Ballistic gelatin test results : .32ACP

[Brass Fetcher]

You can do a lot with the 'weak' mousegun cartridges - load them up to European pressure levels with some (lots) of care.

 

[denfoote]

JE,
I have a question about your handload.
What's the OAL??
Rimlock is a common problem with this semi rimmed round when loaded with hollow point bullets.
There are a couple of "fixes", having to do with installing some sort of spacer in the magazine. However, this makes your mag a dedicated part for HP only!!!
For this reason, I carry only FMJ in my P32!!
I also do not hand load, so this round is beyond my reach!!
But for those who do, this number is important for the reason stated above!!

 

[Brass Fetcher]

COL = 0.982"

I'll load up a magazine full and let you know what happens. FWIW, I've shot the P32 with cartridges that bulged (60gr XTP at 1210 ft/sec)... no 'rim-lock' occurred at that time (nor has it ever happened with mine).

 

[dust_101]

JE223 - I personally don't have any more rounds after this week's range run, but here's the link to the winchester site with a cutaway of the 45ACP round:

http://www.winchester.com/products/catalog/handgundetail.aspx?symbol=WC452&bn=10&type=16

Might be interesting to see, or it may just act like a standard lead slug....

 

[DAdams]

what's the point?
The P-3AT is the same size gun with a bullet that is bigger than your expanded 32cal bullet before the 380 is even fired and in fmj will penetrate well over 16".

The point? It's a Kel-Tec. Don't get all worked up now. Just having some fun. Don't own one just going from hearsay. I have had problems with other named brand irons myself so I am not throwing stones.

 

[kokapelli]

The point? It's a Kel-Tec. Don't get all worked up now. Just having some fun. Don't own one just going from hearsay. I have had problems with other named brand irons myself so I am not throwing stones.

Well, it's time you got one for yourself and see what you have been missing.

 

[Brass Fetcher]

@dust_101 - The bullets look a lot like a truncated cone nose style... the track of the bullet (assuming that no tumbling takes place), will appear like this: http://www.brassfetcher.com/45acpswc.html

Not bad, if you are looking for deep penetration.