Guardian 380 by North American Arms

[moviesforrandy]

nise looking gun.

[stretchstring]

I put 54 rounds of various hardball ammo through my 380 Guardian right out of the box with no malfuntions. This is a great pistol that is being overlooked by alot of people and is a bargain price for a high quality pistol.My TCP by Taurus shot 30 rounds and then problems started with the slide catching before the last round fired. My pf9 Keltec had problems within the first magazine and the extractor was too long hitting the back of the barrel causing a jam. I filed it off and fine afterwards.

[Brewfu]

I had this gun 5yrs 500 rnds through it Very customizable a bit heavy but i like customizing my guns.

[hlgrice]

The tauras TCP is the best 380 choice

[Abomb520]

@hlgrice i've yet to try that one. I've never even shot a polymer 380 for that matter. but im so interested. hows the "snappiness" of the tcp? is it's action pretty crisp?

[hlgrice]

@Abomb520 It is actually very crisp and so light to carry around, yet very high quality. I am in to high quality pistols and have amassed around 20. I have four 380's and my favorite is the Tauras. I have the Bersa thunder that is flawless, but really heavy for the pocket. My favorite open carry in my 1911, or my 40 cal Glock.

[Abomb520]

@hlgrice cool man, i carry around with a 357mag s&w model65-3, at the moment. just before that, I would carry the bersa 380 too. i love that gun, it is flawless, never had probs. it would eat up basically anything i fed it. but thanks for the input, i'd like to get another smaller 380. the NAA guardian is so heavy, i swear its like they just cut it out of one single chunk of steel. lol



[hlgrice]

@Abomb520 How is the quality of the NAA 380? I would love to visit that factory next time I go through Utah also.

[Abomb520]

@hlgrice well... at +10lbs its a ridiculously heavy trigger, but i suppose it would have to be, being that it does not have a safety mechanism. the quality is outstanding though, heavy as hell but a great thumper. very reliable just so as long as you keep a tight grip on it. no light holdin', limp wrists on this one, i learned that in my other vid about this gun malfunctioning while shooting Blazer ammo...

[baggytheo]

@hlgrice What a joke. They have a huge design flaw that cam make the gun inert if you don't let the trigger come fully forward between each pull.

[empower59]

dirty finger nails.

[guns4all100]

Very nice gun!! Ive been trying to get my dad to get this gun for his new CCW. He refuses to even try to conceal my 3lb full size .357 ha ha.

[LessLawRye]

hey sir!!!? HOW ARE YOU ?..I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS NAA IM WILLING TO PAY WHAT EVER YOU WANT FOR IT PLZ! EMAIL ME @ dancerrye143@aim.com

plzzzZZzzzz!! & thank sir

[skittleseer]

I bought the Critical Defense ammo. I'm not using it as a sporting pistol. Looks like good ammo from the video I saw on Youtube.

[skittleseer]

Just bought one today. Yes, it has a heavy trigger pull because it is double action only. That's also your safety. I liked it because it's stainless steel and not the composite stuff. I carried it in my back pocket quite comfortably. I know everyone has their caliber prefrence but this is excellent for a CCW. And if you're under attack, you won't even notice the heavy trigger because of your adrenaline.

[O7ROADKING]

how does the seecamp 380 compair to the Guardian they look very similar

[Peidmonte89]

nice looking, thinking of getting one in either .32 acp or .32 NAA. It would be a pocket carry son I do not expect to shoot it a whole lot. Just enough to ensure reliability. .380 beats a .32 except for the fact that .380 hollow points are insufficient and FMJ's are too much. A .32 FMJ to the skull of an attacker is better I think as it will not go out the other side and cause potential harm to others.

[miketr732]

load it up and lets see some shooting. great gun btw

[MrUpUranus]

Well say something...............

[fishfrizbee]

AWESOME VIDEO ASTYLE

[thegermanPFAU]

Im not very fond of a .380. I own a 9mm and a .44 magnum, but ive never shot or held a .380. Is it more or less than a 9mm?

[Abomb520]

@thegermanPFAU as far as diamiter, the bullet is the same as the 9mm. but it is a smaller grain round and is loaded with less power if you know what I mean. I wanted a compact little pistol, .380's are a good choice for that.

[thegermanPFAU]

@Abomb520 Thanks man I may look into one for CCW.

[Abomb520]

@thegermanPFAU if so, you may want to go with something lighter, these are very heavy and the trigger pull is around 10lbs! A great gun, but I just thought you should know about that, if you are going to order online without getting the chance of holding it...

[thegermanPFAU]

@Abomb520 Hmm well i was also looking at the taurus 24/7 PRO in .45 acp.

[corkkyle]

You can also use +P rounds to give the 380 more stopping power. I use Buffalo rounds, which increase the bullets speed by 200 fps.

[johnm8h]

@thegermanPFAU 9mm are for punk gang banger chumps! i own a .40 s$w...a 12 gauge short pistol grip mossberg 88 and a .25 and .22 ppl laugh at a .22 but in ya skull ya ass will be dead! or 6 shots to the face!

[4PROSALES]

I own the Guardian 380 and the 2 things that come to mind are the Trigger pull at 10lbs is to heavy. Secondly the overall weight of the gun is hefty. Craftsmanship is number 1. Probably replace it soon. just my Opinion

LJ

[rolex452]

Please note that because this is a heavy steel pistol, this little sucker will fire ANYTHING in the .380 caliber! My Kel-tec P3-AT is lighter and a bit smaller, but the Company told me NOT to fire hot loads (+P, Magsafe, etc.) through this pistol, the frame cannot handle it. This little NAA Guardian can...fine item!

[Abomb520]

@rolex452 yes sir, you got that right. although I must mention, for some reason it will not cycle the CCI BLAZER rounds. I don't know why, tried different techniques. but jams almost all the time. oh well, blazer ammo is real cheap anyway. besides that, this little guy will eat anything you feed it.

[barstoolguru]

it has a 10 lbs trigger pull and the ruger lcp has an 8 lbs trigger pull

[Abomb520]

@barstoolguru yeah no kiddin', thats a strong trigger pull in my opinion.

[samhobson30]

How is the accuracy. I have a cz 75 b and i love its accuracy but its a very large 9mm and it is more than enough to put somebodyt down if fact i wanted a step down to maybe a .380 and this one looks like it is very small maybe a lil smaller than what im lookin for

[aircraft7x]

test - for functions, possible to write something ?

[FUCMYPO0705]

Nice gun man,I have one of the mini revolvers myself.Its a fun gun... Hows the trigger pull on the guardian????Is it heavy?

[Abomb520]

it's beyond heavy. but I guess you would want that when there is no safety, right?

[FUCMYPO0705]

@Abomb520 Yeah thats true,haha... Is it that of a revolver you think?Or a tad more? & have you ever messed with one of their mini revolvers?

[Abomb520]

hmm, not sure. I've never shot the mini revolvers, but I think the black widow looks amazing! is that the one you have?

[Mr291229]

Wow! what a nice gun, I love carrying my 45acp. I had 9mm, 357magnum, but nevered owned a 380acp but thinking of getting one.

[smartguy104]

looks to have a good solid steel construction thats something you don't see everyday anymore. I noticed the small sights but thats probly fine in a compact gun. I'd like to get one with crimson trace laser grips.

[Xxoo0o0o0ooxX]

The trigger on the mini revolver is light & crisp

[jorkata9]

my dad has a gardian too.this big bully was triying to hit me after shool and i cracked my dad's safe and trethened him!

[Abomb520]

thats why I left no comment...

[roaneagle]

My first 380 was the NAA Guardian but I traded it for a Kel-Tec because of the weight and then an LCP... now I'm back to my second Guardian. I can live with the weight because the NAA is more reliable, for me. I think that the reliability of the

380's depends on the shooter, style and hand size. Just an opinion.

[Abomb520]

thanks for the comment roaneagle. I agree with you about reliability. Besides, if you run out of bullets, you can chuck the thing at the assailant and probably knock him into next week. lol.

[mark124567]

oh and if i remember right it was just under or around 400 out the door

[Abomb520]

yeah, that price is about right.

[mark124567]

ive got the 32acp guardian pre ban in CA and i love mine never had a problem with it and i like the weight of it ,makes it feel quality and the fact its all steel

[Abomb520]

I agree. I would like to have a 32acp pistol. I bet the accuracy is golden 'cause of less recoil...

[GL0CK19onboard]

Is there anybody out there? Silence is golden.

This is a very heavy 380 auto AND very expensive for that you get. You can get into a lot better gun for that price..and less. Shop around folks. You should have gone with a Ruger LCP. Nice camera though.

[Abomb520]

Thanks for watching, yes this thing is heavy. I must add, this gun is about 4 years old. Its a hand me down, I dont think ruger had come out with the LCP at that time.I'm a big fan of all steel frames. I don't know, I guess it's just my preference. I've handled the LCP, and don't get me wrong, it's real nice, but I just didn't like the feel of it in my hand. I like that heavy feel. but hey, to each there own.

[JCROWNII]

PULL THE DAMN TRIGGER ALREADY!!!

[crwireman254]

thanks. can i have the site?

[crwireman254]

gonna get one for my girlfriend. i can only find them used. how much do they fetch new?

[Abomb520]

I find them for $425 to $500 online, this particular one was about $430 I think. sorry for the late response...

[warrenbattistejazz]

I have carried one of these now for over a year. Mine has Crimson Trace grips. Most of the time I carry it in a DeSantis super fly holster in front pocket, Sometimes in a slide holster in a cross draw fashion. It is loaded with 52 grain Magsafe ammo. It is my summer carry gun.

[Abomb520]

nice, so how easy is it getting on target with those laser grips? It would be a nice modification for this pistol. I like how you labeled it as your summer carry gun. thanks for taking the time to comment. peace.

[Abomb520]

thank you sir. its actually an older model Sony handicam. gotta love Sony.

[cruterk]

very nice camera

[dlw8977]

and?

[Migs4000]

nice camera

[Abomb520]

thanks,

[chuckyeahx]

Wow nice gun! I think I wanna get me one of these, .380 is a cool round for conceal/carry...

[Abomb520]

this is a nice one. a bit on the heavyside, i warn you. but there are a bunch of accessories for it...

[kidhalo]

its a great gun i got it for my pocket, got some corbon in the tube, never shot it though, i just got it a week ago. i cleaned it out today. i need to find a nice holster or rig up my own, right now it hides in an old leather wallet of mine.

[Abomb520]

I got a nice ankle holster for this one, but nothing for the waist... thats cool how you have it in a wallet.

[kidhalo]

yeah i still have "macguyver'd" the wallet well cut it up in half now ..its just half of a soft leather wallet with old plastic cc cards in it to maintain shape only used as a shield to prevent printing. in my front pocket heh. "ghetto" but is convenient for me. I know they do have a pocket holster out there but i forgot the brand.

[Letsmakeasamich]

Looks expensive, and worth it too.

[ihelk]

dont have one but a want one. i like its size and i like how its double action/semi auto

[FuchsTone66]

i highly recommend it. if you get one, please invest in the crimson laser grips down the road. even if you get the .380 with the Cali safety lock, it can be removed so you can use the laser grips. laser sites in my opinion are a must for concealed carry....point and shoot.

[ihelk]

deffinitlly

[gregweg28]

i am a security guard at my locol mall and i have my vary own naa .380 and it is a vary nice pocket pistol i never really have to shoot it but i have had to in the past and i have only been in this job scens 09/28/08 and it is a great job i love my .380

[gregweg28]

nice NAA .380 i have one just like urs i take it everywere i go i am a security at my locol mall and i always have mine in my pocket i never have to use it but i have shot it many times it is one hell of a gun i even gave it a name ''dallas'' cuz i was born in dallas texas but i now live in the small town of bartlett IL

[Abomb520]

Thanks,

yeah, I love this gun as well. For some reason, it is more accurate than other 380's I've shot with 3 and also 3 1/2 inch barrels. I like the name you gave it, being from Texas myself. well, south Texas that is.

[BerettaM21]

Nice gun - looks like it's easier on the hands than a Kel Tec... They sting after a few rounds!

[FuchsTone66]

Forgot to mention, unlike the Keltec/Ruger poly guns, this gun you can take to the range everyday. Try that with the poly guns and you'll have problems. Built like a tank ( a bit heavy) but will last.

[Abomb520]

Built like a tank, I agree. I feel like NAA grabbed a steel block and cut this gun out. It is so heavy for it's size. But yes, very good gun. Not to mention a good amount of accessories for it. I do not recommend Blazer ammo for it though, I'll have a video for that later.

[FuchsTone66]

Yep, I had issues using Blazer ammo. I use some brand that my range carries that does well. Corbon ammo seems to work well (DPX). Had issues with Hornady.

[GottaBeekiddin]

LOL! None of the small pocket guns are range guns. They're for personal defense not rage practice. Besides, I know of plenty of Rugers LCP's that have thousands of rounds fired without any problems. 9.4 ozs comparatively. POLY guns, Jesus, everyone's a expert when it comes to Polycarbonate. Do some frickin research before you make such blind statements. And, Welcome to the 21st century.

[FuchsTone66]

yes, i do have an lcp. i teach CCW here locally and i don know several who's lcps have brokend due to too much range time. in all fairness, they were the first versions that had a few kinks. mine is the latest version and shoots very well. i really like it.

[chuckyeahx]

I can attest to that, the poly gunes are just not built to last, although I would have to say that the weight in an all metal gun is what really absorbs the re-coil, and gives you accuracy, not at all true in a poly frame...

[FuchsTone66]

Finally got mine. Had the .32 acp first. Very small and light but man, did it hurt my hand shooting. The .380 shoots better, more mass to absorb the recoil. Not much bigger either, still fits in my front/rear pocket.

[nikolasjames48]

.32 acp i cold shoot next to my balls and id smile. lol the kickback isnt all that bad at all you should get a glock 19 i love it 50 yards 8/10 bullseye just my game

[FuchsTone66]

I have small hands and it hurts as its very light, narrow, solid steel, and very awkward grip with steel backstrap. Has nothing to do with power. I shoot a snub 357 ruger with hard plastic laser grips and full hunting loads...the pain is almost the same. I can shoot my Glock 10MMs /.45s all day without any issues. The polymer and wider grip helps aborb lots of the recoil. I got rid of the .32 for a ruger lcp and Naa .380, so small I carry every day...a key in concealed carry.

[rugersix]

YUP!!! Very nice carry package for conceal carry! It's a 5-star pistol my friend! =]