.32 ACP vs .32 S&W Long - Page 2

Harris304 · November 17, 2006, 09:48 PM

Pccpilot - Please post an article about using a 32 acp on a SW Long. I would like to know the number of misfires in the numbers shot. I think that if you use a solid contruction steel revolver, like the 733, you would probably be all right.

Take that with a grain of salt as I am hardly an expert. You might be able to put the question to rest as I lack the nerve to try.

Erich · November 17, 2006, 10:19 PM

ppcpilot, please read my post again: I do not recommend firing .32 acp in a gun not specifically chambered for it. I've seen a case where it worked, but that doesn't mean that it's safe to do or that it would always work. Personally, as I said, I would never do it.

Carlo · November 19, 2006, 07:20 AM

I do not see the urgency of stuffing 7,65 browning ammo in a 32 S&W long, for one thing, the latter caliber is slightly larger, so the 7,65 would hardly print top clusters. If you really want exotic ammo for a .32, you can try handloads. On the other hand, 7,65 guns can be found at low prices, at least in Europe. I had two:

One like this

This one was as sturdy as a safe and as reliable as a club, the trigger left much to be desired, though

And an ex West Germany police gun, quite worn out. It shot like a big gun, but after some 1-2 thousands rounds it broke. If you want a Walther, buy it in better conditions.

Today, I'd like one of these

If you want something more modern, but don't want to pay for a walther or sig, you can try the cz 50 and 70

Fegs

or the Beretta 81

November 17, 2006, 09:48 PM	#26
Harris304 Member Join Date: July 21, 2005 Posts: 94	Pccpilot - Please post an article about using a 32 acp on a SW Long. I would like to know the number of misfires in the numbers shot. I think that if you use a solid contruction steel revolver, like the 733, you would probably be all right. Take that with a grain of salt as I am hardly an expert. You might be able to put the question to rest as I lack the nerve to try.

November 17, 2006, 10:19 PM	#27
Erich Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Posts: 2,543	ppcpilot, please read my post again: I do not recommend firing .32 acp in a gun not specifically chambered for it. I've seen a case where it worked, but that doesn't mean that it's safe to do or that it would always work. Personally, as I said, I would never do it.

November 19, 2006, 07:20 AM	#28
Carlo Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 505	I do not see the urgency of stuffing 7,65 browning ammo in a 32 S&W long, for one thing, the latter caliber is slightly larger, so the 7,65 would hardly print top clusters. If you really want exotic ammo for a .32, you can try handloads. On the other hand, 7,65 guns can be found at low prices, at least in Europe. I had two: One like this This one was as sturdy as a safe and as reliable as a club, the trigger left much to be desired, though And an ex West Germany police gun, quite worn out. It shot like a big gun, but after some 1-2 thousands rounds it broke. If you want a Walther, buy it in better conditions. Today, I'd like one of these If you want something more modern, but don't want to pay for a walther or sig, you can try the cz 50 and 70 Fegs or the Beretta 81