Kel-Tec Ammo Questions?

powwowell · June 9, 2013, 06:00 PM

I have two questions about some ammunition that was included, when purchasing a used HC P-32.

The first question is about some Fiocchi ammunition. It's in a green box with the usual 7.65 info, but it has the description "FULL METAL CASE 73 gr (LEADLESS)". The primers have red sealer applied. Is this stuff the equal of regular Fiocchi FMJs? Lesser than?

The second question concerns prvi partisan ammunition. I have never heard of this stuff before. The box is basically blue. It states the contents are FMJ, 71 gr and 4.6 g. The primers are sealed and the head stamps are IK 03, 7.65 x 17. I've read that it comes from Bosnia. Is this stuff any good?

blue32 · June 9, 2013, 06:04 PM

I've run the Prvi through my P-32. It felt less powerful than Aguila fmj. I've never run across Fiocchi that contained primer sealant. If the box said "leadless," I'm guessing that might suggest it is a U.S. version of something like WinClean ammo or rounds which are designed to emit less lead particulate matter into the air upon firing.

tgrbob · June 10, 2013, 12:46 AM

The "leadless" in the ammo description should mean that the bullets are fully encapsulated in copper jacket. This means that lead will not be atomized into the air when fired.
The Prvi stuff should be pretty good ammo. I've used a ton of their component bullets and never had any complaints.

jonnyc · June 10, 2013, 09:56 AM

I use the Prvi for carry in my P32, in JHP and FMJ, it has a good over-all length. It runs 100% for me, as does Fiocchi. I recently tried a box of Aguila and the rounds were shorter than either Prvi or Fiocchi. I had a couple of light primer strikes and 2 rim-locks.

marb4 · June 10, 2013, 10:04 AM

I've never had a problem with the Prvi ammo.

ArchAngelCD · June 12, 2013, 02:36 AM

I carry 60gr Fiocchi JHP ammo in my P-32. Not the XTP ammo, the stuff made in Italy. It's supposed to be rated @1100 fps which give it a good running start in that short barrel. It feeds perfectly for me and it's accurate. I practice with the 73gr FMJ Fiocchi ammo.

ku4hx · June 12, 2013, 05:02 AM

This is Fiocchi's Range Safe .32 ACP round with fully encapsulated lead core bullet.

Primers are non-mercuric and contain no lead styphnate.

Browns Fan · June 16, 2013, 08:34 AM

About 8 yrs ago, I bought some belgian surplus 7.65 at a gun show. My p32 did not like it at all. It does like Fiocchi and S&B.

bigfatdave · June 16, 2013, 06:19 PM

I use both of those ammo types in my p32 and various other .32acp guns

I seem to remember that the Colt 1903 didn't like the lead-free stuff, but the KT isn't picky.

351 WINCHESTER · June 16, 2013, 10:59 PM

Fiocchi makes fine ammo. It's loaded hotter than American ammo. I'd be suprised if you have any issues in your p32 or any other .32acp. Prvi makes some good ammo too. It's made in Serbia.

June 9, 2013, 06:00 PM	#1
powwowell Member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 257	Kel-Tec Ammo Questions? I have two questions about some ammunition that was included, when purchasing a used HC P-32. The first question is about some Fiocchi ammunition. It's in a green box with the usual 7.65 info, but it has the description "FULL METAL CASE 73 gr (LEADLESS)". The primers have red sealer applied. Is this stuff the equal of regular Fiocchi FMJs? Lesser than? The second question concerns prvi partisan ammunition. I have never heard of this stuff before. The box is basically blue. It states the contents are FMJ, 71 gr and 4.6 g. The primers are sealed and the head stamps are IK 03, 7.65 x 17. I've read that it comes from Bosnia. Is this stuff any good?

June 10, 2013, 12:46 AM	#3
tgrbob Member Join Date: June 8, 2013 Location: MT Posts: 2	The "leadless" in the ammo description should mean that the bullets are fully encapsulated in copper jacket. This means that lead will not be atomized into the air when fired. The Prvi stuff should be pretty good ammo. I've used a ton of their component bullets and never had any complaints. __________________ Bob Ryan TopGunReview.com

June 10, 2013, 09:56 AM	#4
jonnyc Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 1,953	I use the Prvi for carry in my P32, in JHP and FMJ, it has a good over-all length. It runs 100% for me, as does Fiocchi. I recently tried a box of Aguila and the rounds were shorter than either Prvi or Fiocchi. I had a couple of light primer strikes and 2 rim-locks. __________________ Always looking for interesting 7.62x25 Tokarev and 7.63 Mauser cartridges!!! Member: International Ammunition Assoc. (IAA), European Cartridge Research Assoc. (ECRA). Ask me about membership!

June 12, 2013, 02:36 AM	#6
ArchAngelCD Member Join Date: November 25, 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 14,009	I carry 60gr Fiocchi JHP ammo in my P-32. Not the XTP ammo, the stuff made in Italy. It's supposed to be rated @1100 fps which give it a good running start in that short barrel. It feeds perfectly for me and it's accurate. I practice with the 73gr FMJ Fiocchi ammo. __________________ Remember boys and girls, gun control only prevents law abiding Americans from owning guns because the Bad Guys don’t obey the laws, no matter how restrictive or lenient the laws are!

June 12, 2013, 05:02 AM	#7
ku4hx Member Join Date: November 8, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,267	This is Fiocchi's Range Safe .32 ACP round with fully encapsulated lead core bullet. Primers are non-mercuric and contain no lead styphnate. __________________ "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.", old Chinese proverb.

June 9, 2013, 06:04 PM	#2
blue32 Member Join Date: July 22, 2012 Posts: 69	I've run the Prvi through my P-32. It felt less powerful than Aguila fmj. I've never run across Fiocchi that contained primer sealant. If the box said "leadless," I'm guessing that might suggest it is a U.S. version of something like WinClean ammo or rounds which are designed to emit less lead particulate matter into the air upon firing.

June 10, 2013, 10:04 AM	#5
marb4 Member Join Date: July 6, 2010 Posts: 281	I've never had a problem with the Prvi ammo.

June 16, 2013, 08:34 AM	#8
Browns Fan Member Join Date: April 18, 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	About 8 yrs ago, I bought some belgian surplus 7.65 at a gun show. My p32 did not like it at all. It does like Fiocchi and S&B. __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. - George Orwell I can imagine a world without violence, without hatred, a world that has no need for armies and wars. I can imagine a world that only knows love and understanding. I can also imagine that we would attack this world, because they would never expect it and such a world must have a lot of neat things to take.

June 16, 2013, 06:19 PM	#9
bigfatdave Member Join Date: July 13, 2008 Location: Near Camp Perry Posts: 5,437	I use both of those ammo types in my p32 and various other .32acp guns I seem to remember that the Colt 1903 didn't like the lead-free stuff, but the KT isn't picky. __________________ Write your legislators Really, stop reading this and write your legislators, at all levels

June 16, 2013, 10:59 PM	#10
351 WINCHESTER Member Join Date: March 19, 2007 Posts: 3,165	Fiocchi makes fine ammo. It's loaded hotter than American ammo. I'd be suprised if you have any issues in your p32 or any other .32acp. Prvi makes some good ammo too. It's made in Serbia. __________________ "Beware the man who wears a belt and suspenders"