NAA .32ACP Guardian?

**Cory** · December 20th, 2012, 01:09 PM

My S&W 442 is flawless, but a little big at times so I tried a P-3AT and it broke on the first range visit. Returned from KT several weeks later and probably perfect, but my confidence hasn't been restored.
I know that the .32ACP Guardian's trigger guard slams painfully into the finger upon firing, but is that maybe a potentially "best" choice for back pocket carry? I was thinking, too, that Corbon might be a good ammo choice.
Thanks.

**pche** · December 20th, 2012, 01:36 PM

It's a good back up. Got one in my pocket as I'm typing this. Has a realllllly heavy trigger. Takes practice. For me its good for about 7-8 yards. 32ACP I use ball for penetration instead of HP since they don't really expand much.

**Cory** · December 20th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Does the trigger lighten up a bit over time?
Thanks.

**The Bandit** · December 20th, 2012, 04:53 PM

I had one and sold it due to the guard slap. I then tried a KT P-32 and have loved it ever since. Never a single malf in mine like the bigger 380's are know for. Great BUG for me!

**Ludwig12of45** · December 20th, 2012, 05:01 PM

I had one and sold it about 2 years ago. Didn't like it to be honest. I wasn't a big fan of the trigger pull (which I can get over), but I had about 10 FTF's, and decided that was enough for me.

**pche** · December 20th, 2012, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Cory

Does the trigger lighten up a bit over time?
Thanks.

I don't shoot mine much, only about 200 rds went through. As far as I can tell I didn't feel any improvement. However I've never had any failure with mine. It is on a steady Ficochi diet.

**rwb1500** · December 20th, 2012, 08:09 PM

Awe... I misread. I thought this was gonna be about .32 NAA.

FWIW the Guardians are good guns. A little heavy though. I've wanted one in .32 NAA for a long time.

**solrac7** · December 20th, 2012, 11:59 PM

Hi! I'll second the vote for the Kel-Tec P32, I have one in MY pocket right now. I love it for its concealability and light weight. I have an arma-laser on mine and it breaks up the outline a little more- making it more square like a wallet. The other .32 to look at might be the Beretta Tomcat - about the same size as the guardian, but I think a little lighter - used in the $250-$300 range...

Good luck! Cb

**mrnyman** · December 21st, 2012, 01:21 AM

It depends on what the Gun will be used for.

If it is a self defense/security gun i recommend a Beretta 92 or Sig 229 or Glock 19, never rely on those little Mickey mouse Guns for your safety, as you found out with that Mickey mouse Keltec ,if you think your life is important to you ,carry a serious Gun , if not anything will do.

**MOUNTAINORACLE** · December 21st, 2012, 07:45 AM

I bought one to carry when they first came out and it had a terrible trigger, a lot FTFs, and after two trips back to the factory it still had the FTF problems.

Was able to find a Seecamp .32 acp to carry while waiting for my Rohrbaugh.