.32 Silvertips Return!

B. Lahey · June 16, 2010, 03:32 PM

This should be happy news for fellow Seecamp nerds.

Today I walked into the local funshop to pick up my LWS32 freshly back from factory service and saw a stack of boxes that I nearly couldn't comprehend. There they were... Winchester .32acp Silvertips.

It's been years, and I am happy. I guess the rumors of a production run were true.

Have not fired any yet, but a visual inspection seems to indicate they are up to the very high standards of the new-production Q4255 flat-point .32acp FMJ. I haven't been able to detect any variation or squirrely-looking rounds. A big change from a few years ago when you could well expect several rounds with problems in every box.

Bought 4 boxes, and may have to go back for more. These things have been nearly mythical for so long I don't want to run out again...

PSP · June 16, 2010, 07:50 PM

Like most other ammo the .32acp WST has been scarce, but that's what I've used lately, and for years for that matter. In my area was one of the few quality rounds I could find... along with Gold Dot.

pythagorean · June 16, 2010, 08:08 PM

I use those in my Manurhin .32 ACP. I didn't know they were scarce but then I haven't had to buy more lately.

hhb · June 17, 2010, 04:11 PM

I remember one of the problems was when Winchester quit producing the Silvertips recommended by Larry Seecamp, and changed the design, and put the back on the market. The overall length of the new round was longer than the older recommended rounds and caused big problems. The overall length of the cartridge is what determines if it will work in the Seecamp LWS32.

aarondhgraham · June 17, 2010, 04:27 PM

A friend of mine wrote a very publishable short novelette in the fantasy genre,,,
One very important plot factor was a character accidentally killing a werewolf with a .32 silver-tip round.

I read his story and found it to be well written indeed.

Imagine his chagrin when I told him the silver in a silvertip bullet,,,
Is really an aluminum alloy with no silver content whatsoever,,,
I thought he was going to break down and cry.

.

PSP · June 17, 2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Imagine his chagrin when I told him the silver in a silvertip bullet,,,
Is really an aluminum alloy with no silver content whatsoever,,,
I thought he was going to break down and cry.

Your typical werewolf would probably be unaware of that and proceed to expire anyway.

briandg · June 17, 2010, 06:08 PM

Every time I joke about using my ST 9mm rounds because I'm more afraid of werewolves and vampires than zombies, somebody stomps on the joke. I finally quit saying it.

Have any of you guys ever tried reloading for the .32? I realize that you still couldn't get the bullets...

June 16, 2010, 03:32 PM	#1
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	.32 Silvertips Return! This should be happy news for fellow Seecamp nerds. Today I walked into the local funshop to pick up my LWS32 freshly back from factory service and saw a stack of boxes that I nearly couldn't comprehend. There they were... Winchester .32acp Silvertips. It's been years, and I am happy. I guess the rumors of a production run were true. Have not fired any yet, but a visual inspection seems to indicate they are up to the very high standards of the new-production Q4255 flat-point .32acp FMJ. I haven't been able to detect any variation or squirrely-looking rounds. A big change from a few years ago when you could well expect several rounds with problems in every box. Bought 4 boxes, and may have to go back for more. These things have been nearly mythical for so long I don't want to run out again... __________________ "A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards." -George Orwell

June 17, 2010, 04:11 PM	#4
hhb Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: Foothills of the Ozarks Posts: 316	Silvertips I remember one of the problems was when Winchester quit producing the Silvertips recommended by Larry Seecamp, and changed the design, and put the back on the market. The overall length of the new round was longer than the older recommended rounds and caused big problems. The overall length of the cartridge is what determines if it will work in the Seecamp LWS32.

June 17, 2010, 04:27 PM	#5
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	An aside about silvertip rounds,,, A friend of mine wrote a very publishable short novelette in the fantasy genre,,, One very important plot factor was a character accidentally killing a werewolf with a .32 silver-tip round. I read his story and found it to be well written indeed. Imagine his chagrin when I told him the silver in a silvertip bullet,,, Is really an aluminum alloy with no silver content whatsoever,,, I thought he was going to break down and cry. . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

June 16, 2010, 07:50 PM	#2
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	Like most other ammo the .32acp WST has been scarce, but that's what I've used lately, and for years for that matter. In my area was one of the few quality rounds I could find... along with Gold Dot.

June 16, 2010, 08:08 PM	#3
pythagorean Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 970	I use those in my Manurhin .32 ACP. I didn't know they were scarce but then I haven't had to buy more lately.

June 17, 2010, 06:08 PM	#7
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	Every time I joke about using my ST 9mm rounds because I'm more afraid of werewolves and vampires than zombies, somebody stomps on the joke. I finally quit saying it. Have any of you guys ever tried reloading for the .32? I realize that you still couldn't get the bullets...