Seecamp 32

[Iggy]

Itchy carries a 32 Seecamp somewhere. I don’t ask questions.

 

[Old_Grouch]

They will fire anything that fits in the mag.

I've watched a few videos that seem to confirm that.
The magazine sits higher in the mag well than the typical autoloader. This, and the fact that it is not a tilting barrel design, means the round being chambered is in near perfect alignment with the chamber when stripped from the magazine.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I'd rather have a .25 ACP Seecamp than one in .32 ACP.

That said, I have a .32 Seecamp. I bought it for pocket carry about a dozen years ago.

 

[Old_Grouch]

I'd rather have a .25 ACP Seecamp than one in .32 ACP.

I'd like a .25 also but in addition to the .32. Of course, now that I have the .32 I'm starting to think I need a .380 as well.

 

[Reinz]

I'd like a .25 also but in addition to the .32. Of course, now that I have the .32 I'm starting to think I need a .380 as well.

I wanted a 380 for the longest time. But I think I’m over it because I have read so many stories about how painful it is to shoot.

 

[JERRY]

I wanted a 380 for the longest time. But I think I’m over it because I have read so many stories about how painful it is to shoot.

I no longer have the LWS380. My trigger finger took a beating before I could finish a magazine. I tried various ammunition but nothing lessened the beating. I'm staying with the LWS32.

 

[loadedround]

I've owned a Seecamp 32 Auto for over 20 years. Never leave home without having it in my right front pocket loaded with Winchester Silvertips.

 

[Hugger-4641]

I'm actually bidding on a .32 Seecamp right now at a local online auction. I'm not that familiar with them, so I'm not gonna go too high for it.

 

[JERRY]

I'm actually bidding on a .32 Seecamp right now at a local online auction. I'm not that familiar with them, so I'm not gonna go too high for it.

Stop at $500

 

[Hugger-4641]

Stop at $500

Thanks! I was gonna stop at $350, but the more I read about them I might go a little higher. Would make a good companion for my FEG .32

 

[Old_Grouch]

Stop at $500

Yep. Suggested retail for a new standard edition is only a bit more at $579.00.

 

[silicosys4]

Yep. Suggested retail for a new standard edition is only a bit more at $579.00.

Street price is considerably lower on the new production guns. I think I paid $450 BNIB for mine a few months ago.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Yep. Suggested retail for a new standard edition is only a bit more at $579.00.

Are they in production, or is this the North American version?

I wanted a 380 for the longest time. But I think I’m over it because I have read so many stories about how painful it is to shoot.

A blowback .380 that small has "ouch, dammit" written all over it.
Moon

 

[Old_Grouch]

Are they in production, or is this the North American version?

A blowback .380 that small has "ouch, dammit" written all over it.
Moon

According to Seecamp they are still in production (.32 and .380). At least one of the distributors they list on their website has some versions in stock.
The .32 and .380 are delayed (chamber ring) blowback, not straight blowback a' la the Tomcat. That's not to say the .380 isn't quite snappy. I don't have any experience with the .380.
As for delayed vs straight blowback I can say from experience that there is significantly more felt recoil from the Tomcat than from the Kel-Tec .32 or the Seecamp.

 

[unclenunzie]

This past weekend circumstances dictated very discreet carry. After considering my mode of dress requirements I chose my 2001-2002 LWS32 w/PMC JHP in a hip pocket holster. Prints like a wallet and and I did not have to go unarmed. I think that's really the point.

 

[halfmoonclip]

As for delayed vs straight blowback I can say from experience that there is significantly more felt recoil from the Tomcat than from the Kel-Tec .32 or the Seecamp.

Now that is interesting. Had a Tom, and thought they were a little rappy for the caliber. It's intriguing the ringed chamber really slows the slide.
BTW, Old Grouch, how does the fired brass look, after the ringed chamber?
Moon

 

[1KPerDay]

According to Seecamp they are still in production (.32 and .380). At least one of the distributors they list on their website has some versions in stock.
The .32 and .380 are delayed (chamber ring) blowback, not straight blowback a' la the Tomcat. That's not to say the .380 isn't quite snappy. I don't have any experience with the .380.
As for delayed vs straight blowback I can say from experience that there is significantly more felt recoil from the Tomcat than from the Kel-Tec .32 or the Seecamp.

The .380 Seecamp sucks to shoot, verily.

 

[Old_Grouch]

Now that is interesting. Had a Tom, and thought they were a little rappy for the caliber. It's intriguing the ringed chamber really slows the slide.
BTW, Old Grouch, how does the fired brass look, after the ringed chamber?
Moon

I just re-read my post and should clarify that the Tomcat is straight blowback, not delayed. I had one for a while until I heard about the frame cracking issue.
If I look very closely and critically at the case I can convince myself that I see an irregularity about half way up the case.

 

[halfmoonclip]

I just re-read my post and should clarify that the Tomcat is straight blowback, not delayed. I had one for a while until I heard about the frame cracking issue.
If I look very closely and critically at the case I can convince myself that I see an irregularity about half way up the case.

Thanks, realized that my response was less than clear; you figured it out anyway. Yes, the Tom has a regular chamber. I had one of the newer ones, with all the caveats about muzzle velocity. Judging from the chronograph, I'm guessing that not many .32 loads actually exceed the numbers they were worried about.
The Tom is a nifty gun, but big for caliber, and not all that pleasant to shoot. I never had trouble, but just moved it along for something else.
Again, intriguing that the ringed chamber helps the .32. Apparently (thanks, 1K!) the .380, not so much!
Moon