Best defensive ammo for Keltec P32?

[TamThompson]

Yesterday I broke down and gave into the urge to get a back-up gun and bought a Keltec P32. In addition to being a nice back-up for my Glock 30, this is a gun I can and will carry when I'm out running and/or hiking a few miles in the heat, or mountain biking. Even a Glock 30 can be a bit much for a 5-mile run in the heat!

I hear conflicting versions of the best ammo for this little gun, which weighs about 9.4 ounces, LOADED. Saw a few pages on one-stop shot percentages, and it looked like Wincester Silvertips come out on top, but then the gun shop guy swore by Blue Glasers. Right now, I have it loaded with 6 Blue Glasers and 2 Magtechs. (Mag capacity is 7, and I have one in the pipe.) I know, I know: I should try out all ammo before I carry it. But BLUE GLASERS? They cost $2/bullet!

Is a .32 too small to use hollow-points in? Should I go FMJ? Blue Glaser? Silvertips? RBCD? Hydrashox? Supreme Black Multi-Taloned Aliens from Outer Space?

Thanks in advance,

 

[coldshot03/04]

Some say that the KT doesnt like HP ammo. But, I load mine with Winchester Silver Tips. I have had no problems "Period" with any ammo that I have put through it. I cant recommend the Glasers for a small gun.

 

[usnavymasterchief]

Go over to www.ktog.org which is the Kel Tec Owners Group. There you will find all the info you could possibly want from guys who own and use Kel Tec's and know them inside out. Guys like FLYER, YZGUY and FIGNOZZLE are a wealth of info about your gun.
When you get on KTOG, look up Rim Lock, find out what it is and what causes it. That will help you decide what ammo's best for you. Most owners will recommend FMJ only in a P32 to prevent rim lock. Also find out what they call "Fluff and Buff" and what that can do for your pistol. I F&B'd mine before I shot it for the first time and I use only FMJ. She runs 100% reliable. Frangible rounds like Glazer Blues, Mag Safe and others advertise some amazing specs but don't believe all you hear and read about them, stick to some high quality FMJ's and get rid of the frangibles you'll be a lot better off. Mag Safe would like you to believe that their .32 caliber rounds will turn your gun into a .45, don't believe it. Check out KTOG, you'l be glad you did.

 

[mtnbkr]

I carry RWS/Dynamit-Nobel FMJ. HP's don't have any penetration IMO. The RWS load has been 100% reliable for me and seems hotter than the American stuff I've shot (haven't tried Cor-Bon or specialty loads though).

Chris

 

[yzguy]

stuff you should know:

fmj vs hps in P-32's
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/fmjvshp.htm

the answer to what is rim lock
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/rimlock.htm

the solution to rim lock (should you want to use shorter ammo)
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/flyerwire.htm

general new kt owner info:
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/newownerinfo.htm

accuracy hints:
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/accuracy.htm

how to take it apart:
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/disassembly.htm

all this and much more (links at the top of this page):
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/index.htm

gel tests out of a P-32:
http://www.goldenloki.com/ammo/gel/32acp/gel32acp.htm

if you have any questions stop by http://www.ktog.org/vbulletin/ and post...