Keltec P32

I think if you use the SEARCH function NE of this post, you'll find lots on the P32. It has been discussed, generally positively, here alot.

I just try harder to get .380, its out there but it is rareish and pricey. About $.40-.50 a round.

The p380 has better sights than my p32. My p32 not only has usless sights but deos not point well at all. Under pressure, don't expect to be accurate beyond 5 yards. I can throw my p32 at the target with more accuracy than shooting it. I may fill mine with concrete or silver solder and use it as a rock. I have no confidence in it anymore.

My finish failed quickly. And even soaked in oil it tended to rust. It was fairly reliable, but when it jams it jams for good. No tap, rack, bang. I often had to strip the slide off to clear a double feed.


The p32, p380, and LCP, are IMO obsolete now that the Kahr p380 has come out. It's pricey, but has a much, much better trigger, replaceable sights, and can make a headshot at 10yds. The Kahr is Worth the price to me. Mine likes 70gn Corbon Pwerball

I have 3 wife carries 1 of them I also have the 380. Guess I am blind because I can't see any real difference in the sights. These are more a point shoot pistol than a range gun . All of mine are reliable and I personally don't think 380 any great improvement over the 32 in this small guns . Like you said 32 has 1 more round .less recoil . and accuracy is fine for SD work . Have read 2 news accounts on Net in last month or so. Were the 32 foiled 2 arm robberies. 1 BG shot and Police found near by , and other BG dead right thier . So seem to work for them . Both facing a loaded gun drew and won .

You have three wives? That must be miserable!

3 wives? Use a .45 if you are contemplating suicide, won't hurt as long...

You have three wives? That must be miserable!

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No 1 wife 3 daughters Wife has 2 of the 32 's Oldest daughter about to get her 1 st P-32 and permit

I have one, it sits holstered in my robe pocket. Really small, which is why I like it.

While I've never experienced any issues with my P32, I have given it extensive "fluff & buff" as per KTOG.org recommendations to make sure it is more reliable. Kinda worried about rim lock as well. I painted the sights with "caution" yellow to brighten them up a bit, but I don't expect to shoot beyond contact range with it.

I'd rather have the .380 version though, bigger bullet & better penetration IMHO.

You can actually get 10 round mags for the P32. 11 rounds of .32 beats 7 rounds of .380 every time.

In my experience, the P32 tends to be a little more reliable than the P3AT.

P32 has a last round hold open and you can actually find good ammo for it.

My P32 was 100% reliable, shot 8" low at 25' 32 ACP ammo is more expensive then .380

1 wife and 3 daughters! Better be sure......use a 10mm! LOLz.

I experienced "rim lock" once on my P32. Other than that it was reliable. I now carry the P3AT.

- Eric

Small sights? These are pocket guns...not target pistols. How big of sights do you need to hit something less than 21 feet from you?
I've owned both generations of P32 and P3AT. I currently often carry a 2nd Gen P32. It is accurate for it's intended purpose and has been 100% reliable since day one, well over a thousand rounds so far on that one (more on the others).
It is a good pocket tool when I don't carry something larger.
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Had both P32 and P3AT. The P3 has been put up, the P32 gets carried; I'm more accurate with it and like the recoil and extra round more. 100% reliable so far (250 rounds or so).

I've carried one for three or four years now. It's accurate out to 15 yards on a steel plate 18x24. Never had a problem with rim-lock, nor have I experienced any problems with finish wear or corrosion. It sits in a Galco pocket-holster as we speak.

My Kel Tec P-32 is a great back-up. It has responded every time I pulled the trigger and is not too bad in hitting what you aim at...