.32 auto for concealed carry
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I have a .380 P232. I bet the P230 in .32 is a sweet shooting little honey.
I have a .380 P232. I bet the P230 in .32 is a sweet shooting little honey.
mainmech48
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My "always" gun is a Keltec P-32. It's in my pocket nestled in a Don Hume #1 as I type. It's almost never my only CCW, but it's always on my person because it's almost invisible no matter what I'm wearing.
Starter52
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I have occasionally slipped a Walther PP .32 into my waistband when I'm out and about.
PaulBk
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P32 when nothing else will do...
I still feel safe
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I still feel safe
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I have carried both .32 pistols and revolvers without any worries. Of course a bigger cartridge is usually more advantageous, but in the end it comes down to bullet placement. .32 handguns, and the .32 automatic in particular have been carried for personal protection for about 100 years. That should have been adequate time enough to show they’re up to the task if the user does his/her part.
doncameron
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VZOR-70 or Smith & Wesson safety hammerless, either in the waistband or
in the pocket.
in the pocket.
Whirlwind06
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Just got a Kel-tec P32 nice little dinner party gun.
A pleasure to shoot compared to the KT .380 I had.
A pleasure to shoot compared to the KT .380 I had.
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Hypnogator
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Ditto here, except that I have a "pocket slipper" laser attached to mine, and don't bother with a holster.
cloudcroft
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I prefer the beretta 3032 Tomcat (inox version). One reason is that it is both SA and DA. Another is that it seems to be pretty durable for a long service life.
I'd look into the KelTec P32 but I don't really like DAO guns and it's probably less durable for the long haul.
-- John D.
I'd look into the KelTec P32 but I don't really like DAO guns and it's probably less durable for the long haul.
-- John D.
NORTEXED
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I carry a P32 most of the time also. I had a Tomcat, and they are sweet little guns, but the hammer spring acting as the blowback spring, made the trigger pull a little heavy in DA for my taste. That, and in a pocket holster in my back pocket, the protruding mag release button and mild spring behind it had a bad habit of releaseing the mag when I sat down. After about the 10th time I pulled it out of my pocket at night to find the clip out 1/2 inch, I quit carrying it, and sold it to a buddy for an overnight travel bag gun, which it was perfect for.
armoredman
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I have carried a CZ-70 .32 before, LOTS more pistol than you pay for. It rode with me when my son was being born, too.
Anna's Dad
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KT & Tomcat
I have a Beretta Tomcat INOX and a Kel-Tec P32 both in .32 ACP. I carried the Tomcat until I got the KT. The difference in width and weight is unbelievable. I carry the little P32 every day.
I have a Beretta Tomcat INOX and a Kel-Tec P32 both in .32 ACP. I carried the Tomcat until I got the KT. The difference in width and weight is unbelievable. I carry the little P32 every day.
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Carrying a 50+ year old Walther PP in .32 acp right now.
cloudcroft
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NORTEXED,
Yeah, the Tomcat's DA is heavy -- like many revolvers -- but I don't use DA.
And if I did, my tactics would cover it so the heavy trigger pull on the first shot would not be an issue.
-- John D.
Yeah, the Tomcat's DA is heavy -- like many revolvers -- but I don't use DA.
And if I did, my tactics would cover it so the heavy trigger pull on the first shot would not be an issue.
-- John D.
cloudcroft
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I liked the NAA Mini Revolver in 22 mag, too...until it broke, twice! So I went to a Beretta 21A...much more reliable durable and robust.
Could no longer trust the NAA and do not recommend NAA Minis to anyone for carry/SD purposes due to their crappy internal design, fit and finish.
-- John D.
Could no longer trust the NAA and do not recommend NAA Minis to anyone for carry/SD purposes due to their crappy internal design, fit and finish.
-- John D.
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Cloudcroft, OT but, is that where you're located
chaim
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I just bought an NAA Guardian in .32ACP with the intention that it will always be with me when I'm in a legal carry situation (read: out of state).
It is quite small and light so when my S&W 442 isn't in my front pocket my NAA will be (assuming it proves reliable). When the 442 is in my pocket (or for some strange reason I don't want a gun in my pocket) I plan on getting one of those "push up" IWB holsters and keeping it on my left side. They hold the gun at or below your waist line so you can almost carry untucked without a cover garment. That way I can carry my primary IWB on my strong side, have the 442 in my strong side pocket, and the NAA will be on my weak side should my right arm be injured or busy holding off an attack.
If I ever move out of MD I'll probably replace it with a Kel-tec P32 (or more likely, have the Kel-tec to compliment the NAA- use the NAA for left hand IWB carry and the even lighter Kel-tec for when I pocket carry the little .32).
It is quite small and light so when my S&W 442 isn't in my front pocket my NAA will be (assuming it proves reliable). When the 442 is in my pocket (or for some strange reason I don't want a gun in my pocket) I plan on getting one of those "push up" IWB holsters and keeping it on my left side. They hold the gun at or below your waist line so you can almost carry untucked without a cover garment. That way I can carry my primary IWB on my strong side, have the 442 in my strong side pocket, and the NAA will be on my weak side should my right arm be injured or busy holding off an attack.
If I ever move out of MD I'll probably replace it with a Kel-tec P32 (or more likely, have the Kel-tec to compliment the NAA- use the NAA for left hand IWB carry and the even lighter Kel-tec for when I pocket carry the little .32).
MICHAEL T
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Ive got 2 P-32 loaded with Corbon I don't feel unarmed when I carry the 32. My wife carries hers daily. She doesn't like recoil of the 380 KT
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