Before anyone starts cutting on Seecamp .32 magazines, I seem to remember that the LWS-32 mags being manufactured for shorter cartridges has the effect of eliminating the risk of rim-lock malfunctions, so, this mod may allow rim-lock to occur. I cannot site a source, and have never modified LWS-32 magazines to allow accepting longer OAL cartridges, so cannot verify any of this, based upon personal experience. There is, however, plenty of written mention of rim-lock with .32 autos, on forums, and in books and magazines.
One thing I can say, is that Seecamps FEED reliably, when one uses the recommended ammo, which is all that I have tried. If I were to modify a magazine, to accept longer-OAL cartridges, I would ONLY use that mag for training, with cheaper ammo. One advantage, for me, is that Seecamp pistols fit my hands so well, and point “naturally” for me, at least for windage, so, my usual training with long-stroke DA revolvers provides the necessary live-fire practice.
Most pocket autos require me to hold my trigger finger “just so,” in a manner unique to the particular weapon, and so require plenty of practice with live ammo, but the Seecamp’s trigger pivot point is so far forward, it feels, to me, like pulling the trigger of a mid-sized revolver.
I have owned two Seecamp LWS-32 pistols long-term, the first of which I stupidly sold. Both were bought new. I recently added two more, pre-owned, this year, which I have yet to test-fire. All are Milford guns, so, hand-made. I would like to try one of the newer CNC guns, too, sooner or later.
My only 32. Bernadelli model 60 hammer fired. Its very well made and very tight. It dates to 1969. Picked it up in an auction because 32 is one of those non mainstream calibers you can get when everything else dries up. It always hangs up on the last round in the magazine. I guess it's not broken in yet. What I really want is a 1903 Colt.
