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[Birds Away]

An FN 1910/22 in .32 ACP or a Colt Model 1903 pocket hammerless in .32? If so could you tell me your experiences and impressions of either or both. If I get one or both of these I will use them as plinkers only. Just for fun, thanks for any info you might have.

 

[BudP]

In my mind, the term "plinker" equates to something in 22LR, not .32ACP. The difference in ammo cost is significant, whereas the ballistics aren't. The Colt 1903 .32 is a solid, safe, dependable auto, but is somewhat expensive to shoot as a plinker. Mine was inherited, and remains in the gun safe - not shot except rarely. Go with a Walther P22 - you'll love it...

Bud

 

[Birds Away]

Thanks, I am aware of the difference in ammunition prices. I'm not knocking the Walther, or the .22 in general, but it is not what I am looking for. Yesterday I purchased a FN 1910/22 on Gunbroker. I am looking forward to getting it, putting in a little TLC, and taking it to the range. I guess different people like different things. I have a few guns that I only shoot at the range, none of them are .22s. Thanks for the advice though.

 

[M88A1]

I have a Colt pocket Hammerless .32 ACP hasnt been fired in 24 yrs. I bought it and went into the Army. I am going to pass it down to my son as a part of history. We shoot .22's for price and ease of finding plenty of ammo.

 

[Doug]

I have an FN 1910 in 7.65mm (.32 ACP to Americans;-). It is compact and elegant.

If anyone has one, you will find that a 1/2 inch plastic "T" plumbing fitting from Lowe's (about 50 cents) will greatly facilitate replacing the slide ring during re-assembly.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have a FN 1910 in 32 ACP, sights are tiny, not a target gun

 

[KillStick]

I have a colt 1908 .380 caliber pistol, it is a blast to shoot and has been nothing but reliable.

 

[geronimojoe85]

My dad has a Colt 1908 (same as the 1903 but in .380). I shot it a few times and it's a sweet little cream puff. I don't remember how it shot accuracy wise, it couldn't have been too bad otherwise I'd remember, but it probably wasn't a tack driver either for the same reason. I actually started a few girlfriends out shooting it after they got bored with .22s. It had a small enough grip and just enough recoil to keep them interested.

If I could find one at a decent price (1903 or 1908) I'd snatch it up.

And no KillStick is not my father

 

[KillStick]

My dad has a Colt 1908 (same as the 1903 but in .380). I shot it a few times and it's a sweet little cream puff. I don't remember how it shot accuracy wise, it couldn't have been too bad otherwise I'd remember, but it probably wasn't a tack driver either for the same reason. I actually started a few girlfriends out shooting it after they got bored with .22s. It had a small enough grip and just enough recoil to keep them interested.

If I could find one at a decent price (1903 or 1908) I'd snatch it up.

And no KillStick is not my father

geronimojoe 85 I am your father

 

[Mgderf]

I have a Colt 1903 "Hammerless" .32acp and it is nothing short of a dream to shoot.
Accurate and dependable. I don't use it for a carry piece, but I wouldn't hesitate to.