.32 Auto opinions

[TurboJeff]

I bought a P32 KT.We've had 2 other P32 s in the past, but we sold them.

Her primary carry is a Glock G23 .40. The P32 will serve as her backup and carry anywere BUG.

I think I load it with a FMJ load out. I agree with the previoujs posters that a JHP might no go through light clothing, and may fail to expand on inpact

 

[Jackal]

Well, when a larger gun just wont do, I would rather carry my NAA Guardian .32 than no gun at all.

 

[Schleprok62]

If your gf has her heart set on a certain gun, just buy it. If she like it she will practice with it and become a good shot. I would rather her have a 32 she can hit with than a 9mm she never practices with and can't shoot.

This is my train of thought. Also, if she does become a gunny... this will likely turn into a stepping stone to bigger and better.

She does like how my Millennium Pro feels, but is still leary of recoil...:banghead: I keep telling her that once she get's to shootin', she'll not think about it so much because it won't be noticeable once she starts putting holes in paper where she wants the holes to be...


Did that come out right???

 

[JohnBT]

"The Rohrbaugh looks like an incredible pistol.

Tell us...does it live up to the reputation?"


Mine does, completely, including its reputation for being a handful recoil-wise. It's shootable, but let's just say I'll never again fire it 101 times like I did the first time out with it. I shot 1 round out of the 3rd box and suddenly decided I'd spend the rest of the afternoon shooting my BHP.

The R9's workmanship is so outstanding that the first time my 85-year-old Python-shooting father saw mine he just stopped, and then slowly flipped it from side to side marveling at it. Usually the first thing he does with a new gun is check the sights and then the trigger.

He never showed any interest in my P-32. Said it was too light to throw.

John

 

[Guillermo]

Hey John,

Thanks for the "review". I would like to upgrade from my Guardian .380 as my daily concealed carry. The Rohrbaugh sounds outstanding.


They are so rare that it is unlikely that I would get a chance to shoot one prior to purchase.

I wouldn't normally be concerned save your description "It's shootable".

 

[DrLaw]

Don't know why

Don't know why I did not post this one before, but better late than never.

Ortgies .32

The Doc is out now.

 

[Tomac]

For years I've carried various .32 Tomcats for deep CCW and have found nothing to fault w/the new Inox version. The tip-up bbl is easier for physically weaker people to load/check than racking the slide on more conventional designs. As mentioned earlier, better a less powerful pistol she likes and is willing to become proficient with than something more powerful she won't want to practice with.
Tomac

 

[106rr]

32 Auto Opinions

The pre WW2 Italian Armed Forces did an exhaustive study on the effectiveness of both the 380 and the 32. The firearm in question was the familiar Beretta. The Army concluded that the 380 (9X17) was clearly the better cartridge. The Navy concluded that the 32 (7.65X17) was clearly the better cartridge.
The 32 turned out to be more accurate than the 380 by a factor of 33%. The 380 was slightly more powerful showing about a 28% advantage. The 32 held one more cartridge in the mag than the 380 (about a 15% advantage). Remember that the Europeans issue only one mag with the pistol. You can see that we are splitting hairs here. The effectiveness with ball ammo is very similar in my opinion.
One issue is that people are making blanket statements about effectiveness without considering the platform. In Europe that 32 and 380 were fired from a full size holster pistol, not a back up gun. A 2" barrel will not be effective with either calber. Given a choice between a CZ 83 in 32 and a KelTec 380, I would clearly choose the 32. A fifteen round mag with a full size, accurate pistol known for it's great ergonomics will trump the back up every time. Reverse the platforms and I would clearly choose the 380.
The biggest problem with pistols in general and pocket pistols in particular is hitting the target.

 

[PX15]

106rr:

It's sorta funny to hear someone use an Italian study on the effectiveness of different caliber rounds fired from a pistol when I was of the understanding that the Italians never actually "fired" their pistols..

I know in WW2 the Italians were very good about laying down their pistols and rifles, but as to actually shooting any of them in anger enough to become experts on caliber and ballistics, that's totally unexpected.

I think the Italians make very good wine, and I've always had a soft spot for the little "Vespa" scooter, but as to the Italian military being experts in military weapons and such would be a big surprise..

No offense Intended/just personal opinion..

Jesse


P.S. Did I mention, I'm just yanking your chain?

 

[blindspot]

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot26.htm

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot27.htm

 

[FranklyTodd]

Beretta Tomcat 3032 32acp is nice - my boss has one and likes it. Barrel tilts up to load the chamber.

If it needs to be even smaller, I just got the Ruger LCP 380acp - I like it so far, but only 150rds through it...

 

[rWt]

K Frame S&W with .38 Special loads and CT grips is one of my choices. Also keep my Rohrbaugh 9mm near by. But then, I also have a S&W 25-5 in 45 Colt handy as well. After that, I'll try charm.

For what it's worth, I recently took a lady friend to the range. The recoil with a LWS32 was fine. The LWS380 was too much for her as was a Rohrbaugh 9mm. She bought a LWS32. If she doesn't like shooting it, she'll never practice.

 

[EricShelton]

I have a soft spot in my heart for the 32 ACP. Maybe it's 'cause my Grandpa left me an old 1908 Pocket Hammerless that looks like it was never fired. Regardless, I've carried a .32 a lot of days. And it seems to me that one of the major gun rags just ran an article saying .32 was enough.

Shot placement, shot placement, shot placement. I'd rather hit with my .32 than miss with .45

Now, having said that, my last trip to the range with my KelTec P-32 was so trouble prone, and I experienced so much rimlock, that I was really shaken up and refused to carry it as a defensive pistol anymore. I sold it and found myself a good Kimber for a decent price. But a 1911 ain't exactly a pocket gun...

I would gladly carry a .32 again if it were a Colt 1908 (not Grandpa's- that one's retired for sentiment), as it is nice and slim but still small pistol sized and provide a decent hand-hold. I would also gladly carry a Seecamp.

And from everything I've read, the only reason to go .380 over .32 is reliability of function. Again, match your ammo to your gun, and .32 is still a viable option, with more recorded instances of stopping bad guys than .380.

jmho...

 

[PX15]

EricShelton:

www.seecamp.com.







If you like 32cal. pistols, here's the place.

No "rimlock" to be found, Seecamps don't "do" rimlock...

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[Claude Clay]

the colt goes in my sig coat to the theater, the KT goes bike riding and the walther stays home.