P32

Scamp · 02-09-2011, 09:02

I picked up a used P32 the other day, I also got with it 100 rounds of 73gr. Sellier Bellot ball ammo. Any thought on the P32? The ammo?
I believe it's a 1st generation, any known problems?
I plan on only shooting ball ammo as I know the limitations of .32 ACP, and I know it must feed better for sure.
Anyway, whats a post with out pics!

MinervaDoe · 02-09-2011, 13:07

Scamp · 02-09-2011, 18:09

.......is that crickets in the background?

MinervaDoe · 02-09-2011, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scamp

Any thought on the P32? The ammo?
I believe it's a 1st generation, any known problems?

I own a P32 and I've only put a few hundred rounds through it.
If I carried it, I would probably carry Winchester silvertips. In .32 ACP, I think they have a much higher first shot stopping percentage than the hardball ammo. I understand the theory behind firing hardball in .32 ACP and it makes sense that penetration may be more important in this round.
I put one box of silvertips through it to make sure they functioned and they did.
All the rest of the ammo I put through were my own hardball reloads. The gun functioned fine.

The crickets can return now.

Police10-42 · 02-09-2011, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scamp

I picked up a used P32 the other day, I also got with it 100 rounds of 73gr. Sellier Bellot ball ammo. Any thought on the P32? The ammo?
I believe it's a 1st generation, any known problems?
I plan on only shooting ball ammo as I know the limitations of .32 ACP, and I know it must feed better for sure.
Anyway, whats a post with out pics!

Yes, thats a first gen model because the extractor has no screw on the exterior. I load my wifes with 71gr. FMJ's and bullseye powder. Make sure to run a few through her to make sure she functions well.

deputy tom · 02-11-2011, 08:18

I've owned five of them,all first gen. and couldn't get one to stay running until the last one.It has a hard chrome finish and don't know if that factors into it being the only one that worked for me.It's in my pocket loaded with Win. Sivler-tips.I did install the "Flyer's Wire" in both mags. to prevent rim-lock which I did experience on two of the previous four non working guns.Good luck with your new pistol.tom.

herbertj · 02-12-2011, 08:16

p32 was my first pocket gun. very pleased with it.

***Doc Holliday*** · 02-12-2011, 13:33

Use Fiocchi FMJ in it, you'll never have a problem. Only thing I did to mine was to get it nickel-plated by Fuselier in Texas and I polished the feed ramp, I've never had any issue with it whatsoever.

Charlie Fox · 02-13-2011, 21:28

I've carried mine for the last 9 years and have almost 700 downrange. No problems so far! I like mine so much I'll be buying another

Scamp · 02-20-2011, 20:08

Finally got a day at the range with the Kel-Tec P32!
I shot 100rds with no failures at all, a perfect little gun. I do need to get me another magazine or two, and lots more ammo for practice!

MinervaDoe · 02-21-2011, 11:17

I'm glad you like it.

Scamp · 02-28-2011, 18:46

Just wanted post another update in case anybody is looking at a P32. I have another 150rds through my Kel-Tec P32, and it has been absolutely perfect. 250rds total now, and I have more than enough confidence to carry it everyday now.

GAFinch · 03-06-2011, 14:20

Congrats! I have one that's been very good to me.