HP's probably won't expand from the short barrel anyway.
I used to own one. Great gun, but 32 acp isn’t much of a caliber.
The CW380 is about the same size and shoots a much better caliber and much more shootable.
.380 ACP factually isn't all that much of a better performer than .32 ACP, and I honestly trust Kel-Tec more than Kahr because Kel-Tec doesn't ask if you've fired 250+ rounds through your gun before they'll let you send it in for service if you get a bad egg.
Nathan said:I’m really having a hard time with 32 ACP isn’t much better than 380 auto.
https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/poc...results/#32ACP
32acp - largest expanded diameter to meet penetration spec (12-18”) 60 gr....0.39”...125%
380 acp - 90gr ...0.52” ...146% at 12-18”
9mm - 147gr.....0.74” ...208%
380 seems squarely in the middle, but definitely more than 32 auto, IMO. I just have a hard time with that 0.39” or 0.31” number for fmj being good.
JERRYS. said:now that I looked, no one has Kel-tec P32 barrels in stock. wow! I think I need one for an inherited gun that wasn't taken care of.
their website says no they don't.Contact Kel-Tec and see if they have any.
Stick with fmj ammo. Hollow points can result in rim lock with the semi rimmed 32acp.
Much like it's bigger brother, the .32 ACP seems to be adequate for self-defense, provided that you stick exclusively to JHPs that use the Hornady XTP bullet design, that way you'll get a fairly consistent 12" of penetration in Ballistics Gel, which if the FBI is to be believed, translates to adequate penetration to stop a determined attacker with proper shot placement.
JHP ammunition is shorter, and can move more in the magazine.Why are hp bullets more likely to cause "rim-lock" than fmj bullets?