Looking for an accurate 32 ACP.

If the PPK in .32 is as accurate as the PPK IN .380, that would be one suggestion. My .380 PPK is a very accurate pistol.

.32 ACP target pistols had something of a renaissance in Italy and Spain in the 60s. The three that come to mind are the Bernadelli M90, Beretta M100, and Benelli B77.
Pretty sure Llama, Star, and Astra made some similar guns as well.

If money is no object, there's always Pardini-

The Ortgies had a reputation for accuracy.

In addition to the PPK, I'd add its parent model; the PP without the K (Kriminal; basically detective model).

My two Bernardelli are also pretty accurate. The Model 60 is hammer fired while the other (never had a model name or model number that I know of) is striker fired.

The issue at hand is most all .32 ACP's are built to be carried and concealed, probably the easiest to acquire that has target shooting features is the Beretta 100, but that is just a Beretta 70 with a longer barrel, it's still a design based around protection and concealment, not accurate target shooting.

I looked at every .32 Auto on gunbroker earlier and I think out of all of them, the Savage is one I would consider for accuracy, but like every other .32, it needs better sights.

I've all but given up on target .32 pistols or basically any .32 pistol with good sights, so I'm hoping we see more .30 Super Carry pistols made as those will be put in 9mm size pistols, meaning full size, and won't have trash fixed sights.

jar said:

The Ortgies had a reputation for accuracy.

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I don't really know about the Ortigies reputation for accuracy, and I have never owned one. I have handled them, however, and the sights are microscopic. This was not unusual at the time, but the Ortgies is still nothing I would choose as a plinker. Besides the sights, the striker is said to be fragile because of its design, and the disconnector also has a reputation for getting out of adjustment easily. They are good looking guns, well made of good materials, but the design is apparently more interesting than excellent. There are a lot of them in the US because they were dumped here, for reasons to do with keeping a core group of the Erfurt Arsenal work force together.

PS - The Ortgies are also part of a group of pistols with tricky grip removal systems (see also the S&W 35 and 32, and the Remington Model 51). I see the grips on the pictured gun are very nice replacements.

The best sights one is going to get in a .32 is the Beretta 100, but those are hard to find and costly. Next best option is the Beretta 81.

If a non traditional pistol is ok, the Vz 61 Skorpion may be the best option for a target shooting .32. Could probably find a mount and put a red dot on it.

I have a bunch of 32acp pistols. The Beretta Model 100 is easily the most accurate, due to the long barrel and large sights.

The Beretta 81 is second. It has a longer barrel and bigger sights than most 32's, and a larger grip to hang onto.

I found the M100 for $400-something after haunting GB for a few months. The M81's were very cheap surplus a few years back.

My PP and PPK variants aren't that great for accuracy, TBH.

NIGHTLORD40K said:

If money is no object, there's always Pardini-
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Unfortunately that is a wadcutter gun.

Cz83 in 32 acp. Have a lot of fun with mine!

My VERY accurate .32 autoloading pistol. Yes, it uses only wadcutter bullets. All the better for accuracy. Agreed, it is difficult to carry concealed, but the OP asked for accuracy not concealability. Also easily convertible in seconds to .22 long rifle for inexpensive practice or competition similar to how an AR rifle upper / lower can be converted. (that's the lever on the left side)
Walther GSP, designed and used for Olympic level competition. 1000 or 1200 gram trigger modules and a 5 try dry fire trigger module. Also changeable in seconds. (that's the slotted & dotted screw head on the left side) Rear sight has inserts of different width to suit your desired sight picture. Pistol was designed & built for easy maintenance & wear parts to be easily replaced. No gunsmith needed.
5 round .22 RF and .32 S&W long magazines. Right or left hand grips, low bore axis so it recoils (such as it is) straight back in your hand.
I got this fine example from my shootin buddy after he got tired of my years of drooling over it. And yes, that trigger pivots from the bottom.

SIG P230 in .32ACP. It's a bigger, more sophisticated cousin to the PP series. They are beautifully made, have a decent single action trigger, good sights, and a great feel in the hand.
There is a .380 version that isn't as pleasant to shoot. I'm not sure if either is still in production.
Moon

I think part of your limitation will be ammo selection. As far as I know, nobody makes .32 ACP Match.

While I'm perfectly happy with the accuracy of my Colt 1903, that's really about quite close-range shooting. The small grip and sights limit things at longer ranges.

My inclination would be to investigate the .32 S&W Long target auto rabbit hole, which requires fairly deep pockets. At least Lapua and others make .32 S&W Long match wadcutter ammo.

My German police trade in Wather PP 7.65mm is very accurate with 71gr. fmj.

Dave DeLaurant said:

While I'm perfectly happy with the accuracy of my Colt 1903

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Ditto with mine, too.
If, not quite fitting the "accurate" paradigm, per se.
The sights, while adequate, do not scream "target" so very much.

jar said:

My two Bernardelli are also pretty accurate. The Model 60 is hammer fired while the other (never had a model name or model number that I know of) is striker fired.

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The Bernardelli 60 .32ACP was also available with a longer barrel, just like the .22L.R. version.
The second one you posted was my very first pistol, bought used in like-new conditions back in 2007. Here in Italy is generally known as Bernardelli 48 or 49 but you are 100% right: there's no such name on the frame or on the slide. Mine was proof benched in 1954. I don't have it anymore but I still remember the serial number, LOL.
Even in the instruction sheet it doesn't have a specific designation:


Same on the "Historical Atlas of hand guns" by judge Edoardo Mori:


Sources:

5-SHOTS said:

The Bernardelli 60 .32ACP was also available with a longer barrel, just like the .22L.R. version.
The second one you posted was my very first pistol, bought used in like-new conditions back in 2007. Here in Italy is generally known as Bernardelli 48 or 49 but you are 100% right: there's no such name on the frame or on the slide. Mine was proof benched in 1954. I don't have it anymore but I still remember the serial number, LOL.
Even in the instruction sheet it doesn't have a specific designation:
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Same on the "Historical Atlas of hand guns" by judge Edoardo Mori:
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Pistola Automatica "Bernardelli" Cal. 7,65 - 9 Corto

Atlante storico delle armi

Atlante storico delle armi corte - Historisches Atlas der Handfeuerwaffen - Historical Atlas of hand guns

www.earmi.it

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My Bernardelli 60 is from 1968 and the striker fired one is from 1952. I got the 60 IIRC in early the early 1970s and the striker in late 1960s.

I have a desire to add a Seecamp 32acp to the collection. It will be used for close up range fun mainly. I don't think it will shoot the holes in lifesavers much past 3' with fair accuracy out to about 15'.....

Beretta 90 would be my first choice. Beretta 100 would be my 2nd.

kidneyboy said:

Unfortunately that is a wadcutter gun.

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This one shoots 32 ACP.