How many carry a .32 acp?

[cluznar]

Who carries a .32 acp? I just bought a Bersa Thunder .32 and once I put 150 rounds thru it I will carry it IWB. The .32 is not a real popular gun, but it was once used by European police and army. Because recoil is very light you can get follow up shots real easy. Mine has a 3.5 barrel and I know that Bersa guns are accurate because I also have a Bersa .380.

So who else carries one?

Bersa Thunder .32
Bersa Thunder .380
Ruger SR9c 9mm

All carry guns.

:dirol:

 

[speedloadingdefender]

I don't carry a .32, but I do carry either a Ruger LCP .380 or a Bersa Thunder .380 in hot weather. I cooler weather when I can wear an extra shirt or a jacket I still carry one of these and either a .38 special or my 9mm. If you are comfortable and accurate with you .32 go for it.

 

[Purple]

Just ordered the Bersa Thunder in .32. I have a North American Arms Guardian in .32...too small and only a good belly gun. I'm a fan of the .32 and .380....nothing wrong with being able to send several rounds downrange with great control and accuracy.

 

[Almost_Blameless]

Purple.... where did u order a Thunder .32 from.... they seem to be hard to find...I'd like to get one myself...

 

[jtg452]

I carry a Beretta Tomcat on occasion.

 

[Rabbitcreekok]

I occasionally carry a Seecamp in a leather pocket holster either in .32 or .380. I have both. It is strictly a up and close and personal gun.

 

[cluznar]

Glad to know there are other people out there who realize a .32 or .380 will do the job.

Purple.... where did u order a Thunder .32 from.... they seem to be hard to find...I'd like to get one myself...

Email Bersa.com and tell them you are looking to buy a Thunder .32 they will give you a list of distributors to have your FFL check with. Actually you can call the distributors and see if they have them, then have your FFL order one for you.

Bersa make a very accurate and dependable gun, they are really underrated.

:victory:

 

[Quiet]

I pocket carry a .32ACP Kel-Tec P-32.

 

[9026543]

I carry a 327 Fed Mag. Mean round in .32 caliber.

 

[lilmule]

3 11/16" bbl, is 4 3/8" tall, 6 1/4" long and 1" wide Llama-32 acp just bought this
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/lilmule12002/pix131251645.jpg
Have carried beretta 32 acp in a 1934 model as well as others loaded on half cock that da will do fine
Most of the ballistics tests are out of a ppk 3.2 in barrel and most euro pistols function much better with euro ammo as wider rim gap and extractor to match,most function best with fmj,I keep one jhp in the pipe rest are fmj for reliability.
Most of the weak round theory is based on 129-130 fpe american ammo,now since so many plastic wonders and even the tip up barrel beretta rated 130 fpe,have been made even the euro mfg make some of it.
But if one reads the info on the boxes many euro rds are 160 fpe.174 fpe up to 205 fpe caution real steel needed,now at the higher settings or fpe that exceed most 380 loads in short barreled pistols,you will get recoil and a push into the web of your hand.
That 205 round has 13 in penetration at over 1200 fps.60 grain jhp.
Avoid the frag or special defence rounds as most dont preform as described and just because the ammo company says has been shot in such a model doesnt mean the mfg designed it for such.
Something like the 160 fpe in sellier and belliot is an intermediate round that is comfortable to shoot and accurate and above what most are shooting.Equal to say corbon if that tells one anything.
Most of the up close and personal aspect comes from strong da pulls on many pistols,sa one can if a decent pistol shoot a pop can at 30 ft ( I can at 50 easily)and keepem all in it.The euro police method was to carry loaded , unlocked da pull if necessary ,cock hammer if had time.
Most 32 will provide a 2-2 1/2 in grouping at 7-11 yards

 

[zargon]

I also favor the .32. I like the 60gr JHPs. I have 2 .32s, a Beretta 3032 tomcat which is my normal ccw. I also have a Beretta m1934/35 (1956 M) which I sometimes carry in the winter in my coat pocket. I use CorBon Ammo exclusively in the 1934/35, it is really picky about which hp's it likes and the CorBons have never failed me.
Pocket Guns
Beretta:
tomcat
1934/35 .32
1934 .380
Astra Cub .22 Short
Astra Cub .25

 

[Deanimator]

The .32 is not a real popular gun, but it was once used by European police and army.

That's not really relevant to domestic self-defense.

If I had to bet, I'd say that the vast majority of people killed with .32acp were shot in the back of the head/neck execution style by people working for the Gestapo, NKVD/KGB or some other secret police organization.

Babi Yar and Katyn don't really have much to do with me driving home from work at 2:00am.

 

[lilmule]

Babi Yar and Katyn NKVD/KGB have more to do with 25 acp,and a captive shot to base of skull/spine.
And I like the beretta tomcat as tip up barrel design,yet rated 130 fpe,your right the 34 is ammo picky.

 

[cluznar]

zargon have you ever tried Corbon Pwrball ammo in your .32?

 

[zargon]

zargon have you ever tried Corbon Pwrball ammo in your .32?

I have, and They work well in both the tomcat and the 1934. The powerball is a 55gr. round with a cute little ball in the front that is suppose to make it enter the target like an FMJ and once inside, the little ball comes out and the rest of the slug mushrooms while moving through the inside of the target.

I generally use the corbon 60gr. JHP. It costs a little less than the powerBall, and really makes a mess out of a 10" pumpkin. z

 

[SHOOTER013]

I sometimes carry a Kel Tec P32 as backup to my primary carry weapon...

usually clipped to my boot top inner left leg ( right-handed )...and sometimes

slip it into pocket to walk the dog on warm nights.

 

[S&W645]

Purple.... where did u order a Thunder .32 from.... they seem to be hard to find...I'd like to get one myself...

If you are still looking for one, have your dealer contact Bill Hicks & Co. They Have the BERSA Thunder T32DT Dou Tone in stock.

 

[lilmule]

Corbin and powerball both exceed the fpe ratings for tomcats,and most light plastic pistols-thus frame crack issues.
They have great lab results and have claims all pistols have been used to fire it etc,but not the mfg claims,My biggest problem is under real life results dont expand and some bullets come apart while handling.
Several 60 grain jhps exceed 1100-1200 fps and do expand,yet they to exceed the ratings of many light pocket carry 32 acp.
One of the reasons I fire older steel pistols.
A 1934 Beretta as well as many others can take it,Just as my Llama can.Think with the light plastic and or tomcats rolling the dice.
Beretta did beef the tomcat up a bit with the Inox and wide slide,havnt a clue if they raised the bar so to speak.
I like the design as have a Pt22,mine has fat lil wrap around grips Id like to lose other than that its a great peashooter.
They offer a better pocket carry,while my Llama is a pocket pistol,fairly hefty and tad larger therefore IWB SOB and is small pkg in that setup.
Due to that fat handle Pt22 printing under a tight or T shirt picked up a cheap-real cheap rohm snubby revolver,now all that cci ammo that wouldnt cycle the slide even is or can be fodder.Appendix carry not noticeable.Shoot six times and throw it atem,as shells expand a tad not easy to remove without tapping.Barrel liner yet at close range accurate.
Now with fall and winter will cc my Llama or the pa63,as coat will cover.Regardless a 22 will also be on hand with the 32 as primary or
a 32 as secondary with the pa63.
The 32acp is a good round,accurate with defense capabilities.
I dont carry spare mags just spare pistols.