feedback please, re: .32's

[weekendplinker]

I plan to buy a .32 pistol and would like to hear from those of you who own(ed) one. Right now it's a three-way toss up: Seacamp, Beretta or NAA Guardian. Any/all feedback appreciated.

 

[Half Cocked]

I own a seacamp and I love it. I would love to get one in .380!!

 

[lemonlime571]

I have a NAA .32(which I love), although I really wish Seecamp would get the .380 approved!!!

 

[terraformer]

The NAAs are a pain to put back together after field stripping. No idea on the others.

 

[JuergenG]

Walther PP/PPk

 

[GLOCK.Perfection]

seecamp with gold dots if it is for pocket carry

 

[seanc]

I would urge you to take a serious look at the keltec.
after that . I liked the naa a lot more than the seecamp.

I should add. I have owned in the past:

Naa 32
seecamp 32 (pre lock version)
q2 beretta tomcats
keltec

The only one I kept was the keltec, and it's the cheapest of the bunch.

 

[Cabinetman]

I'm surprised you left out Keltec. In .32 ACP, it's a terrific little shooter.

I recently upgraded to .380, however, and also installed a Crimson Trace laser. The entire 7 shot pistol slides easily into my pants pocket with the laser and is so light I almost forget it's there. Yet, it's as accurate as any other .380 (or .32 for that matter) and made right here in the USA. It's also not fussy about ammo. Here's a shot compete with installed laser.

Without the laser, the Keltec is an instinctive shooter. With the laser, it brings about 1000% more accuracy to your shot placement regardless of your position. I can't say enough about the Crimson Trace unit.

Rome

 

[highlander]

Walther PP/PPk[/QUOT
2nd that motion. I carry a PP on occasion little large but easy to conceal.

 

[45collector]

Do you want to carry FMJ or hollowpoints? Some who carry the .32 only carry FMJ's, for better penetration. I've got a CZ-50 that is completely reliable and a great little shooter. It doesn't like anything besides FMJ's though. (old design). I carried it for a little while because it's such a comfortable gun to carry, but I won't carry anthing smaller than a .380 now.

 

[M1911]

I have an NAA Guardian. Easy to carry. Painful to shoot. I carry my PM9 now instead.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Remember that you can put a laser slipper on the Guardian. It prints just like a wallet in your back pants pocket. Jack.

 

[seanc]

if you are not dead set on a 32.. a snubbie in 38 or 357 gives a lot more punch for the trade off of just being a little bigger

and to tag off of jacks' messg. about options..
With the clip on the keltec, you don't even need a holster.

 

[M1911]

if you are not dead set on a 32.. a snubbie in 38 or 357 gives a lot more punch for the trade off of just being a little bigger.

I agree with the more punch, but IMHO my 642 is a whole lot bigger than my NAA Guardian.

 

[heinerken]

I have carried a KEL TEC 32 acp for more than 5 years. Absolutely love it. Lite and reliable.

 

[Xak]

I got a Colt Government .380.

@ 3/4" thick it conceals much better than the Walther PPK/Sig 230 types and functions like a little 1911. They are hard to find and pricey, though.

 

[flhri03]

I too have an NAA Gaurdian. I agree it's painful to shoot. Hopefully getting a Ruger LCP to replace it this weekend.

 

[Carguy]

I have a 1903 Colt Hammerless in 32 that is a blast to shoot. I obvioulsy don't carry it (I say obviously as it is in great shape and I'd hate to hurt it's value) but I fell in love with the round. I have been considering a pocket carry bug and like the look of the Seecamp but I understand that it is finickey about ammo. I am watching this thread closely as I am not sure which way to go either. I have heard good things about the Keltec but love the look of the Seecamp (I'm very shallow and need to like the way my gun looks as much as the way it functions)

I look forward to your final decision anxiously

 

[Viking Kitten]

Seecamp is a PITA - ammo jams, uncomfortable to fire, PITA to field strip and reassemble.

Couldn't get rid of it fast enough.


See? All personal opinion, every Seecamp owner who has one (that I have spoken with, and they are all men) love them.

~ Karen

 

[Coyote33]

Better than the 32 and the 380: NAA Guardian .32 NAA

From the web page:

The 32NAA is a new cartridge/firearm 'system' designed and developed by the partnership of North American Arms and Cor-Bon Ammunition.

In essence, the cartridge is based on a 380 case, which is necked-down to hold a smaller 32 bullet. The benefit is a remarkable gain in ballistic performance (below).

The .32NAA Guardian pistol is designed around this cartridge. This gun is almost identical to .380 ACP Guardian, different only in the chamber and the size of the bore. The cartridge is manufactured by Cor-Bon, a well-recognized industry leader in the development of high-performance ammunition.

To summarize, the load delivers in excess of 1222 f.p.s. velocity to a 60 grain proprietary bullet from Hornady. This generates 199 ft. lbs of energy, specifically from the 2.5" Guardian barrel (1453 f.p.s. & 287 ft. lbs from a 4" test barrel).

According to industry expert Ed Sanow, the 32NAA:
Four layers of Denim and 8.3 inches of Gelatin

• Produces more velocity, more energy and more stopping power than any conventional jacketed lead hollow point (JHP) 32 ACP, 380 ACP or 380 ACP (+P) with 15% less recoil (Power Factor) than the (+P),
• Penetrates 8.3" of Gelatin after passing through four (4) layers of denim, expanding to a .55" mushroom with a retained weight of 100%,
• Has a Fuller Index of 62% One-Shot Stops, compared to (for example) the 380 ACP Federal 90gr. Hydra-Shok (53%).

Designed for law enforcement and people serious about personal protection, we think the results speak for themselves.

 

[M1911]

Good luck finding one in MA...

 

[LORD of WAR]

i have a keltec p-32 i could be convinced to sell...comes with the original box and belt clip!

 

[weekendplinker]

I took the afternoon off & visited a couple of my favorite gun shops to check out all the makes/models of the .32. My comparison included offerings from KelTec & Walther. I selected/ordered the Seecamp. My selection was based on looks/feel & ease of concealment. It will be used for 24/7 pocket carry. Some of you wrote about upgrading to .380’s & .38’s. My daily carry gun is an S&W 642, either in pocket or ankle holster depending on day’s activities. Within the last 3-4 months, I have opted to leave it home & carry my .22 Beretta instead because I found it easier to carry/conceal. My thought is that carrying small is better than not carrying at all. I also own a Sig P232 that is one of our ‘house guns’. It’s also used to instruct/intro family/friends to shooting. I used to carry it in my winter coat, glove box, & IWB. I just stopped carrying it one day.
Thanks for all your responses. They were much appreciated.
John

 

[JuergenG]

Walther PP/PPk[/QUOT
2nd that motion. I carry a PP on occasion little large but easy to conceal.

Grazie !
A few of mine:

PP of 1937
Sorry for the poor pic, it's from the auction site I've bought her from.
In real life the engraving is just perfect.

1970's vintage PPk in .380

1970's vintage PP in .22 lR

1970's vintage PP in .380

1970's vintage Pimp PPk in Walther presentation box. Gun is in .32 cal.

1970's vintage PP in .32 cal.

There are a few more living in the same safe.
Just gotta love'em

 

[Chuck Would]

.380 Seacamp

I own a seacamp and I love it. I would love to get one in .380!!

There's one in the Want Ad right now. Got 2 grand?

 

[weekendplinker]

Very very nice. Like the classic look of older Walthers.

 

[weekendplinker]

2 grand!! You can buy one new here in NH for under $800. That is if you don't mind a 90 to 120 day wait (special order item).