North American Arms Guardian 380ACP Compact Semi Auto DAO SS

Yes, I carry this gun every day, but that's only because I haven't found the gun I want to replace it with yet, maybe a walther ppk or a Smith and Wesson M and P shield. there are 2 main problems with this gun: 1, it feels like you taped a firecracker to the end of your trigger finger every time you shoot it, and most importantly, this thing jams about every other shot. I was so fed up with the jams (keep in mind that .380 ammo is expensive, as is this gun, I paid almost $500 for it, as will you after paying the FFL dealer to receive it for you) that I was ready to sell it to some other poor sucker but I wrote to NAA and asked them what was the best ammo for it . they said they only use winchester Silvertip ammo in it, which of course is only available by mail order, so I ordered it, and I must admit that it only jammed once shooting about 44 rounds of the winchester. I will buy another box of the winchester, and if it can get thru 50 rds without jamming, then I'll keep it. if not, I'm selling it so you can buy mine. the first reviewer must work for the manufacturer.

By y chromo RN from Miami, FL

My gun has had about 150 rounds through it with no problem. Conventional wisdom is to put at least 100-200 rounds through a new gun to break it in, but I'm already carrying mine daily with two spare mags. For me, this gun is one of the best .380's on the market because it meets my specific needs. It comes with the added weight of a stainless frame, which is beneficial for controlling recoil and can aid in converting the gun into an emergency impact tool. Build quality is very good - it's a beautiful gun in design and fit and finish. Not as pretty as a Seecamp, but it's half the price, easier to find, and has superior features. I found it to be relatively pleasant to shoot and surprisingly accurate for its size. Trigger pull is intentionally heavy but smooth. I highly recommend the pinky grip extension on the magazines, as they make a tremendous difference when getting a proper grip and also drawing the gun. There are plenty of accessories and effective ammo choices for the Guardian, so if you are reading this review, surely you can find the Guardian that is right for you.

By Dan from Glen Allen, VA

I have had the Guardian 380acp for a few months now and haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, so I went this last weekend at the range to try it out. I also wanted to see how accurate the laser grips were. After about 10 shots I was hitting about a 2" pattern consistently at about 10 yards. Right where the laser was targeting. Since the gun is very small it hurt your trigger finger every time it fired. Since I haven't tried any other brand I can't tell you if it is better or worse than another compact 380. I love the gun though, and was very impressed with the accuracy. The gun is made from 17-4 stainless, so it is going to last allot of years.

By Nuclear from Utah