Asking, just because I can.....32acp

[Frank46]

I have one of the French made under license from Walther Manhurin PP in 32acp. First off have heard all the stories about American 32acp being under powered. Had a box of Federal FMJ and a couple boxes of Italian Fiocchi FMJ and decided to see what if any difference there was between the two different brands. First went the Federal FMJ, no problems with how that little pistol operated. Then the Fiocchi which was the same bullet weight. Slightly more felt recoil but the pistol ran well with it. Not much of a comparison but outside of slightly more felt recoil not much of a difference. Love that little PP. Definitely need a holster to go with it. Being over weight especially around the waist you could not tell if I was carrying or not. Great little autos. But you do need to watch how you grip it as the slide can bite you if not careful. Frank

 

[rwsmith]

Consider teaching her......

Jessie:

I would love to arm my daughter with something more powerful - the .32H&R Magnum comes to mind immediately - but I realize that as she is a small statured person, she'd never carry anything much larger than the Tomcat. I'd love to have her carry my .32ACP Seecamp, but she lacks the hand and upper body strength to cycle the slide. I've toted the Seecamp for years. It's not a fun pistol to shoot, and I cannot imagine trying to shoot one in .380ACP. When I first acquired the Seecamp many, many years ago, the WW-Silvertips were the only rounds recommended by the factory. I know from experience that I can hit the target reliably with Silvertips, and as I am old and kind of reluctant to change, have just stayed with the Silvertips even though other ammo is now approved by the factory: L.W. Seecamp Co. - Ammo Recommendations

Good luck,

Dave

Consider teaching her the "Left hand acroos and hold the slide and the right hand pushes the frame" technique for cycling. Makes hard slides much easier to handle.

 

[31FordA]

I've had a KelTec P32 for 17 years, have always carried Silvertips in it. I picked the Silvertips because it had always been the load recommended for the Seecamp, and it had a good reputation. They've always run flawlessly in my P32, but then again just about everything has run flawlessly in my P32. The P32 serves as a back up gun, or back up to my back up gun.

I think any decent .32 load would be acceptable in the Tomcat. The important thing is a load that runs reliably, no .32's are likely to provide the mythical one shot stop. I've always figured that the 8 rounds of .32 in my KelTec should be enough to at least discourage the threat.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

I have a Kel Tec P32 that feeds any type of round that I've tried. The key here is shot placement. This takes PRACTICE.

As stated above, NEVER expect a one shot stop.

This drill has been part of our qualifications for as long as I can remember.

Mozambique Drill - Wikipedia

At 7 yards (preferably further !) you should be able to do this without even thinking about it with any handgun that you carry to defend yourself or others.

Drill Of The Month: Failure To Stop - Bing video

Best,
Charles

 

[Jessie]

Excellent drill for that round and most other handgun rounds, actually.