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Been thinking about this a bit and was wondering what thoughts everyone has on this. My thoughts are as follows:
For a revolver a .32 Cartridge that falls between the .32 H&R which has been sort of loaded down and left behind by ammo makers and the .327 Federal. A round that will consistently do over 1000 fps in a 2” J Frame size revolver with a 85/90 Grain bullet. 6 or even better 7 shot. My contention is the .327 is a bit harsh and pressure too high resulting in too much recoil for a .32 for a fast shooting revolver.
A .32 Cartridge longer than the .32 ACP but shorter and milder than the .30 Super Carry for Sub Compact pistols. Similar ballistics as the revolver cartridge above. Enough for reliable expansion, breaking that 200 foot pound barrier out of an LCP size gun (or just a bit larger) allowing for an extra round or two. Blowback operation may not be possible nor wanted. Taking advantage of extra capacity over a .380 and ensuring enough velocity for even the most stubborn HP. I think the .30 Super carry but it seems like a big investment for two more rounds and so far the pressure seems a bit high that the size of available guns in my mind seem to be missing the point.
For a revolver a .32 Cartridge that falls between the .32 H&R which has been sort of loaded down and left behind by ammo makers and the .327 Federal. A round that will consistently do over 1000 fps in a 2” J Frame size revolver with a 85/90 Grain bullet. 6 or even better 7 shot. My contention is the .327 is a bit harsh and pressure too high resulting in too much recoil for a .32 for a fast shooting revolver.
A .32 Cartridge longer than the .32 ACP but shorter and milder than the .30 Super Carry for Sub Compact pistols. Similar ballistics as the revolver cartridge above. Enough for reliable expansion, breaking that 200 foot pound barrier out of an LCP size gun (or just a bit larger) allowing for an extra round or two. Blowback operation may not be possible nor wanted. Taking advantage of extra capacity over a .380 and ensuring enough velocity for even the most stubborn HP. I think the .30 Super carry but it seems like a big investment for two more rounds and so far the pressure seems a bit high that the size of available guns in my mind seem to be missing the point.