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Old 01-12-2015, 11:27 AM
dogngun dogngun is offline
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Some of the European loadings of traditional European cartridges, such as .32 auto, are loaded hotter than the US versions...I often carry a .32 ACP pistol, and use S&B ball ammo only. Out of a 4.5" barrel it is well over 1000 FPS and VERY accurate*...Penetrates 11" or more as well, and there is little recoil to worry about.

I have read that many US brands of ammo are made elsewhere and just carry the US brand names. I did not know that Fiocchi was made here...but it is very good, reliable ammo.

* the pistol is a 1944 FN Browning Model 1922 with German commercial proofs. It has some finish dings, so I decided to carry it after replacing the springs. It is a gem, has never failed and is extremely accurate.
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