I have a confession to make about .32 ACP

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Rothdel

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I love the stupid things. I don't know why. I don't carry one but I have developed an all encompassing passion to collect all things .32.

This started after receiving my C&R license. I simply did not realize the shear number of 32 auto firearms there were out there and the history and variation in this caliber. Even Modern firearms are interesting to me in this caliber. Also the ability to fire 32 in some 32 H&R and 327 federal revolvers is exciting.

To Date I have picked up:

FN 1922
Mauser 1914
Ortgies
CZ 50
Seecamp

Then several ruger 327 revolvers.

what else am I missing that I should be looking at?
 
Beretta 1935 aka 935, 70, 81/82. The company recently imported a batch of 81FS pistols for the first time since ~1996, so if you want one, you better snatch one up. :)

Some interesting Beretta .32 rarities are the 70T, 74A, and 100, which are long-barrel post-GCA "target" versions of the 70, and the 90, an uncommon Walther PP competitor that was built at an ultimately unsuccessful new plant in Rome (the slides are marked ARMI ROMA rather than the familiar GARDONE V.T.) and that looks remarkably similar to the SIG P230/232.

Other relatively common vintage .32s are the Remington Model 51, J.P. Sauer 38H, and Mauser 1910, 1914, 1934, and HSc. Newer interesting .32s include the SIG P230 (uncommon in this caliber), HK HK4 (offered in rare and usually pricey 4-caliber sets!), and Bersa Thunder; the latter isn't regularly cataloged in .32 but batches of them have been imported and can be found on the used market.
 
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What ???

Nobody mentions the ultimate skinny carry piece, the Kel Tec P32 ? I love this little gun. I know, not much smaller than the Ruger .380 LCP. It is a lot slicker in my opinion.
 
My first C&R purchase was a Walther-Manhurin PP in 32acp. I also have a CZ 50, and a Kel-Tec P32.
Many years ago I had a Mauser 1914, and sincerly wish I would have had my #1 rule when I foolishly sold it.
 
arquebus357 said:
What ???

Nobody mentions the ultimate skinny carry piece, the Kel Tec P32 ? I love this little gun. I know, not much smaller than the Ruger .380 LCP. It is a lot slicker in my opinion.
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Had a very early 1st Gen P32 with hard chrome slide. Never had a problem or a failure with the tiny thing. I regret trading it off several years ago.
 
Hardly a confession. I'd go as far to say that most serious gun connoisseurs have a soft spot, if not outright affinity for, the old 32acp.

My two favorites are the HK P7K3 and Benelli B77, if you're looking for suggestions on something modern and interesting.
 
As a soldier stationed in Germany I imported into the USA 2 Walther PPK 32s I got at a close out sale in Rod N Gun clubs that were closing in droves during a big draw down of forces in the 90s

Wish I had bought all 6 they had... $125 each....dang
 
arquebus357 said:
What ???

Nobody mentions the ultimate skinny carry piece, the Kel Tec P32 ? I love this little gun. I know, not much smaller than the Ruger .380 LCP. It is a lot slicker in my opinion.
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Don't forget another plus of the P-32....7 round mag instead of 6 on the LCP or P3AT.

Some like 8 rounds of .32 better than 7 rounds of .380, assuming you're carrying chambered of course.
 
Later Model Mauser 1914 Commercial, late war CZ-27. Even bought spare magazines, barrels and slides for them.
 
You need to find a FN 1900. John Moses invented the .32 Auto and this pistol. Looks unwieldy, shoots great. You can still find them at reasonably prices. And of course, the elegant 1910.

PS: Don't forget the original Remington 51. That one worked!
 
While I loved my Walther, finding that brass was a real PITA, so I switched to 32 SWL in revolvers.......
 
I will also throw my hat into the ring for loving the little 32 cals. The little FEG in 32acp and a NAA 32acp are two not on the list. I really love my Beretta 81, it is one of my favorites. Now revolvers in 32 are a whole different thread.
 
I owned a Beretta model 90 (Roma) in the last 80s-early 90s and foolishly let it go. it was what I would call a Beretta PPK. it was a great shooter.
 
The WW2 Sauer 38H.

Was this mentioned? Feels smaller than my WW2 Mauser Hsc, but more solid (safer to dry fire: but I have snap caps), and such a cool, nifty little gun!

The decocker stays inop, but gun Not used for concealed carry.

Want a Large selection of Sauers and Mausers?
The Nov. Wanenmachers show in Tulsa had quite a number.

You might pay a 20-30% "European Value Added Tax" (German "Mehrwertssteuer"), based on gun prices at the show.
 
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I wish Walther would throw us 007 fans a bone and release a PPK in 32 to go with that 380 version they just re-released.
 
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