Description

The L.W. Seecamp micro .32 ACP hideout pistol has been one of the most sought after pistols for ultra-discreet carry by professionals since it appeared on the scene in 1985 and is often described as being made of “unobtanium” due to the difficulty in actually finding one of these guns to purchase.  The .32 Seecamp was revolutionary when introduced due to the fact that it was originally a .25 ACP pistol that was later adapted to fire the larger .32 ACP cartridge in the same-sized gun. To ensure reliability of the Seecamp, it was recommended for many years that only Winchester .32 ACP Silvertip ammo be used in it. Even with this restriction, the pistol was widely popular, and supply could not keep up with demand. Enter North American Arms.

With the expiration of the Seecamp patents on their .32 pistol, North American Arms, primarily known for their outstanding line of rimfire single-action mini revolvers, decided to produce their improved version of the Seecamp, the Guardian, in order to satisfy unmet consumer demand.

Manufactured from stainless steel like its predecessor, the Guardian .32 ACP offered two updates of this sleek little design. The first was changing from the European heel-type magazine release to the American push-button release on the side of the frame. The second change was the addition of small fixed front and rear sights. The Seecamp has none.