Is a 32 caliber enough for self defense?
Is a 32 caliber enough for self defense?
32 ACP was popular for self defense. 32 ACP guns are considered too small for ‘proper’ self defense by some people. Many personal-defense professionals suggest that the 9 mm is the minimum caliber, while some will concede to using . 380 ACP for a deep cover or pocket pistol.
Is a 9mm more powerful than a 32?
As illustrated in the chart, 9mm Luger (Parabellum) rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 1140 feet per second (fps) while . 32 Auto (7.65mm Browning) rounds travel at a velocity of 960 fps. 32 Auto (7.65mm Browning) bullets travel 1.1 times that same speed.
What is the velocity of a 32 caliber bullet?
. 32 ACP
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 60 gr (4 g) JHP | 1,100 ft/s (335 m/s) | 161 ft⋅lbf (218 J) |
| 65 gr (4 g) JHP | 925 ft/s (282 m/s) | 123 ft⋅lbf (167 J) |
| 73 gr (5 g) FMJ | 984 ft/s (300 m/s) | 158 ft⋅lbf (214 J) |
| 73 gr (5 g) FMJ | 1,043 ft/s (318 m/s) | 177 ft⋅lbf (240 J) |
What is a 32 ACP good for?
32 ACP offers a clear benefit in reduced recoil (allowing quicker and more accurate shooting) over the more popular . 380 ACP while the reduction in ballistic effectiveness is minimal. 32 ACP was quite possibly the most popular semi-automatic pistol cartridge in the world.
Are .32 and .380 the same?
The 380 ACP is a newer cartridge than the 32 ACP, but only by about nine years. Like its predecessor, Colt also developed 380 ACP ammo for a semi-automatic handgun. An American Eagle 380 ACP load has a 95 grain bullet and 980 fps muzzle velocity, which is enough to transfer 203 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle.
What kind of ballistic test is.32 auto?
After securing common .32 Auto ammunition, both defensive and ball rounds, I set out with my CED Chronograph and Clear Ballistics ballistic gel to get the results. Please click on the chart for a larger version.
Is the.32 Auto cartridge good for a pocket pistol?
Given the fact the .32 Auto cartridge works so well in a small pocket pistol I thought it would be worth doing a ballistic test to see what was what. I secured two pistols to use in the ballistic test, the new Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol made by US Armament Corp and the ever popular Kel-Tec P-32.
Which is the best 32 ACP ammo for self defense?
.380 ACP is all the rage these days for pocket semi-autos, but the humble .32 ACP still has its fair share of loyal fans. Based on the results of our latest batch of ballistic gelatin testing, we’re looking at the best 32 ACP ammo for self-defense.
What’s the difference between.32 auto and.380 auto?
Something else to consider, comparing similar sized handguns the one in .32 Auto usually has one more round in magazine capacity over the .380 Auto. After securing common .32 Auto ammunition, both defensive and ball rounds, I set out with my CED Chronograph and Clear Ballistics ballistic gel to get the results.
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