Right now, surplus Zastava M70 rigs, (holster, 2 mags, cleaning brush) are available in very-good to unissued condition from $250 to $350 depending on condition and who is selling. I think that's a great price for a collectible rig, not yet on the secondary market.
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7.65/.32acp: Which Ones??
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LVSteve
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How could I forget the M70, I own one! Duh! It is a large, all steel brick of a 7.65 with essentially no recoil.
Frank46
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My experience with 32 auto pistols is very limited. Saur 38H and Manhurin Walther PP both in 32 auto.Both were very accurate with Federal ball ammunition. But the best of the two was the Manhurin/Walther PP. Remember that the 32acp pistols were used for personal protection at short ranges. In my limited experience 15 yards was the max these little pistols proved their worth. Up close and personal probably be a better description. The little PP and the 38H would benefit with higher and larger front and rear sights. The Micro sight company used to make a set of sights for the Walther but haven't been in business for many years now.Frank
Texas Star
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I found my Walther PP .32 to shoot very well at 25 yards.
Grayfox
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I have four .32s. Two Walthers: PP & PPK/s, a Colt 1903 and a Savage 1907.
The .32 isn't real popular these days and any of these can be found in shooter grades at very reasonable prices.
The Walther PP is the best shooter. The last time I took it to the range, a guy tried to buy it on the spot.
The .32 isn't real popular these days and any of these can be found in shooter grades at very reasonable prices.
The Walther PP is the best shooter. The last time I took it to the range, a guy tried to buy it on the spot.
I have four .32s. Two Walthers: PP & PPK/s, a Colt 1903 and a Savage 1907.
The .32 isn't real popular these days and any of these can be found in shooter grades at very reasonable prices.
The Walther PP is the best shooter. The last time I took it to the range, a guy tried to buy it on the spot.
I wish you would show me where to find a reasonably priced Colt 1903. Everyone I've seen lately was tagged for big bucks!
Savage 32’s are fun. My favorite .32, though, is a CZ 83 - double stack magazine and too much fun to shoot!
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My favorite modern .32's are the Beretta 81 and 82, double and single stack, respectively. I've got the old round trigger guard models. They're too big for the caliber, but feel great in the hand. I found these to be great to use for teaching new shooters the handling of a semi-auto pistol for the first time.
The WWII era steel frame guns are also great shooters, but many need the European CIP loads or equivalent handloads to function properly. I have and like to shoot the Colt 1903, Beretta 1935, CZ27, and Walther PP. They are fairly heavy for their size.
I sometimes carry an FN 1910 in a pocket holster with RWS CIP factory loads (it's only 3/4" wide and <20oz loaded). Those are hottest current 73gr loads I've been able to find, and my particular pistol shoots every time with them. These little pistols have very stout magazine springs.
I had a Mauser HSc and a Sauer 38h but sold them because they didn't feel as good in my hand as the others.
The WWII era steel frame guns are also great shooters, but many need the European CIP loads or equivalent handloads to function properly. I have and like to shoot the Colt 1903, Beretta 1935, CZ27, and Walther PP. They are fairly heavy for their size.
I sometimes carry an FN 1910 in a pocket holster with RWS CIP factory loads (it's only 3/4" wide and <20oz loaded). Those are hottest current 73gr loads I've been able to find, and my particular pistol shoots every time with them. These little pistols have very stout magazine springs.
I had a Mauser HSc and a Sauer 38h but sold them because they didn't feel as good in my hand as the others.
Faulkner
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I acquired this Colt M1903 in .32ACP a few years ago that was manufactured in 1921. I don't think it had been fired more than a few times and was in excellent condition . . . except for one thing. It had been sitting in a sock drawer for a few decades and the top side of the gun looked factory new, but the bottom side that it had been sitting on had obviously been exposed to a little moisture through the years and the finish had deteriorated.
I bought it on the cheap and sent it off to a guy to have it bead blasted and parkerized. It's now one of my regular shooters, and it seems to be my wife's go to varmint gun for snakes and skunks and such around the place, she likes it better than a .22 LR.
I bought it on the cheap and sent it off to a guy to have it bead blasted and parkerized. It's now one of my regular shooters, and it seems to be my wife's go to varmint gun for snakes and skunks and such around the place, she likes it better than a .22 LR.
gwpercle
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Walther PPK
Mine was stolen in 1995 and I still wish I had it back.
Attempted to replace it with a Beretta but the new Tomcat couldn't hold a candle to the old WWII made PPK . The only gun I ever disposed of was that 32 acp Beretta
That 1903 Colt in post #32 sure looks sweet !
Gary
Mine was stolen in 1995 and I still wish I had it back.
Attempted to replace it with a Beretta but the new Tomcat couldn't hold a candle to the old WWII made PPK . The only gun I ever disposed of was that 32 acp Beretta
That 1903 Colt in post #32 sure looks sweet !
Gary
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sigp220.45
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Here are two of mine - I also have a Beretta 1935, but I don't carry it.
I carried the Beretta today, and I often carry the Colt.
I carried the Beretta today, and I often carry the Colt.
Inusuit
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I have a CZ 70 in .32 that's been reliable. Mine came from a gun show for $200. I think the CZ 70 and CZ 50 can be had on line for under $250.
Only 32 ACP I have now is a CZ 70 made in Czechoslovakia Interarms inport.
Copy of a Wather PP.
Copy of a Wather PP.
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I carried a Beretta Tomcat as an off duty/backup sidearm for about a year with no issues. Sold it to an officer I work with and did not own a .32 for quite a while.
Now own a J P Saur 38H, a Savage 1907(that was purchased by France during WW1), and a Colt 1903 (overpaid big time).
Of the three, if I had to carry one, I would choose the 38H. Sights are superior, trigger is OK, groups very well. Not sure about hollow points and feeding. It was way ahead of its time.
Now own a J P Saur 38H, a Savage 1907(that was purchased by France during WW1), and a Colt 1903 (overpaid big time).
Of the three, if I had to carry one, I would choose the 38H. Sights are superior, trigger is OK, groups very well. Not sure about hollow points and feeding. It was way ahead of its time.
I have quite a few .32 ACP or 7.65 mm guns. One of my favorites is the Colt 1903. I also have a CZ 50, a CZ 70, a Walther PPK, a Beretta Tomcat, and probably some that aren't coming to mind this late!!
Here is my Colt 1903:
But for a carry gun, I think the Beretta Tomcat would be the most affordable and available.
Here's my Tomcat, rode in my glovebox for about twenty years....still in pretty good shape:
Best Regards, Les
Here is my Colt 1903:
But for a carry gun, I think the Beretta Tomcat would be the most affordable and available.
Here's my Tomcat, rode in my glovebox for about twenty years....still in pretty good shape:
Best Regards, Les
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scoobysnacker
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If you're looking for affordable .32s, I've been able to pick up a Savage 1907, CZ 27 and Mauser 1914 for around $200 or less, each. Interesting little guns.
