Current production 32 acp firearms
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No trouble guys, thanks. That's why I love this forum.
On 32 caliber revolvers, I really like them. I think the the 327 federal is a great round and it's nice to have the versatility to shoot all the other 32 calibers, including 32 acp. My only reservation is that I think there's a niche in the ccw revolver market that's not being met. Right now all revolvers is 327 mag are built on the same frames as revolvers chambered in 357 mag. That's because of the high pressure of the 327, if I understand it correctly.
If someone wanted to produce a true 32 pocket revolver (not just an sp101, lcr or 642) scaled down in size and chamber it in 32 h&r mag, I think there would be a market for it. NAA, Taurus, Charter and a few others seem likely candidates to produce such a gun, but haven't seen one yet. I think a gun like that, with better muzzle energy than a 380, would be pretty attractive.
32 h&r mag does ~960 fps from a two inch barrel while a 380 from a 2.5 inch barrel does ~840 fps. Both 85 gn bullets. See ballistics by the inch.
In the mean time I guess I can dream and be mildly unsatisfied with the current options for semi-autos in 32 acp.
(Now I'm misdirecting my own thread, but your comment about revolvers got me thinking.)
On 32 caliber revolvers, I really like them. I think the the 327 federal is a great round and it's nice to have the versatility to shoot all the other 32 calibers, including 32 acp. My only reservation is that I think there's a niche in the ccw revolver market that's not being met. Right now all revolvers is 327 mag are built on the same frames as revolvers chambered in 357 mag. That's because of the high pressure of the 327, if I understand it correctly.
If someone wanted to produce a true 32 pocket revolver (not just an sp101, lcr or 642) scaled down in size and chamber it in 32 h&r mag, I think there would be a market for it. NAA, Taurus, Charter and a few others seem likely candidates to produce such a gun, but haven't seen one yet. I think a gun like that, with better muzzle energy than a 380, would be pretty attractive.
32 h&r mag does ~960 fps from a two inch barrel while a 380 from a 2.5 inch barrel does ~840 fps. Both 85 gn bullets. See ballistics by the inch.
In the mean time I guess I can dream and be mildly unsatisfied with the current options for semi-autos in 32 acp.
(Now I'm misdirecting my own thread, but your comment about revolvers got me thinking.)
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Limnophile
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The Colt 1903 General Officer's Model in .32 ACP, and the Taurus PT132 Millenium Pro are not in production.
Does Beretta pop out a few 81s and 82s unannounced? A .32 Cheetah would be sweet.
Does Beretta pop out a few 81s and 82s unannounced? A .32 Cheetah would be sweet.
OK, here's a very viable option for you. Each of those .32s that you mentioned are going to be several hundred dollars, give or take.
For the same amount of money, look around for an FN/Browning 1910/1955 pistol in excellent condition.
Pros: All steel, virtually 100% reliable, no sights to snag on your pocket, parts are still readily available, can be carried safely with a round in the chamber due to redundant safeties that physically block the sear, an easily removable magazine disconnector and, best of all, by merely replacing the barrel and recoil spring, you can convert easily and quickly from .32 ACP to .380 ACP and back in less than one minute (mags are the same).
Cons: Some vendors on Gunbroker are fishing for suckers and overprice their guns, and it should not be dry fired due to being striker fired (unless you have snap caps).
carguychris
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The Beretta Forum Series 81 FAQ reports that the most recent proof dates sighted in the wild in the United States are 1990 for the 82(BB) and 1996 for the 81(F).Limnophile said:
Limnophile
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^Interesting. Looks like they have a stash of blems. The Taurus website shows no evidence of any .32 Auto in production.
the "Signal 9 - Reliant". Very interesting, although doesn't look very small. Gotta give them props for the speedloader clipazine thingy, looks like it would make for a pretty fat grip though. I would like to handle one for sure.
lasers are cool, but some sights would be appreciated.
lasers are cool, but some sights would be appreciated.
Limnophile
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Limnophile
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^Yes, it's interesting. For the crowd that claims three shots are all you need in an average gunfight and that's what you should plan for, it should do the job. But, for those of us who plan for worse-case scenarios, four shots with a reload of four more means one needs to stay flexible -- so you can kiss your posterior goodbye in a tail probability event.
A P-32 with a spare 10-round mag costs less, is dramatically easier to conceal, and has more than double the firepower.
A P-32 with a spare 10-round mag costs less, is dramatically easier to conceal, and has more than double the firepower.
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Creek Henry
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Agreed. I am looking to trade some guns for a KelTec 32. People seem to love them.
Niner4Tango
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Regarding the Colt 1903, Colt has released a limited production of them as a tribute to the General Officer's pistol. While they are available, NIB for around $1500, it is a limited run, so I can only slightly disagree with your comment. The pic I posted is an actual pistol from the production run.
Limnophile
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^I stand corrected. That's a premium price. I assume if they brought them out at a reasonable price there would be a demand for them.
I've had the .32 acp Jimenez now about three years which is great fun to shoot. With a fluff and buff it is smooth and is easy in the hand. I reload for it lightly, it is accurate with no signs of excessive wear after somewhere around a thousand rounds. I've not had any trouble with it other than a very occasional fte. About a 10th of the large bill. I believe they are still available.
carguychris
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In the past, CZ has offered the 83 in 7.65/.32 ACP, but it's my understanding that CZ is no longer shipping the 83 to the United States even though it still shows on their website.Frontier4 said:
However, since this thread was active, brand-new Beretta 81FS pistols have been sighted in the wild!
A couple of sellers on GB have them.It looks like Sartana's gun from If You Meet Sartana Pray For Your Death. I wonder if it can also knock people down with one shot, while hip-shooting from ~30yds.Radny97 said:
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