Change my mind about derringer/revolver purchase.

[45sRfun]

How about this?

"Weighing just 6.6 ounces, the P32 is designed primarily for deep concealment. The small grip size and light recoil also make it ideal for shooters of small stature. The P32 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .32 Auto cartridge. With an easy, smooth trigger pull and 7+1 capacity it’s perfect for a variety of carry situations."

P32 .32ACP Pistol | Easily Concealed Carry | EDC Gun | Specs | KelTec

Looking for an ideal pistol that's easily concealed? The P32's compact size, light recoil and 7+1 capacity makes it perfect for many situations.

www.keltecweapons.com

 

[Bassat]

What you are looking for is the Keltec P32, as mentioned above. I've had mine for over 20 years, and over 1,000 rounds. It has never had a jam of any kind. I feed it Fiocchi 73 grain FMJ, exclusively. Like most mouse calibers, .32 ACP can't hardly be pushed fast enough out of 2.7" bbl to expand. This round, out of this gun, penetrates over 16" in ballistic gelatin. It is also quite easy to carry the 7+1, and 2 spare mags. That is a lot of potential for a "GTFOM!" gun. I have gone through a lot of guns in the last 30 years or so. This one is a keeper.

 

[Creedmoor]

What you are looking for is the Keltec P32, as mentioned above. I've had mine for over 20 years, and over 1,000 rounds. It has never had a jam of any kind. I feed it Fiocchi 73 grain FMJ, exclusively. Like most mouse calibers, .32 ACP can't hardly be pushed fast enough out of 2.7" bbl to expand. This round, out of this gun, penetrates over 16" in ballistic gelatin. It is also quite easy to carry the 7+1, and 2 spare mags. That is a lot of potential for a "GTFOM!" gun. I have gone through a lot of guns in the last 30 years or so. This one is a keeper.

This always make me LOL with a Keltec 32,
One of my kid sisters also has carried a Keltec 32 easily for 20 or more years as a off work carry and as a BUG while at work. She swears by this pistol and shoots it weekly.

 

[BigMoose]

Could I interest you in a nice Beretta?

 

[45sRfun]

Could I interest you in a nice Beretta?

Yes, the .32 ACP Tomcat is a sweet gun, but my KelTec P32 is the one that gets carried for a back up gun because it is lighter and smaller (thinner primarily I think). I love the Tomcat and it is nice and fat in the grip so fits the hand quite well. It would definitely make a nice carry gun.

 

[wcd]

Yes, the .32 ACP Tomcat is a sweet gun, but my KelTec P32 is the one that gets carried for a back up gun because it is lighter and smaller (thinner primarily I think). I love the Tomcat and it is nice and fat in the grip so fits the hand quite well. It would definitely make a nice carry gun.

Too bad you are so far I have been trying to find a home for a box of 32 acp that was purchased by mistake, tried to give them to an employee at a lgs and he moved on.

 

[BigMoose]

Too bad you are so far I have been trying to find a home for a box of 32 acp that was purchased by mistake, tried to give them to an employee at a lgs and he moved on.

32 is hard to find locally, you pretty much need to order it online.

 

[BigMoose]

Yes, the .32 ACP Tomcat is a sweet gun, but my KelTec P32 is the one that gets carried for a back up gun because it is lighter and smaller (thinner primarily I think). I love the Tomcat and it is nice and fat in the grip so fits the hand quite well. It would definitely make a nice carry gun.

I have allergies to polymer.

 

[wcd]

32 is hard to find locally, you pretty much need to order it online.

Guessing not a big enough demand for it to stock locally? Or does it usually sell out?

 

[BigMoose]

Guessing not a big enough demand for it to stock locally? Or does it usually sell out?

I think a lot less of it total is made then the other calibers

 

[45sRfun]

I have allergies to polymer.

Understood. I have seven semi-autos and only two are polymer. I would buy another P32if priced right, but the Steve (SD9 VE) was the first handgun I bought, and done in ignorance. A good gun and will do the job but is my only striker fired gun. I am mostly intolerant of plastic and strikers likening them to front drive cars with auto transmissions. My first .32 was a Seacamp and I got rid of it, was just a nasty gun to shoot and a bear to take down for cleaning.

 

[45sRfun]

Too bad you are so far I have been trying to find a home for a box of 32 acp that was purchased by mistake, tried to give them to an employee at a lgs and he moved on.

Hey yeah, I would pay fair market value for it. I have 12 boxes of PPU .32 ACP on stash.

 

[45sRfun]

I think a lot less of it total is made then the other calibers

I think generally it is must not very popular, so rarely stocked at gun shops.

 

[vtnewbie]

Lot of folks here and elsewhere are not "revolver friendly" but it's all I carry and feel no need to change...advantages and disadvantages to revolvers and semi autos...best I can tell you is try a few and do what's best for you, not what others think is best....I have a .38 derringer and I would not recommend one for your primary carry, only 2 rounds and heavy recoil... good luck in your search...

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I carried one of the NAA .22Mag mini revolvers for at least 10 years as a backup to my backup gun. Service pistol (.40 cal HK), J-frame S&W on my ankle, then the Mini hidden by my ballsack. Nobody wants to search around a ballsack!

 

[cg21]

I carried one of the NAA .22Mag mini revolvers for at least 10 years as a backup to my backup gun. Service pistol (.40 cal HK), J-frame S&W on my ankle, then the Mini hidden by my ballsack. Nobody wants to search around a ballsack!

Were you a tax collector? Now the eye-rs agents get full auto.

 

[vtnewbie]

Were you a tax collector? Now the eye-rs agents get full auto.

Nope, not IRS. INS then ICE

 

[MrSmitty]

How about this?
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"Weighing just 6.6 ounces, the P32 is designed primarily for deep concealment. The small grip size and light recoil also make it ideal for shooters of small stature. The P32 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .32 Auto cartridge. With an easy, smooth trigger pull and 7+1 capacity it’s perfect for a variety of carry situations."

P32 .32ACP Pistol | Easily Concealed Carry | EDC Gun | Specs | KelTec

Looking for an ideal pistol that's easily concealed? The P32's compact size, light recoil and 7+1 capacity makes it perfect for many situations.

www.keltecweapons.com

Not a Deringer, or wheel gun, but mine is near/on me most of the time when I'm home, and for polite company, or areas that need discreet carry, this is what I carry...7+1 in the gun, 10 rd mag in the pocket, and yes mostly online to buy. ammo, I have found it in larger gun stores, and sporting goods. Only caveat, is beware of rim lock, since the .32 is semi-rimmed.. I own 2, and love them....

 

[45sRfun]

Not a Deringer, or wheel gun, but mine is near/on me most of the time when I'm home, and for polite company, or areas that need discreet carry, this is what I carry...7+1 in the gun, 10 rd mag in the pocket, and yes mostly online to buy. ammo, I have found it in larger gun stores, and sporting goods. Only caveat, is beware of rim lock, since the .32 is semi-rimmed.. I own 2, and love them....

And being semi rimmed I sure wish someone would build a .32 ACP revolver!

 

[MrSmitty]

And being semi rimmed I sure wish someone would build a .32 ACP revolver!

Any .32 revolver (.327 federal, .32 HR MAG) will shoot the .32 ACP… just not older weak break tops. YMMV

 

[Route 45]

Only caveat, is beware of rim lock, since the .32 is semi-rimmed.

Fatal flaw, if you ask me. How do you “beware” of rimlock 2 shots into your lethal force encounter when your pea-shooter shits the bed?