Users questions

Is a 9mm bigger than a .32 caliber?

Is a 9mm bigger than a .32 caliber?

The only advantage the 32 has is a 32acp pistol can be made smaller and lighter than a 9mm. I know there are some pretty small 9’s out now but, as small as a 9mm can be made, a 32 can be made smaller.

Is a 32 A good gun?

32 ACP is no exception. While it’s fallen out of favor in recent years, even in a pocket pistol role, . 32 ACP offers a clear benefit in reduced recoil (allowing quicker and more accurate shooting) over the more popular . 380 ACP while the reduction in ballistic effectiveness is minimal.

Can a .32 ACP kill?

If someone is shot in the head with lowest power cartridge made it CAN kill them immediately. However if you ask is it LIKELY that a shot from a . 32 ACP bullet to the head would kill someone immediately, the answer would be no. Yes.

Is 32 S&W the same as 32 auto?

32 S&W are not the same cartridge and are not interchangeable. The . 32 ACP (AKA 7.65 Browning) is a semi-rimmed cartridge for autoloading pistols, . 32 S&W is a rimmed revolver cartridge.

What kind of bullets does a 32 revolver use?

32 revolver Ballistics Data

Bullet Brand Type Weight Velocity
Remington FMJ 71 grains 1623
Hornady HBWC 90 grains 860
Hornady SWC 86 grains 1232
Hornady HP 100 grain 1201

Can you shoot .32 ACP in a .32 S&W?

Actually,…the . 32 ACP IS Semi rimmed, and can be safely fired in a . 32 Long or H&R revolver in a pinch.

How loud is a 32 ACP?

Table-3-CENTERFIRE-PISTOL-DATA- csv

.25 ACP 155.0 dB
.32 LONG 152.4 dB
.32 ACP 153.5 dB
.380 157.7 dB
9mm 159.8 dB

Does Glock make a 32 caliber?

32 ACP (7.65mm) and . 380 ACP (9mm Kurz/Corto)….Glock 26 Specifications.

Caliber 9×19 mm
Width 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Barrel length 3.46 in. (88 mm)
Sight radius 5.43 in. (138 mm)

Who makes a 32 revolver?

32 H&R Magnum include Dan Wesson Firearms, Charter Arms (professional 7 round revolver), Freedom Arms, Smith & Wesson (J and K frames), Ruger (Blackhawk, Single-Six, GP100, SP101, Ruger LCR and LCRx), and Taurus and New England Firearms (NEF).

What is the best revolver caliber?

My top picks for caliber for most people who are considering a concealed carry include:

  • . 357 Magnum – In a revolver, this is a top pick.
  • . 38 Special – The .
  • 9mm Parabellum – A longtime favorite among those who routinely carry concealed, the 9mm is seeing renewed interest.
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Can a 32 revolver shoot 38 bullets?

Some automatic pistols are capable of firing revolver ammunition, and some revolvers can fire automatic ammunition. The . 32-caliber revolver is well known for its ability to chamber and fire the semi-rimmed . 38 Smith & Wesson cartridge, will accept and fire 9-mm Luger ammunition.

Will 32 auto work in a revolver?

32 ACP will work in a revolver chambered for . 327 Magnum or . 32 H&R Magnum.

Can a 32 shoot 380 bullets?

No. 32ACP and 380ACP are 1.5mm different in diameter so . 32 won’t chamber in a . 380.

How many bullets go in a 32 bore pistol?

20 bullets

What MM is 32 caliber?

32 caliber is a size of ammunition, fitted to firearms with a bore diameter of 0.32 inches (8.1 mm).

Is a 38 cal bigger than a 9mm?

Heck, both bullets are about the same size; . 38 Special uses a bullet . 357 inches in diameter, the 9mm round is . 355.

Is 9mm more powerful than .38 Special?

38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.