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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: ICEMAN on September 08, 2008, 09:07:10 PM

Title: Anyone handle a 32NAA yet?
Post by: ICEMAN on September 08, 2008, 09:07:10 PM: Would like some feedback on this pistol, North American Arms 32NAA

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).
Title: Re: Anyone handle a 32NAA yet?
Post by: Bscman on September 08, 2008, 09:24:09 PM: I had a conversion kit for my Russian Hi-cap Makarov....loved the cartridge, but ended up selling the pistol (complete package) and doubled my money. This was about a year ago.

Very, very fun cartridge...hard a hard time recovering brass at outdoor ranges, though, since they shot out of the pistol 15+ feet!

Wish I could comment on the pistol...
Not sure on the price, but you can built a nice makarov in .32NAA (and get brass, cheap at makarov.com) for under $350. I love those maks!

Defintitely a reloaders cartridge!
Title: Re: Anyone handle a 32NAA yet?
Post by: ICEMAN on September 08, 2008, 09:28:44 PM: I am dying to put one in my hand, thinking pocket carry piece... Hot little round... If I get one I will have the sights shaved, all corners rounded, drop in trijicon sight in the slide, and scalloped slide.... Kaching!