.32 acp Picture Thread

[Plan2Live]

I see a couple of posts discussing the Beretta and Zavasta .32 acp models have remained popular for a while so I thought I would post a .32 acp picture thread just for kicks. This post isn't meant to be a 10mm vs .32 acp thread, just having fun posting pictures of these little guys.

My pick for most elegant styling in .32 acp is the Sig 230/232.

My pick for most collectible would be a Walther with WWII German markings.

The .32 acp pistol I've actually shot and found to be the most enjoyable to shoot is the VZ 61 Scorpion as pictured below. While it felt awkward holding that pistol in a true pistol shooting position, it was an absolute tack driver with virtually no recoil. A lot of fun to shoot. I can only imagine how much fun it would be with the folding stock, and let's not even mention in full auto!

So show us your .32 acp collection.

 

[jar]

Just a few.

 

[Walkalong]

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

 

[commygun]

Well, I've used these photos here before but, you asked...

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Night,
Nice Dreyse! Don't see those often.

 

[Tallball]

The Beretta Model 100 is somewhat rare. The long barrel and adjustable sights and so forth were added to (insert model number of normal-sized version here) to make it importable after 1968, IIRC. Even so, it's hard to find one that's easier to shoot well.

Beretta Model 100

• Tallball
• Sep 24, 2017

 

[Tallball]

I got this Mauser Model 14 from a pawnshop. They didn't really know what it was. It was made in 1915/16 and accepted into Imperial service, but has no military markings. It's accurate and fun to shoot, but a mild PITA to field strip and clean.

Mauser 1914

• Tallball
• Jul 4, 2018

 

[Tallball]

This is a Hungarian copy of a Walther PP, with an aluminum frame. It balances well and is a joy to shoot. You can find them from time to time on Gunbroker for under $300 OTD. AIM had them for a while, a few years back. They balance very well in the hand and the SA trigger is nice. This is my second one. My FiL somehow talked me out of my first one.

FEG AP9 32acp

• Tallball
• Dec 28, 2017

 

[Tallball]

These are rare. Taurus made a DAO version of their PT111 in 32acp. IIRC, they didn't make many, and it was for an overseas police department. It is a nice little pistol. I wish it was DA/SA, but it is still fun to shoot and as accurate as your DAO skills allow.

Taurus Model PT132

• Tallball
• Sep 20, 2018

 

[Tallball]

If you don't have one of these, you probably should. It's about as small and light as a pocket pistol gets. Mine has been 100% reliable, which apparently is fairly common. They are not hard to find used in the $120-something range. IIRC, this is the first pistol that introduced what would become the Ruger LCP and many similar. I wish it had real sights.

KelTec P32

• Tallball
• Jun 11, 2018

 

[Tallball]

The Colt Model 1903 is a joy to shoot. The recoil is squat. My daughter dislikes recoil to this day (as a 6'2" teenager), but shot it easily at age eight. It's as accurate as your skill with the tiny sights allows. These are well-crafted pistols from a bygone age.

If I am teaching someone to shoot, this is the first centerfire semiautomatic pistol that they work with.

Colt 1903

• Tallball
• Jan 7, 2018
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[Tallball]

I've posted several pictures of it already, but I very much enjoy my Beretta 81. They are currently available for an absurdly low price. Their quality is what you would expect from classic Beretta. Mine has functioned perfectly and is more accurate than I am. I like the Altamont grips a lot, too. The trigger is very nice. It's one of my better all-time purchases.

It is dirty in the picture, taken right after I shot it with the new grips. In person and cleaned it is 90% or better. They are an extremely good deal now, for the very low prices that they are being offered for.

Beretta Model 81 Walnut

• Tallball
• Sep 14, 2019

 

[Walkalong]

The Beretta Model 100

Almost bought one of those years back, wish I had.

 

[film495]

one of these shoots .32 ACP. Second from right - 1971 CZ-70; only picture I had handy ..

 

[usp9]

My .32s; CZ83, Walther PP, Seecamp, Sig P230-32-B



Newly purchased Beretta 81



Flip side of the Sig. Note the Sig uses the same mags for either .32 or .380. Holds 8 rounds of .32. I've been using my Beretta 84 mags for the 81 too. Works well but won't chamber the last round then locks the slide open.

 

[Tallball]

I am envious of the CZ83. It must be a lot of fun to shoot.