32 acp Load Question

[8x57jrs]

I just bought a 1914 32 acp for $100. The firing pin was missing half so I made a whole pin out of a cleaning rod and am shooting. I read this old post because I want a full power round for my pistol. These Fiocchi bullets are so weak they sometimes won't eject. I can see the bullet reach the target and want to improve on that speed. I do have 32 dies for the s&w and didn't want to buy another die. TY for the info and will punch a few bullets with enough power to eject this old heavy pistol.

 

[berettaprofessor]

There is nothing weak about Fiocchi 32acp. In fact, they're a little "hot" hotter than Winchester or Remington, anyway. I'd look for other reasons for the poor ejection!

 

[bainter1212]

There is nothing weak about Fiocchi 32acp. In fact, they're a little "hot" hotter than Winchester or Remington, anyway. I'd look for other reasons for the poor ejection!

Yep, the Fiocchi .32acp I shoot is pretty hot stuff, no problems with any of my .32s.

OP, is your gun a Mauser 1914? What do you have, specifically?

I have a modest collection of .32s.....

FN1900
Mauser 1914
Beretta 1935
Colt 1903
Savage 1907
CZ 50

Always looking for more. All of mine run perfect with the Fiocchi and also PPU.

 

[WestKentucky]

I have a modest collection of envy for your modest collection of 32s. My collection in 32 is all wheelgun, but that's gonna change soon I hope.

 

[Jim K]

The .32 ACP is no powerhouse, but an auto pistol has to use a round that is balanced to the gun, so I doubt that .32 S&W will work or feed in that pistol. Playing with loads might get what you want or might get you injured, so be careful.

Jim

 

[ArchAngelCD]

As the others have said, Fiocchi ammo is anything but weak. Since you said the firing pin was broken when t you got the gun it's probable the extractor is weak too or at least the spring.

I highly suggest you change all the springs in you gun and when reloading don't be so "frugal" as to use the wrong dies so as not to spend $20 more.

If you need hard to find gun parts Numrich is the place to shop, good luck...
http://www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[Nu2U]

My Ortgies loves Fiocchi ammo.
Check out Wolff Gun Springs.

 

[GRIZ22]

You can use 32 S&W dies to reload 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Magnum, and 327 Federal Magnum. They all size down to .337. 32 ACP has a slight taper, .337 at the base and .336 at the case neck. While they will probably chamber okay using 32 S&W dies to reload 32 ACP you may have problems with sufficient neck tension and get bullet setback.

 

[Walkalong]

You would indeed, and overwork .32 Long etc with good .32 ACP dies. I have a different set for .32 ACP, .32 Long, and .32 Mag.

I started off trying to get by with less, but it wasn't working well for me.

Hopefully the OP will come back with more info.