.32 isn't a self-defense gun?

[Nobody]

I have full confidence in my .32 to provide adequate defensive capability at close range. Of course, it's a .32 H&R Mag.

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

Kinda like my .32 H&R mag snubs too...

Six cartridges, light recoil in light snubs. Nice.

KR

 

[Nobody]

KR, your constant praise of the S&W .32 snubs is part of what swayed me in that direction.

 

[MeatWagon]

"Now think about this: Cops get paid to see that stuff BEFORE it's cleaned up. Somewhere, right now, some cop is looking at a mess like that because we asked him to take care of the rough stuff for us."

Dont forget the Emt/Paramedics that have to "Work" these victims.



Oh yeah Ive heard stories from a veteran Paramedic about a crack dealer that got shot 21 count'em 21 times with 9mm and contiune walking around like he was in "Night of the Living Dead"!

The Creepy Crawlies are everywhere people, be safe!

 

[Quartus]

Yeah, don't think we pay THEM enough, either.


BTW, welcome to THR!

 

[Rebeldon]

.32 ACP will kill deader than dead. It will do wonders if you point it at the attackers groin area. You might get the attacker to back off without having to pull the trigger. Who wants to be shot there?

 

[Stay Low]

If you ever wonder to yourself if a 32 is enough gun, it isn't enough gun. Pick a caliber you a comfortable with. I was in a Stop and Rob once with a 6 round 9mm when 3 kids walked in, acting oddly, that made me nervous. Right then I thought 6 ain't enough. I wanna feel good about what's on my hip.

 

[oldfella]

Interesting topic and conversation, which has been had many times on most gun related boards. Like most of you I carry what I can, depending on dress and the fact that I am a short-fat old man. In the summer months I carry a 32ACP, while in colder months I carry a 38Spcl/357Mag 3" revolver.

I do have a question about 32ACPs: Which would you trust more, a Beretta Tomcat or a Kel-Tec... reliability, etc. Your response will help me decide to keep or to trade. Thanks. The Oldfella

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

Nobody...

Thanks. I'm glad somebody listen's.
But the truth is, it was Tamara and Marko who I "copied off". They got these Taurus .32 H&R Mag snubs and put silverwood grips on them and put pictures on THR. Well, I was a goner.
I "HAD" to buy one too. I find that the .32 H&R magnum doesn't hurt my arthritis and is pretty powerful. Plus, I like having the extra round. I've bought two revolvers chambered for .32 mag. It's the only AirLite Ti that I like. (Sorry, AirLite Ti owners. No offense. Being not very sensitive to recoil, I thought an AirLite Ti .357 mag would be fun to shoot. I was wrong. It made my Glock 27 feel like a "BB pistol".) I put these thin, slick walnut grips on my S&W 331 and wear it on my ankle. If I get knocked down or am in my truck, it's a pretty fast draw.

KR

 

[chaim]

KR, your constant endorsement of the .32H&R mag makes me want one too. The only reason I haven't done it yet is that I have not seen much of the ammo around here and the only guns I've seen in it are the SA Ruger Single-Sixes in .32H&R (man I really wanted that gun). I do reload revolver now so it is more likely, but I'd like some factory ammo to compare first. Still, it is coming within a year or two. My future snub list looks like this: Taurus 905 (got to check out the new 9mm snub), .22lr Taurus 94 for cheap and easy practice (maybe in the aluminium UL) though it may jump to first depending on how long it takes for the 905 to come to MD, 731UL. So it is the third of my upcoming snubs (if the 905 takes too long it might be second) and it is your fault!

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

Chaim...

I'm GLAD it's my fault. .32 H&R Mag is a great caliber. In my ankle 331, I have alternating rounds of Magsafe and Ferderal Hi-Shok hollow points. Plus, I've had NO TROUBLE at all finding .32 mag ammunition. I've got it all over the house. I've done what I always do. "Hid it from myself".<dammit> I run across a box or two of .32 Mag (which I've forgotten about) frequently.
My 731UL is a joy to shoot. When the weather changes in Kentucky, it's like "SNAP", it's winter. Or SNAP, it's summer. Two seasons. That's what we've got. When the cold rains of winter come, my arthritis kicks in. I can still go shoot because the Taurus is such a comfortable revolver with which to practice. Nice.

KR

 

[Al Thompson]

For .32 Mag ammo, IIRC, Georgia Arms has some with Gold Dots.

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

Thanks Al...

RBCD is my favorite defense ammo. However, Gold Dots are second. I'll order some today. I'm glad that I already sent Georgia Arms my "proof of age" documentation.

KR

 

[Doug S]

I know that 32acp is not the best round for self defense, but my P-32 is often with me when I would be unable to carry anything else.

 

[Feanaro]

.32ACP works. Small bullets CAN kill people just as dead. But aren't there better calibers for the job? I wouldn't tell someone not to use a .32 if that's what they had, could conceal, could use best, etc. But if they could conceal a 9mm, a .40S&W or a .45ACP pistol and shoot it well, why not go bigger? But it all comes down to what you prefer. And I prefer bigger bullets myself.