Seecamp .32acp vs NAA Guardian .32NAA

[usnavymasterchief]

Is the Seecamp all it's really hyped up to be? I know the price is high but supposidly that's because they were rare and hard to find. Not so down here in sunny Florida. I've seen dozen's of them brand new in sealed boxes on more than one dealers shelf. So they really aren't as "rare" as some would like you to believe.
My question: I am going to buy either a Seecamp .32acp or an NAA Guardian in .32NAA. Which one should I get and why?
I have never shot either one of these guns and don't know much about either except that both are supposed to be very reliable and of high quality.
Comments pro or con on the Seecamp and NAA will be appreciated. Please don't tell me how wonderful your gun is or what I really should buy. I own a KT P32 and I know they are great little guns but I prefer the feel of all metal guns.
Thanks a lot, John

 

[alamo]

Until the Guardian and P-32 came out, there was a 2 year waiting period to get a Seecamp but that is a thing of the past now generally. I had a Seecamp a few years ago. It is slightly smaller and lighter than the Guardian and the trigger pull is slightly lighter too. Both are fine pistols and you couldn't go wrong with either one. No FMJ in the Seecamp though. There are more accessories available for the Guardian and should be less expensive than than the Seecamp.

 

[Drifting Fate]

I think I am the only person out there who doesn't like the Seecamp.

Mine had multiple failures to feed, and yes, I only used Win Silvertips per factory recommendations. Out of 200 rounds, I think about 5 magazines feed without problems.

It also smacked the bottom of my knuckle and inspired no confidence on the accuracy end. I can't fault it too much for those things, though, for they are what you get in such a tiny pistol.

At the same time, a friend had a NAA. It seemed easier to shoot, was much more reliable, though it didn't feel as nicely finished (at least it worked.)

For the record, I upgraded in size and power to an Airweight J-Frame and am very happy. Still looking for a TPH, though the .22 is a far cry from the .32.

Lots of guys lover their's though, so my experience doesn't seem to be normal.

 

[tiberius]

The NAA .32 NAA is MUCH larger than the .32 Seecamp since it is basically the same gun as the .380 Guardian. While it will be heaver to carry around, it should probably be much easier to shoot well.

NAA has a good rep. for service as well.

 

[MikeJ]

If you want to compare apples to apples you need to compare the Seecamp to the .32 Guardian. The Guardian in .32NAA is built around the .380 Guardian and is a .380 case necked down to a 60 grain .32 bullet. I'm not sure if you were aware of this or not, just wanted to point it out. The .32NAA hits velocities around 1200 fps and is much faster than a normal .32. My hesitation in buying one at this time is that Corbon is the only manufacturer of ammo for it and it isn't cheap. Now when we compare the .32 Guardian to the .32 Seecamp we are on the same playing field. I own the .32 Guardian and love it. It has been reliable and I find it easy to shoot. I can highly recommend the .32 Guardian and if I wanted something in a little bigger caliber I would get the .380 Guardian. They are top notch pistols that exude quality and based on what I have heard and read are backed by one of the finest service departments around, if you should ever need them. I have never needed their services so I can't speak from personal experience. From what I understand, getting a Seecamp repaired can take a while. Best, Mike

P.S. I see that tiberius was posting at the same time I was and beat me to the punch on that one, I wasn't trying to be redundant.

 

[alamo]

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