NAA Guardian .380 ACP Micro Pistol, Stainless, DAO, Fixed-Barrel Blowback, 2.49 in Barrel, 6+1, All-Steel with 2 Magazines
This North American Arms Guardian .380 ACP is a micro-size, all-stainless, double-action-only pistol built in the United States. Major components are 17-4 PH stainless steel, with a billet-machined slide and an investment-cast frame. It features a fixed-barrel direct-blowback system, low-profile integral sights, and an Integral Locking System, and it comes with two factory 6-round magazines and complete factory packaging, including a test envelope dated April 25, 2022.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: External handling evidence is minimal. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- North American Arms Guardian .380 ACP pistol
- Two 6-round factory .380 Guardian steel magazines with finger-extension baseplates (bodies marked ".380" and "MADE IN ITALY")
- North American Arms factory hard case
- Factory cardboard box with matching serialized label (model NAA-380GUARDS)
- Owner's Instruction Manual for NAA Guardian
- Factory test envelope with model/serial and rifling data (dated April 25, 2022)
- Integral Locking System keys
The Guardian .380 ACP pairs micro dimensions with an all-steel build. The slide is machined from stainless billet and the frame is investment-cast stainless, providing a uniform stainless finish across the pistol. It is made in the United States and identified by manufacturer part number NAA-380GUARDS.
Its operating system is fixed-barrel direct-blowback, and the action is double-action-only with second-strike capability. The hammer is internal/enclosed, and the pistol incorporates North American Arms' Integral Locking System (ILS).
Controls are straightforward: a left-side round-button magazine release and a right-side takedown button. The slide wears angled rear serrations and integral fixed sights. Sight elements include a low-profile integral front blade and a square-notch rear.
Key specs include a 2.49 in barrel, 6+1 capacity, and 1:15 RH, 6-groove rifling. This example includes two factory 6-round magazines with finger-extension baseplates, and complete factory packaging with a test envelope dated April 25, 2022. The original MSRP is listed at $520.