

Emilio S on 06/06/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I recently purchased the NAA Guardian 32 ACP. It's a beautiful little pocket pistol, feels solid and well built!

Ralph M on 11/09/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordering from Buds was a breeze - no complaints. The gun is small and has some heft to it, but given the small size it is still very comfortable for pocket carry and easy to shoot. The trigger was a little stiff and coarse (some scraping feeling) at first, but a good cleaning, some gun oil, and some dry and live firing loosened it up very nicely. Trigger is now smooth and comfortable. Never had a single failure with the gun but shot only about 250 rounds so far. Like any DA trigger pistol, say a DA revolver, this is not a target gun, but putting all rounds into a saucer-sized circle from 7 yards is not a problem. Rapid fire takes more practice but is equally manageable. The gun has excellent fit and finish, and with the two magazines included (one with pinky rest), this is a very nice little package. Would recommend this gun without reservation to everyone who has not yet fallen victim to the minimal caliber craze or who has a need for a dependable little BUG that comfortable fits into any small pocket. Very happy with my purchase. This little pistol is definitely a keeper. Thanks, Bud!

David G on 07/11/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As always, great service from Buds. Nice little pocket pistol with good weight and feel. I like that it is stainless steel and won't have to worry if it gets wet while fishing, gigging, or anything around water. Nice simple design. The only thing I kind of frowned about was there was grit in the gun that looked like sand from the finishing process. The grit was down in the recoil spring recess and inside the slide. I cleaned the grit out and oiled the gun and everything is ok. It's a keeper.

David S on 06/06/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Product looks good. i appreciate the fast turn around on delivery. Bud's Gunshop is always reliable, Thank you from Dave Schreck.

Michael K on 03/24/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Perfect pocket pistol with a punch. Mine was out of the box (little wipe down first) and on the range. Perfect 1 to 2 inch grouping from 15 to 20 feet, still hiting the target at 50 feet. Ran through all kinds of ammo, even the powerball that some have had trouble, not i, not a single issue at all. Heavy little pistol for it's size, if you run out of ammo you can throw the pistol. As for Buds, i have never had a single problem, I've participated in the layaway program both 90 & 180 day and it's just as smooth process as purchasing items right out. Thank you Buds. V/R MLK

Micah F on 03/09/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this little pistol as something to carry when I could carry nothing else due to clothing constraints. While a little heavy for its size, it can fit practically anywhere. But that weight is not a disadvantage when it comes to shooting. Standard 32ACP rounds are actually quite comfortable to shoot. The heavy Corbon +p stuff is a little too snappy and causes the trigger guard to slam against your fingers painfully. I load my own and so can tailor it how I please between the two. Because it has a fixed barrel, this little guy is more accurate than you would expect. At seven yards, I can keep the groups within 2-3 inches if I squeeze the trigger slowly and hold the pistol as firmly as possible. The trigger is, as you would expect, pretty heavy at around 10lbs, but that is absolutely necessary in a purely defensive double action only pistol with no safety. Your heavy trigger is your safety. I did not get the version in .380 because other reviews say the larger caliber makes the pistol have just too much recoil for its size. I find 32ACP perfect for it and adequate for a "get off me" gun whose sole purpose is to allow you to escape rather than kill. Frankly, I really like this tiny little thing. It is easy to disassemble and clean for me as well. If you need a pistol that will disappear in any pocket, this is a good choice and cheaper than the Seecamp by a wide margin. It gets a "Yeah, I recommend it".

Tom N on 01/25/2018
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

After reading the other reviews I thought this would be a great little pistol in a caliber I really like as a low recoil pocket pistol. First, what I like about it; It's really small, barely bigger than a Baby Browning .25 auto, It's lighter and slimmer than my Beretta Tomcat. Appears to be well built of quality materials, and it's cute(according to my wife). Now what I don't like about it; The magazine with the finger extension drops out after two or three rounds,not all the way out, just enough so that the next round won't chamber, this happens OFTEN. Many failures to feed,failures to eject and stovepipes. The trigger pull is very stiff, My gauge only goes to ten pounds, but the pull must be over 15 pounds. To return the pistol to the factory for warranty work, YOU pay to ship it, if they decide it is warranty work they'll pay return shipping. All the problems I've described have happened with four different brands of FMJ ammo. Would I bet my life on this gun-- no way. Would I recommend this gun-- nope.

Andreas M on 11/23/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first purchase from Buds. Great experience!! They kept me informed at every step and had one of the best prices. This is a great little gun.. Extremely compact and well built. Very smooth trigger... Nothing needs to be modified on this gun.. Which may be why you find no modification videos on YouTube.

Vincent P on 09/27/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Started off weird with this gun. Was breaking in the trigger with a snap cap and noticed the trigger wouldn't reset consistently with the mag out. Called up naa and they were more than helpful. Offered me many options but i didnt shoot it yet and since the problem only happened with the mag out and i figured i'd try it first. Took it to the range 150 shots of fiocchi down to the cheapest .32 rounds i could find and this thing ate em up as fast as i could pull the trigger. Way better accuracy than my LCP for me. The balance and weight of this gun make it more accurate than you would first think for it being so small. Carries well, durable, so far reliable, all steel and lifetime warranty? Very happy. Skip the seecamp (not knocking it) and save a few bucks they have a limited appetite of ammo. This naa will eat everything so get some 11$ box of shells from buds n have some fun.

Robert A on 06/26/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great little gun. Bought it for the wife hoping I would finally get her something she would actually carry. Well she liked this one. Not too big, not too small, just right.

John S on 03/30/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the fifth firearm I've purchased from Bud's on the 90 day lay away plan. Everything went great like the other four as far as Bud's is concerned. Bud's service is always 5 stars, however the Guardian that I received had to be sent back to NAA. The mags kept falling out when firing, causing jam after jam and the trigger pull was at least 16 lbs., not the 10 pound pull that is advertised. I was quite disappointed to say the least, so I called the Customer Service Department at NAA and was connected to Wayne Martin. I explained everything to him. He told me to ship it back through FedEx, and they would pay for shipping. Well, the story does have a happy ending. Three weeks from the day I shipped the gun back it arrived at my front door. So I immediately unpacked it and low and behold, the trigger was a very manageable 11 lb. So I went to the range with a box of Winchester White Box USA ammo and a few Winchester Silvertips, and it was a joy to shoot. There were no jams or FTFs. Accuracy was surprisingly pretty good at 25 feet. I know some people would not have been as patient as I was, but I know one thing for sure, NAA backs there products 100%, and I wouldn't hesitate buying another NAA product. I already own three NAA guns and they are all top quality products. Five Stars for Bud's and Five Stars for Wayne Martin, the gunsmith that made the needed adjustments to make my Guardian 32 one of my favorites.

Mark S on 02/28/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

great little pocket gun at a great price, thanks BUDS

Jay S on 02/27/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fired it yesterday. No problems except my poor aim. Will take some practice on my part. I really like this gun and so does everyone that has seen it. Thanks Buds you never let me down.

Antonio D on 01/16/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The NAA 32 ACP is a little gem of a pocket gun. It goes bang when it is supposed to. Recoil is barely noticeable. I hope to hand over this beautiful piece of kit to the next generation.

Dayne A on 09/15/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordered on Saturday night, arrived at FFL Tuesday afternoon. Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. First of all, if you've never seen this firearm, you'll be surprised when you do. This thing is small. REALLY small. The smallest gun I own, even more than the Taurus 738. Slightly heavy, yes, but that's what you get with a stainless steel firearm. With only 50 rounds through it, my initial opinion is very positive. Yes, the sights are the thinnest of any firearm I have seen, but I acclimated pretty fast. Using Fiocchi FMJ ammo, I had no FTF, but did have a couple of well-know stovepipes on the last round fired, but this clears easily. I hope with a proper breaking in period this may go away. The trigger is really strong - easily a 12 pound pull. It doesn't get any lighter the closer you get to the break. This is NOT a firearm for weak hands. The recoil is really rough on the trigger finger - my finger bounced against the trigger guard after each shot - not fun. But it does go BANG. Boy does it ever. The 73 grain Fiocchi .32 acp has a stated muzzle velocity of 1,000 fps, with 162 foot pounds of energy. But the most important element of any firearm is accuracy - and this thing is accurate. At seven yards I was keeping most rounds in a three inch group. So I'd say point of aim is spot on. I was pleasantly surprised to find it shipped with two magazines, one flush, one with a pinky extension. Accuracy was the same with either. I'll let others fight the battle of whether this firearm is good for self-defense or a back-up gun. All I know is it's accurate and loud and good ammo is available and affordable right now. I've waited nearly two years to acquire the NAA .32 Guardian, and really, it's worth the wait.

Benedict C on 01/04/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Another great deal from Buds! This is a great pocket gun, very well made, great pricing from Buds as always. Thanks again.

Mark C on 04/22/2012
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Not a bad little pistol. Bought it back in Feb, but I've only fired approximately hundred rounds of fmj and corbon powerball. Tolerances on the gun are tight and the trigger pull has to be like 12lbs, but if you are use to a revolver then it shouldn't be a problem. This gun had no hiccups with fmj rounds, but it didn't like corbon powerball at all. Unfortunately I haven't tried traditional hollowpoints since I had to leave out the states due to my job as a contractor in Afghanistan and I didn't have time to go buy rounds, etc... Overall, it may of had better results with the corbon if I properly broke the pistol in with 200 rounds or more. For a pocket gun, you can't go wrong. I gave it four stars, but truthfully I didn't have time to put the gun through it's paces.

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