Sistema1927
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I bought one of the Beretta 81's that were available as law enforcement trade ins from Europe a couple of years ago. Seemed to be a little big for a .32 ACP, but has proved to be quite accurate.
Unfortunately that is a wadcutter gun.
Very close to my suggestion. Not a PPK but a PP. they are a slightly larger platform with a little more heft. The one I had was hard on brass, but it was a serious shooter. The extra grip size is definitely a big plus for accurate shooting, and added weight seems to be a plus for guns at this size bracket because the weight soaks up small involuntary muscle movements that might lead to fliers with a lighter more nimble gun.If the PPK in .32 is as accurate as the PPK IN .380, that would be one suggestion. My .380 PPK is a very accurate pistol.
Well bust my britches!Except when it isn't
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The .32 ACP XTP is thought to hold up better at 50 yards than a .32 S&W Long wadcutter meant for 25 metres.
Some of the pocket .32s are relatively accurate. In many countries of Europe, you had to show participation in target shooting to get a license for a pistol. Little or no (authorized) CCW. So there were matches held for pocket and "vest pocket" pistols.
Henry Stebbins mentioned a guy who made 6" barrels for the Colt Pocket Hammerless before WWII, and included better sights. It had a strange heavy profile where it protruded from the slide.
I had, emphasis on “HAD”, a Beretta Tomcat circa 1995-2002. I loved it to death! It according to Beretta, had 4 cracks! Not just the one I noticed before I sent it back. They sent me a new Inox (stainless)) that was traded NIB towards a S&W Model 617 (I still have)….I think part of your limitation will be ammo selection. As far as I know, nobody makes .32 ACP Match.
While I'm perfectly happy with the accuracy of my Colt 1903, that's really about quite close-range shooting. The small grip and sights limit things at longer ranges.
My inclination would be to investigate the .32 S&W Long target auto rabbit hole, which requires fairly deep pockets. At least Lapua and others make .32 S&W Long match wadcutter ammo.
If the OP is looking for accuracy above all, this is the answer. The guys who shoot these tend to load their own, both for savings and load tuning.My inclination would be to investigate the .32 S&W Long target auto rabbit hole, which requires fairly deep pockets. At least Lapua and others make .32 S&W Long match wadcutter ammo.
It's only one pistol, but in your opinion do you think the .30 Super is inherently an accurate cartridge kind of like .32 S&W Long?Have a look at my avatar.
That’s a S&W .30 Super Carry Sheild EZ with 100gr Federal HydraShoks. 10shot group fired at 25yds from sand bags, 2-handed. 1st 5 landed inside 1.25” just under POA. I adjusted my sight picture and last two went into the 1” black square. It’s now my favorite .32 auto.
Bought a second that’s never been out of the plastic shipping sleeve, for when they go extinct as predicted…
It's only one pistol, but in your opinion do you think the .30 Super is inherently an accurate cartridge kind of like .32 S&W Long?
That'd be exciting if it is, but we need more than just the Shield to get the most out of the .30's potential accuracy.
Ouch, my ass hurts just thinking about the hit my wallet would take.Nighthawk.
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Have Manurhin PP that is very accurate for what it is.Very close to my suggestion. Not a PPK but a PP. they are a slightly larger platform with a little more heft. The one I had was hard on brass, but it was a serious shooter. The extra grip size is definitely a big plus for accurate shooting, and added weight seems to be a plus for guns at this size bracket because the weight soaks up small involuntary muscle movements that might lead to fliers with a lighter more nimble gun.
Yep, very happy with mine.I bought one of the Beretta 81's that were available as law enforcement trade ins from Europe a couple of years ago. Seemed to be a little big for a .32 ACP, but has proved to be quite accurate.
Kinda wish I'd grabbed one.Yep, very happy with mine.
As far as I know, nobody makes .32 ACP Match.
Yes. The ammo has incredibly low sd’s. Particularly the premium CCI and Federal.It's only one pistol, but in your opinion do you think the .30 Super is inherently an accurate cartridge kind of like .32 S&W Long?
That'd be exciting if it is, but we need more than just the Shield to get the most out of the .30's potential accuracy.