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**magnumize** · 09-04-2007, 04:11 PM

Ive never owned nor shot anykind of 32.I seen a derringer in 32 at the pawn shop the other day,Im not intereseted in it but it said 32 cal. and I think 32 auto on the side of it.My question is,are they the same?Is their only one .32,Ive never owned anything less than 9mm and was just wondering.

lobster_roboto · 09-04-2007, 04:24 PM

There are a few different calibers that I know of that are all .32

.32ACP
.32NAA - necked down .32ACP/AUTO to .312
.32SW - TEH SUX eventually turned into .32 long
.32long - long revolver cartridge
.32HR magnum - lengthened .32long cartridge

If it says 32 AUTO on it then I am 99% sure that it is refering to .32ACP which is a semi rimmed cartridge.

**magnumize** · 09-04-2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks Robo,I thought I was sure but didnt know.Ok another quick question

,witch has more "power"(you know what I mean) the 32 auto or the 380????

KarolinaKid · 09-04-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobster_roboto

...If it says 32 AUTO on it then I am 99% sure that it is refering to .32ACP which is a semi rimmed cartridge.

That is correct.

And, regarding .32 vs. .380, I would say .380 has power, which is really just a 9mm short. Also .380 and 9mm Kurtz is the same thing I believe.

lobster_roboto · 09-04-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KarolinaKid

That is correct.

And, regarding .32 vs. .380, I would say .380 has power, which is really just a 9mm short. Also .380 and 9mm Kurtz is the same thing I believe.

+1

kurtz is german for "short"

Neither one offer earth shattering performance. But if you need a small caliber BUG then either one of these calibers would work.

Noah Mercy · 09-04-2007, 04:56 PM

The 32 Auto (32 ACP) is a low-pressure, stubby, "semi-rimmed" cartridge originally developed for pocket pistols. The ballistics aren't much better than the 22 Magnum, but it costs a lot more to shoot unless you handload. If you do get a derringer in that caliber, I recommend regular old ball ammo, since none of the hollowpoints are likely to expand at the extremely low velocities you'll get from the stubby barrels.

**einheit 13** · 09-04-2007, 05:08 PM

The .32 ACP, Kurz, 7.65 Browning, 7.65 Browning Auto, 9x17, 7.65x17, 7,65x17 SR (semi rimmed), 32Auto.....just to name a few.....

Actually, there is no 't' in it, its Kurz...its also the 9mm short, 9mm Corto, 9mm Browning, 9mm Browning Short, 9mm Kurz, 9x17, 380 ACP....there are other names but I can't remember them.....

lobster_roboto · 09-04-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by einheit 13

The .32 ACP, Kurz, 7.65 Browning, 7.65 Browning Auto, 9x17, 7.65x17, 7,65x17 SR (semi rimmed), 32Auto.....just to name a few.....

Actually, there is no 't' in it, its Kurz...its also the 9mm short, 9mm Corto, 9mm Browning, 9mm Browning Short, 9mm Kurz, 9x17, 380 ACP....there are other names but I can't remember them.....

I knew that whoops I guess I was just typing what I saw.

mein deutsch ist schrecklich

I guess I don't use it enough.

**magnumize** · 09-04-2007, 05:26 PM

WOW lots of info guys,thanks.I do often carry a 38 derringer,but just wondering on the 32.Derringers are quite easly hid in cargo pants,where one "might" (need) to carry.Thanks again,Mike.

**einheit 13** · 09-04-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobster_roboto

mein deutsch ist schrecklich

Das, weil Sie gelernt haben, Englisch zuerst zu sprechen

09-04-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,414	.32 cal ammo question????? Ive never owned nor shot anykind of 32.I seen a derringer in 32 at the pawn shop the other day,Im not intereseted in it but it said 32 cal. and I think 32 auto on the side of it.My question is,are they the same?Is their only one .32,Ive never owned anything less than 9mm and was just wondering. __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

09-04-2007, 04:24 PM	#2
lobster_roboto XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,626	There are a few different calibers that I know of that are all .32 .32ACP .32NAA - necked down .32ACP/AUTO to .312 .32SW - TEH SUX eventually turned into .32 long .32long - long revolver cartridge .32HR magnum - lengthened .32long cartridge If it says 32 AUTO on it then I am 99% sure that it is refering to .32ACP which is a semi rimmed cartridge. __________________ "Let's go straight to the source and ban crime"

09-04-2007, 04:37 PM	#3
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,414	Thanks Robo,I thought I was sure but didnt know.Ok another quick question,witch has more "power"(you know what I mean) the 32 auto or the 380???? __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

09-04-2007, 04:56 PM	#6
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	The 32 Auto (32 ACP) is a low-pressure, stubby, "semi-rimmed" cartridge originally developed for pocket pistols. The ballistics aren't much better than the 22 Magnum, but it costs a lot more to shoot unless you handload. If you do get a derringer in that caliber, I recommend regular old ball ammo, since none of the hollowpoints are likely to expand at the extremely low velocities you'll get from the stubby barrels. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

09-04-2007, 05:08 PM	#7
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,668	The .32 ACP, Kurz, 7.65 Browning, 7.65 Browning Auto, 9x17, 7.65x17, 7,65x17 SR (semi rimmed), 32Auto.....just to name a few..... Actually, there is no 't' in it, its Kurz...its also the 9mm short, 9mm Corto, 9mm Browning, 9mm Browning Short, 9mm Kurz, 9x17, 380 ACP....there are other names but I can't remember them..... __________________ Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, the third time is enemy action “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.” Last edited by einheit 13; 09-04-2007 at 05:12 PM.

09-04-2007, 05:26 PM	#9
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,414	WOW lots of info guys,thanks.I do often carry a 38 derringer,but just wondering on the 32.Derringers are quite easly hid in cargo pants,where one "might" (need) to carry.Thanks again,Mike. __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

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