The Best .32 ACP Ammo for Concealed Carry

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.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 self-defense ammo for this caliber.
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  • @fernandosova344
    @fernandosova3444 жыл бұрын

    years ago 32 acp was the highest permited caliber that citizens could own here in brazil. when they stepped up and permitted the 380, i kept my beretta platform taurus pt 57. it saved my life 3 times. now we can own up to .45 acp thanks god.

  • @darrenbishop4327

    @darrenbishop4327

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to hear that my friend. To many times good guys fall subject to bad guys due to government restrictions. Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to protect themselves as well as governments do.

  • @andypanda4927

    @andypanda4927

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fernando - about that .45 acp; revolver or semi-auto? I carry an old S&W in .45 and stick with 1/2moon clips due arthritis in my wrist and thumb makes recoil a problem - heavy bugger soaks up recoil. As for .32, I recall that Ruger made SA Blackhawk in .32Magnum. Really wanted to get my grubby mitts on one due a Guns&Ammo article regarding the caliber.

  • @FireheartSamurai

    @FireheartSamurai

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fernando Your new president is allowing regular citizens to own firearms now?

  • @fernandosova344

    @fernandosova344

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@FireheartSamurai He's trying to. One of his campaign promises was to make concealed carry a thing here. Before him, it was much harder to buy a firearm and it is still very overpriced, since there's barely nothing but taurus guns.

  • @fernandosova344

    @fernandosova344

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@darrenbishop4327 if the government can't compromise to protect its citizens, they should not take their right to do so. hope things do get better for my children.

  • @c.m.7692
    @c.m.76924 жыл бұрын

    Yes make the 32acp a thing again.

  • @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Theres too many tati cool glock 17l appendix carriers to allow 32 acp to come back super strong

  • @c.m.7692

    @c.m.7692

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@flyinfr33domfreedom2 What if.... What if Kel-tec makes a CMR30 in 32 acp? And what if Ruger decides to make a mark 4 in 32 ACP?

  • @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@c.m.7692 kel tec guns are pretty bad and besides the ammo cost and demand are too low

  • @mig50cc

    @mig50cc

    4 жыл бұрын

    matthew fort Ruger lcp 2 in 32acp?

  • @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    @flyinfr33domfreedom2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe. Maybe. But only becausenthe standard 380 one sucks

  • @CeltKnight
    @CeltKnight4 жыл бұрын

    When a company who makes its money selling ammo publishes their tests suggesting you're better off carrying the less expensive ammo that says a LOT about what great integrity Lucky Gunner Ammo has! It would be very easy for them to show results suggesting you needed the higher priced super-duper rounds, but nope, they stuck to the real results and Fiocchi FMJ (i.e. the cheap-but-very-good stuff) is what does best overall. This is one reason why they are my favorite place to order ammo! I like the .32 acp and have for some time. It has less recoil than .380s of similar size (which in the tiny guns can mean a world of difference in shot-to-shot times as well as affect joy of practice and ability to shoot for those with arthritic hands). Plus, most .32s give you a round or so extra capacity over their .380 counterparts. Don't get me wrong, I love a good .380 but .32s honestly do about the same thing for less noise, less kick, and less recoil. Plus, the best ammo is the cheaper stuff. What's not to love?

  • @jslaughterofthesoul4939

    @jslaughterofthesoul4939

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love the way you think, brother

  • @AngPur

    @AngPur

    3 жыл бұрын

    tbf, more expensive =/= better margins. They may make more money selling cheap stuff if the difference between their wholesale and retail is greater.

  • @SilentAdventurer

    @SilentAdventurer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thinking about getting 32 tomcat. What do people rink?

  • @CeltKnight

    @CeltKnight

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SilentAdventurer - I know people who have them an love them, but I also hear of slides (or was it frames!) cracking. And they are THICK little buggers, too. That said, it's hard to find a micro compact in .32 from anyone nearly as reputable as Beretta. If it suits you and your carry methods, I'd say lock-and-load.

  • @texaspatriot9153

    @texaspatriot9153

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SilentAdventurer I carry a beretta tomcat in stainless steel for a backup gun and I love it I also have its baby brothers in 25acp and 22lr but they stay in the safe

  • @gemboy4307ful
    @gemboy4307ful4 жыл бұрын

    How many of us would like to see a Ruger LCP II in 32 acp? I will buy one for sure!

  • @JohnB-dr8sk

    @JohnB-dr8sk

    4 жыл бұрын

    It would probably be a lot more reliable too

  • @mantislake4141

    @mantislake4141

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sold! Wouldn't mind seeing Glock throw .32 in their single stack frame either.

  • @augustolima1317

    @augustolima1317

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mantislake4141 i think i have a few lose screws but i Just like small calibers heck i would Love see those calibers like 25 acp 32 acp make a comeback in to deep carry.

  • @ccsniper

    @ccsniper

    4 жыл бұрын

    Make it a double stack but stay the same height.

  • @Mr73172

    @Mr73172

    4 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE my Ruger ec9s and would definitely check out a .32 ACP if they made it.

  • @matt5415
    @matt54154 жыл бұрын

    John Browning designed the .32 acp as a self defense round. Any one of those bullets tested will kill with shot placement. I think we gun enthusiasts are over thinking pistol calibers. You'll never see performance like a 9mm or other duty oriented calibers.

  • @darthkek1953

    @darthkek1953

    4 жыл бұрын

    As a citizen you don't have to kill. The military need to kill. The police need to ensure compliance. All you have to do is force disengagement. It doesn't matter if they die on the spot or flee to a hospital, break-of-contact is the goal.

  • @cameronl212

    @cameronl212

    4 жыл бұрын

    Darth KEK if ur in ur house u don’t need to kill ? I don’t know buddy I like .32s but I keep .380 for the streets 40 for the sheets

  • @cameronl212

    @cameronl212

    4 жыл бұрын

    Darth KEK and my pistols to fend off fenders as I retrieve my pistol caliber carbine

  • @johnnybeanz1296

    @johnnybeanz1296

    4 жыл бұрын

    Darth KEK excellent point. Often overlooked.

  • @dcheard2

    @dcheard2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Mostly all pistol calibers will get the job done in a conceal carry situation (mugging, etc...) if you hit the vital areas. Wouldn't use it for home defense.

  • @kacycat5768
    @kacycat57684 жыл бұрын

    650 rounds of Sellier and bellot 73 gr fmj with my Kel tec p 32.. 100% no ftf or fte

  • @thedriver5462

    @thedriver5462

    4 жыл бұрын

    Too many people here are focused on boutique ammo and they are missing on S&B FMJ which is hottest ammo that is 100% reliable from my p32.

  • @rancher12121

    @rancher12121

    4 жыл бұрын

    my moopanchant rm41's bfi is 47 rnt more than my frach wtr7 smalts thasterdweeb or 406 hpthaps per choats

  • @edstringer1138

    @edstringer1138

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah why he didnt cover this ammo is a mystery to me , It is the ammo for the Keltec period because of the short barrel ,reliabbility and not rimlocking

  • @sparky_-mf2cs
    @sparky_-mf2cs2 жыл бұрын

    Love 32 acp... underrated imo

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpphq6hqldDVeqw.html

  • @WinterInTheForest
    @WinterInTheForest4 жыл бұрын

    Beretta Tomcat 3032 with the tip up barrel... A little pricey but it's a classic that is still in production. Nice pistol.

  • @stewpidasso288

    @stewpidasso288

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ttboy2004 they did, in fact, acknowledge the cracking. They also repared or replaced cracked slides. (They no longer do that.) The current production (inox) models have a different slide, that doesn't crack.

  • @harmonicablues

    @harmonicablues

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ttboy2004 The old models cracked but the new INOX doesn't crack. The issue there is that the INOX barrel is thicker and the gun is a little heavier and not quite as concealable. The new models run rounds through them like water coming from a water faucet! I ha vent had one FTF with all kinds of ammo.

  • @cdluckyjo

    @cdluckyjo

    3 жыл бұрын

    What ammois best to use with tomcat 3032?

  • @WinterInTheForest

    @WinterInTheForest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cdluckyjo Honestly whatever you can find right now. Fiocchi is an excellent choice for .32 ACP. I would not select hollow points in that caliber as it's a little weak and penetration will be more important than expansion. Be sure to practice with whatever you plan to use for self-defense.

  • @cdluckyjo

    @cdluckyjo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@WinterInTheForest Thank you for your recommendation.

  • @christophertaylor4722
    @christophertaylor47224 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Kentucky USA. Thanks for using a p32 in your testing. It gives me even more confidence with my own p32.

  • @Xenophon1
    @Xenophon14 жыл бұрын

    I just use FMJ in my P32 for adequate penetration and to avoid JHP rimlock.

  • @kinetoscopes
    @kinetoscopes4 жыл бұрын

    Very timely videos! Last week with 22 mag and now with 32 acp. I just started carrying a North American Arms Guardian in 32 acp and 22 mag as back up. Great work!

  • @robphillips100
    @robphillips1003 жыл бұрын

    Walther PPK in 32ACP.... never fails. Excellent combination. Take it deer hunting for any follow up dispatch shots. Works every time. Small light and compact, easy to carry on my belt, no hassle at all.

  • @smokingcrab2290

    @smokingcrab2290

    Жыл бұрын

    If it was double stack, it'd be the fun that God made.

  • @SmokesKwazukii

    @SmokesKwazukii

    3 ай бұрын

    those are so heavy for what they do tho

  • @skrimshaw72
    @skrimshaw722 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! I just bought a .32 Beretta Tomcat. This helps me discovering what loads to focus on.

  • @hooterboy12345
    @hooterboy123454 жыл бұрын

    This video was definitely needed. Thanks for all the hard work, Chris.

  • @GibsonLP07
    @GibsonLP074 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I love your ballistic testing data. I have bought ammo from your company multiple times because of this work. Keep the good stuff coming!

  • @michaelhallman9032
    @michaelhallman90324 жыл бұрын

    The p-32 is my favorite carry gun (it's all but invisible in a pocket), and I always use FMJ in it. Thanks for going to the trouble to test and post these results.

  • @glenmo1

    @glenmo1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kel TEC .32 ..gen 1 ..my go to hide out / back up ..so lite ..& lite recoil ..compared to my pocket .380

  • @chaburchak

    @chaburchak

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a Keltec .32 and could almost hide it in my beard. If only I could find ammo for it...

  • @ronalddavidleindecker3358

    @ronalddavidleindecker3358

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chaburchak you should invest in a quality beard holster

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @krafty65
    @krafty654 жыл бұрын

    This channel is consistently interesting and so well produced. Really enjoyable.

  • @Edubbplate
    @Edubbplate4 жыл бұрын

    I've been carrying the kel-tec 32 with a one round extended mag for years. Never had a problem with it. Love the gun.

  • @skippylippy547
    @skippylippy5474 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent information. Thank you!

  • @Rickvito
    @Rickvito4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos very much, and thank you for bringing logical attention to .32 caliber. I enjoy shooting .32 acp, H&R Magnum and .32 long regularly and find them easy to control. I have a Keltec P32, Savage 1907, Walther PP & PPK and S&W 432PD snub nose. They're all great firearms.

  • @Mr73172
    @Mr731724 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Just wanted to say, I love your channel and I just ordered some .32 ACP amo from you for my Beretta Model 81 that is on its way! Thanks for all the testing and videos.

  • @1101agaoj
    @1101agaoj4 жыл бұрын

    6.6oz P32 KelTec disappears during carry. More reliable feeding than the PF9

  • @Just1American1966

    @Just1American1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    I carry both, usually together, and find them both to be equally reliable, in my hands, at least. Still, the PF9 is rude in hand, and is a hard little bugger not to limp-wrist.

  • @nightfury6836
    @nightfury68364 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work Chris!!! Lucky Gunner rules 😬

  • @patrickmccrea3455
    @patrickmccrea34554 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I love this channel always good content 😁

  • @tangero3462
    @tangero34624 жыл бұрын

    No real surprises, but I'm glad y'all did the legwork to prove it. Keep it up!

  • @latvianorthodox3436
    @latvianorthodox34364 жыл бұрын

    You guys need a show on TV. Keep up the good work.

  • @drain_001
    @drain_0014 жыл бұрын

    Fiocchi .32 ACP (73) FMJ is what I shoot in my Beretta Tomcat :)

  • @poop7217

    @poop7217

    4 жыл бұрын

    Drain I bought some of that same ammo when I got my new tomcat but nervous about shooting it bc of the note in the box recommending 71grain & 130ft/lbs or less. How is your frame holding up?

  • @drain_001

    @drain_001

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@poop7217 fine so far, I've probably only got 300 rounds through it so far though.

  • @poop7217

    @poop7217

    4 жыл бұрын

    Drain cool thanks. I picked up a bunch of Underwood and Lehigh for the tommy and I’m looking at a 1000rd case of magtech fmj 71gr for the range... Might just have to get a new Kel tec or model 81 or 90 to finish that 73gr lol

  • @kentwilliams4152
    @kentwilliams41523 жыл бұрын

    I really LOVE the gel tests!

  • @bryanwatson4865
    @bryanwatson48654 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I have looked everywhere for the Fiocchi 73 grain bullet ballistics in gel from the Keltec P-32 results! Thanks!

  • @germaxicus6670
    @germaxicus66704 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Great data.

  • @madsatyr
    @madsatyr2 жыл бұрын

    I would to see you guys add the Lehigh Defense/Underwood Xtreme Penetrators and Xtreme Defenders. They even make one (Lehigh) for .33 ACP called the Xtreme Cavitator. And it looks… either scary or goofy depending on your POV. Anywho, it would be interesting to see how they compare. Great work as always.

  • @cultofmalgus1310
    @cultofmalgus13104 жыл бұрын

    Since I bought my kel-tec p32 back in 2011 I have constantly used Fiocchi FMJ's as my carry and practice ammo. That has never and will never change when it comes to .32 acp for me.

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Datsyukiandeke
    @Datsyukiandeke3 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy 32acp more than 380acp...its very low recoil but still fun to shoot and with the right round makes for a good backup. I can usually find 32acp for a much better price as well. I like the fiocchi 73 gr fmj and s&b 73gr fmj. They are great and perform very reliably for me.

  • @fenttsf545
    @fenttsf5452 жыл бұрын

    I am really liking the 55gr Underwood extreme defenders in my p32 so far. I would love to see some testing of them, but all I can find are the older Cavitators.

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi I think this is close. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpphq6hqldDVeqw.html

  • @propdoctor21564
    @propdoctor215644 жыл бұрын

    Great info as always !!

  • @markshippoli8918
    @markshippoli89184 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the excellent video Chris. Great info! I have those exact same .32's .....both great guns! One is great to carry, the other awesome to shoot 👍😆

  • @SB-ck7jv

    @SB-ck7jv

    10 ай бұрын

    I have the same Beretta. It's my father's gun. What ammo should I use with it?

  • @AK-ky3ou
    @AK-ky3ou4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this insightful video.

  • @Bout400poundsbruddah
    @Bout400poundsbruddah3 жыл бұрын

    Ammo prices got me wanting a .32 ACP

  • @ratlips4363
    @ratlips43634 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. I own a Seecamp .32 and am limited to only four types of ammo. All are hollow point and are due to feeding issues as the ramp is very short, very steep, and the barrel does not float

  • @clintonellyson9675
    @clintonellyson96753 жыл бұрын

    Good honest test, factual information and not a lot of blah, blah, blah. I'm also glad you touched on "rim lock". Brownie points for using a Kel-tec.

  • @katrinacop
    @katrinacop2 жыл бұрын

    great info! thanks!

  • @brianmartin1139
    @brianmartin11394 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I love those grips on the Beretta.

  • @amysingh4978
    @amysingh49784 жыл бұрын

    Great work bro, God bless you, stay healthy and happy, and keep posting good, valuable videos

  • @scubaguy007
    @scubaguy0073 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your efforts. These lab results you do really help me choose between rounds. The Keltec P-32 was the second pistol I bought. It helped me exercise my carry compliance, and I have carried everyday since. I switched to Glock 26 when they came out, and the Glock 26 or the Glock 19 are my carry guns now, but I still have my little P-32 and it still goes bang every time.

  • @ronalddavidleindecker3358

    @ronalddavidleindecker3358

    2 жыл бұрын

    I presently carry for work a Glock 19 on my right hip and a KelTec p32 in my left front pocket. I had a nasty experience several years ago with two guys trying to snatch my duty gun out of it's holster. My right hand was needed to help keep the gun secure in the holster. I fought them off with my left hand but noticed they never payed any attention to my left hand, only focused on the right. Hence...the p32 now in the left pocket.

  • @scubaguy007

    @scubaguy007

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronalddavidleindecker3358 smart plan. Glad it turned out in your favor. That's why I only carry concealed. When I go to a range, and while I'm at the range I will carry on my hip or in my chest rig, but I've always thought how easy it seems to snatch and grab from these people that open carry in a pinch retention type holsters.

  • @RichardCranium321
    @RichardCranium3214 жыл бұрын

    @Lucky Gunner about your .357sig vid- there is one distinct advantage of the round when it comes to barrier penetration such as car doors. 9mm stops at 2nd sheet of .125" aluminum where .357 continues through 2 & nearly through the 3rd (.40 &45 stopped on 2nd). Aside from that, top notch work. I'd like to see how the polycase stuff stacks up against FMJ & JHP across your test platforms

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii41814 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting results on 32 ACP round !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Isheian
    @Isheian4 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the 380 acp version of this

  • @lukef13
    @lukef134 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE DO A BALLISTICS GEL TEST ON THE .410 HANDGUN LOADS. The internet needs a clear representation of the various .410 handgun loads and their effectiveness for self defense and in ballistics gel. Thank you and regardless, I love the content

  • @jamiemitchell9733
    @jamiemitchell97334 жыл бұрын

    I have both of these pistols! I'm fanboying myself to death right now. I don't carry the 81 but I want to. Ideally, my P32 is a backup gun. I can't thank you guys enough for these videos. Well, I can. I'll buy ammo.

  • @imthatguy1878
    @imthatguy18784 жыл бұрын

    I have a bunch of 32acp pistols from an original Colt 1903 to the Beretta 81 love them all

  • @loudieselj3165
    @loudieselj31654 жыл бұрын

    It's my EDC, fits in my back pocket perfectly. I'm not that hyped about the round but it's the best for a pocket gun

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpphq6hqldDVeqw.html

  • @MrYutbe57
    @MrYutbe574 жыл бұрын

    You guys should make an app detailing thst seperates your articles, tests, videos by gun, caliber, ect.

  • @Bob5mith

    @Bob5mith

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can find all those tables here: www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/

  • @dannysnarski2469
    @dannysnarski24694 жыл бұрын

    This is good information. I like my .32 and shoot well with it. Now I feel even better about using Fiocchi FMJ as well as Aguila, which you didn't test. Thanks for the videos.

  • @ChristofHarper
    @ChristofHarper4 жыл бұрын

    Good job! (And glad I helped push that). My personal experience is that s&b and gecco compare to the fiocchi.

  • @olhemi1
    @olhemi14 жыл бұрын

    🙂👍 As always nice job on the video.

  • @charlespratt8663
    @charlespratt86634 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video. If the ballistic gel had been wearing a heavy leather jacket that FMJ would have preformed even better in comparison.

  • @joebidendidthat5121
    @joebidendidthat51212 жыл бұрын

    Great video…. I just picked up a NAA Guardian.32 and can’t wait to shoot it. Got Fiocchi 32 ammo from Lucky Gunner. Might pick ip the Kel-Tec 32 soon also just for the lighter weight

  • @lucasdog1
    @lucasdog14 жыл бұрын

    for good over penetration simulation, there should be fabric on the backside of the gel block, unless your target doesnt wear clothes on their back. many times the bullet will get stopped by the 2nd layer of clothing.

  • @garyjacobs2789
    @garyjacobs27894 жыл бұрын

    I have edc a 32 seecamp since 2003. Tried them all beleive me . Favorites pmc 60 hp , federal hydra shoks.

  • @Predalien195
    @Predalien1954 жыл бұрын

    I think in order to understand some of the results you have to go back in time and understand the history of .32 ACP guns. When introduced they ranged from pocket guns and full size guns. They were in essence the same as we see 9mm guns today. Well after WW1, they more or less ceased use in military roles but continued to play a role in police forces, particularly European police. By the 80's .32 ACP guns and ammo were still common but they had more or less been regulated to pocket guns and the full size guns being surplus from prior years. So as time went on, people only ever seemed to see them in the pocket gun capacity making such claims that there's no point to them being "X" size and the likes. Ammo makers continued to produce ammo at original specs for the caliber which many were never intended for use with hollow points and nobody ever really bothered to develop a JHP that was designed to work well with .32 ACP. Silver Tips were some of the best early ones for the caliber and still do well in a full size gun but even in my informal testing I can tell you they would fall just short of FBI minimum specs. Essentially, nobody cares enough to make this work as things like .380 and 9x19 are far more common. CorBon went out of business but they were one of those companies that knew how to load their designs for maximum effect. Like many people I feel you missed on not testing the Lehigh Cavitator loads for .32 ACP however I do understand they are not as common on the market as these other loads. The best results I've found for .32 ACP performance in 3.5 to 3.75 inch barrel semi autos has been Fiocchi Exterma .32 ACP loaded with XTP's, followed by Winchester Silvertips, CorBon JHP, and Hornady loaded XTP's. I didnt count the Lehigh as it's not an expanding bullet but when comparing it to the best JHP performance it's results are very similar but almost 99% of the time meeting FBI minimums on penetration. While I think gel is good for establishing a base line for what to expect, having done a lot of research and testing both formal and informal on the matter I've come to the opinion that even those rounds that fail to meet FBI minimums will still be plenty adequate to save one's life. Also, the Kel-Tec has a 2.63 inch barrel which puts it closer to a 2 1/2 than a 3 inch. .32's sweet spot seems to come from 3.2 to 3.5 inch barrel. Where maximum performance comes in a 3.75 to 4 inch barrel. Again though, this is based on a lot of time, research and testing of all types. In general though, the results showing that with the longer barrel you get more expansion but less penetration is quite true for a vast majority of what you tested even in my experience.

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @merlemorrison1346
    @merlemorrison13463 жыл бұрын

    glad to see the Beretta get some exposure - there are a bunch of new imports out there....

  • @blackandyellow87
    @blackandyellow874 жыл бұрын

    I love the work you do on these tests but, I have to say I think you missed the mark by not testing the Underwood 32acp extreme defender round which is the go to for most 32acp carriers that I know of.

  • @Leonix13

    @Leonix13

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing, the Xtreme Cavitators too.

  • @zzxxooooxxzz4964

    @zzxxooooxxzz4964

    4 жыл бұрын

    Underwood makes the best 32auto ammo..

  • @hivelsword

    @hivelsword

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Leonix13 they stopped making it. That bullet design wasn't reliable in all guns. The extreme defender is standard pressure and +p penetrates 14.5 to 15.5 inches.

  • @hivelsword

    @hivelsword

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Leonix13 Sorry, I keep forgetting Lehigh puts out their own stuff. Didn't realize they still offered the xtreme cavitator. Underwood stopped offering it and went with their defender instead using Lehigh bullets. I saw a couple of vids where the cavitator was iffy in the Beretta 3032 but I've had zero issues with mine using the defender loads (standard pressure).

  • @edstringer1138

    @edstringer1138

    4 жыл бұрын

    it can rimlock in Keltecs

  • @MrLeo7627
    @MrLeo76273 жыл бұрын

    This channel is underrated , He should have one million subscribers . I guess he needs to shoot at 100 steel targets & drop the great info. .

  • @michigunsanta8680
    @michigunsanta86802 жыл бұрын

    I just got a Seecamp in 32acp yesterday so I revisited these 32acp videos. Unfortunately they say FMJ won’t run cause they’re too long in my pistol. But supposedly flat nose FMJ have worked but haven’t found any yet. 🤔👌

  • @michaeldaltonsr8954
    @michaeldaltonsr8954 Жыл бұрын

    Always seem to hear positive comments about LGA!! Kudos! Props!Congrats! I agree w/other comments, that recommending a cheaper brand that works, by staying true to tests, is a great testimonial!! I am longtime .32 fan for close encounters/carry discreet in case you need it kind.(my gr-grpa was 6'7", was a terror w/ knife( he was once jailed for cutting 17 people in a bar-fight) but he carried a .32 revolver most of his life, " just in case he needed it". He was very smart on other things, so, I take his theory to heart) Placement(control) & Penetration=stop attack now! Efficient, NOT Flashy.

  • @hankrhill324
    @hankrhill3249 ай бұрын

    I really love my beretta 70 puma. It’s a perfect little size to hide. The only thing I don’t like about it is it’s the older style with the button safety. Sometimes my palm near my trigger finger can push the button and put the safety on. If it had the newer slide safety I’d carry it everyday.

  • @troy9477
    @troy94774 жыл бұрын

    One of these days i might get a Tomcat, just because i have always liked that design. It would be good for pocket carry as a backup, but i would not use it as a primary. Thanks for all your work on our behalf. I wish i could order ammo from you, but i live in Kalifornia......

  • @Harleywindtherapy
    @Harleywindtherapy4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always, sir! I'm never without my Glock 26 (12 years EDC now) but my BUG is sometimes a NAA Guardian in 32acp. Sometimes my BUG is a snub and when I can...it's a Glock 43. The NAA Guardian has FMJ in it. I can't see why I'd trade possible expansion for penetration at this sub caliber. Thanks for the video - best gin related info out there and I love ordering from you too.

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @unclecharles
    @unclecharles4 жыл бұрын

    One load I would have liked to have seen in the lineup is the Winchester 71gr FMJ with the flat point.

  • @Just1American1966

    @Just1American1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    That round in my then-new P32 (in 2011) is how I learned about rimlock. Now, it only sits in the pipe, and on top of the stack in the magazine. Fiocchi FMJ-RN fills up the rest. If I ever decide to carry my recently-acquired Seecamp, though, the Winchester round will be in it.

  • @howardschwartz4411
    @howardschwartz44114 жыл бұрын

    I have used 32 acp in ruger 327 lcr. No rim lock but I prefer 32 h&r magnum. The Kel-Tec is so much smaller than the lcr For carry. Shot placement and penetration are the keys with any handgun.

  • @jeremyhood
    @jeremyhood4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lucky Gunner, I'm new to your channel and love it so far. Have you ever considered doing a video on bullpup pistols? I'm curious what you think of them and to see your review of them. Thank you for what you do. Keep up the good work.

  • @DrownInLysergic

    @DrownInLysergic

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably not because there's only 1 even on the market so it's not like there's a lot of different manufacturers and competition

  • @GaveMeGrace1
    @GaveMeGrace14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @therugburnz
    @therugburnz3 жыл бұрын

    A buddy bought a Barretta in 32 acp. He loves it and he shoots it very well. His only complaint is the price of 32 acp, because he needed to practice to get used to it. He uses a 45acp at home and turn bricks into powder day.

  • @curtisdowling3773
    @curtisdowling37733 жыл бұрын

    The 32acp is a perfect round for conceal !!

  • @ditzydoo4378
    @ditzydoo4378 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see this test with a Berry Bullet Copper clad Lead, the Meat target Paul Harrell uses gives good data as to penetration of a bullet type in a body without shooting a living thing.

  • @jameskuhn4020
    @jameskuhn40204 жыл бұрын

    I EDC'd a SeeCamp LWS .32 Semi-Auto as my SD pistol for quite awhile. I purchased it in 1986, I think? Came with one magazine. I'm ordered another and it took 3 years to get it. It was a deep cover rig and I knew I'd have to go Central Nervous System to be effective. Would I have preferred a 9mm or .45 ACP? Yes. But, it wasn't practical at the time. Interestingly, the SeeCamp LWS .32 was only guaranteed when using SilverTip ammo. I did try other brands of ammo which functioned fine. But, I always carried SilverTips for SD purposes. So, I believe 32ACP is a viable SD round, but as with any handgun, shot placement is key. JMHO, YMMV.

  • @2AEnthusiast
    @2AEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Although, I frequently carry a 32, so I'm a bit biased.

  • @u1t1matr1x8
    @u1t1matr1x84 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Hornady 60gr custom xtp and the Fiocchi 73 grain fmj from lucky gunner (you guys) for my keltec p32 hopefully I made the right choice!

  • @eddielee6490
    @eddielee64903 жыл бұрын

    I can remember the .32 ACP and .380 were considered as mouse guns ...Now with todays modern ammo thats all changed ..

  • @Gieszkanne

    @Gieszkanne

    2 жыл бұрын

    They were called mouse guns because of the size not because you can only shot mice with it.

  • @MPGunther1
    @MPGunther14 жыл бұрын

    PMC Bronze 60g Hollow point with 117 ft lbs is the lowest and only cartridge I can use in my old Beretta 3032 to avoid cracking of the frame

  • @solitarysoul7604
    @solitarysoul76044 жыл бұрын

    These are always great videos and analyses... I highly recommend exploring (and carrying on your site) Underwood Ammo with Lehigh Defense projectiles. For these small calibers (or any) they create a significant wound channel WITHOUT relying on expansion. So, you don’t have to make a trade off between wound channel OR penetration - you can have your cake and eat it to! Keep up the great work and thanks for what you do.

  • @stevemcdaniels2825

    @stevemcdaniels2825

    Жыл бұрын

    BINGO! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpphq6hqldDVeqw.html

  • @johncunningham9016
    @johncunningham90162 жыл бұрын

    Tried some Glaser "Powe'RBail" self defense 55 gr in my P-32. rimlocked every time. I will only use FMJ, or my hardcast loads which are similar to the "Eurocop" type.

  • @AlexHand
    @AlexHand4 жыл бұрын

    My EDC is looking pretty good right now. Kel Tec P32 that I got on Gun Broker for $130, Fiocchi FMJ round nose for $15/box (most common ammo I can find) and that same little grip you have on yours. Consistently penetrating to the ideal level, 8 rounds in the gun. It's been in my back jeans pocket in a little nylon holster for half a year now and no one has noticed at work. It shoots almost as well as my Sig P238 and is twice as carryable.

  • @AlexHand

    @AlexHand

    4 жыл бұрын

    Btw, with that Fiocchi ammo I've had 0 malfunctions after hundreds of rounds. Only jams were with Winchester white box flat nose and hollow points.

  • @freedomfirst5420
    @freedomfirst54204 жыл бұрын

    It would be nice to see Underwood Xtreme Defender tested, non +P version.👍👍

  • @jonnyg9330

    @jonnyg9330

    4 жыл бұрын

    They dont carry it on their website so they probably not going to test it

  • @RedHuntsman
    @RedHuntsman2 жыл бұрын

    Police and military were using this round with duty sized pistols such as the FN Model 1922 for most of the 20th century even though other more powerful rounds were available. There must have been some reason.

  • @Wolverine21G
    @Wolverine21G4 жыл бұрын

    My Seecamp with Speer Gold Dots goes everywhere with me 😎

  • @therond.patron4959

    @therond.patron4959

    4 жыл бұрын

    Expensive gun

  • @gunmonkey6545
    @gunmonkey65454 жыл бұрын

    Get Lehigh (Underwood) Extreme Cavitator and you can relax and know that it will do everything you want it to and is barrier blind.

  • @luissquinones1071
    @luissquinones10714 жыл бұрын

    Please test the Lehigh defense extreme cavitator and Underwood extreme defender ammo! I've seen some impressive videos and would love to see even more!

  • @someguysomewhere4280

    @someguysomewhere4280

    4 жыл бұрын

    maybe since lucky gunner doesn't sell these they don't bother testing them? idk but lehigh defense is what i carry. it's been 100% reliable in my experience.

  • @rob55D89D

    @rob55D89D

    4 жыл бұрын

    I third the request, I use Underwood Extreme Defender ammo exclusively in my pistols. The accuracy, velocity, energy, consistency and performance in balistic gelatin are impressive!

  • @siliconbong9386

    @siliconbong9386

    4 жыл бұрын

    Note to self; if ever breaking and entering carry some ballistics-gel blocks - they seem to be bullet magnets.

  • @gemboy4307ful

    @gemboy4307ful

    4 жыл бұрын

    Best ammo around

  • @rickc2102

    @rickc2102

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rob55D89D Are they longer, like fmj rounds, to where they might help avoid rim lock?

  • @wagon9082
    @wagon90826 ай бұрын

    Good video

  • @mac11380
    @mac113803 жыл бұрын

    Rim lock is much less of an issue with a Seecamp which is designed for the shorter hollow point and you are supposed to use ammo .91 or less.

  • @dmg4415
    @dmg44153 жыл бұрын

    A modern light 3.5 to 4.0 inch barrel, a slim grip, no bigger than a Walter PP, and holding 10 rounds. 4lb trigger, good sights, 3 magazines, with fingeR extension as an option, as the Walter PP/PPK. Fixed barrel, sights on barrel/barrel extension, with very good accuracy, threaded for suppressor. Just a wishlist.

  • @Maletoxic11Bravo
    @Maletoxic11Bravo Жыл бұрын

    I have a 1935 Beretta in 7.65(.32)Made in 1952, I carry it everyday with Fiocchi FMJ’s

  • @RVAMotorsports
    @RVAMotorsports Жыл бұрын

    Yup, at times I carry a kel tec p32, and when I do it has 73 grain fmj ammo in it.

  • @originalamerican9396
    @originalamerican9396 Жыл бұрын

    In the 32 ACP my first round is a xtreme defender, the rest are fmj. Sadly the xtreme defender rounds are a hair too short and will get rim lock so only carry fmj in the mag.

  • @jeffreymorgan4381
    @jeffreymorgan4381 Жыл бұрын

    I have 90% Fich 73 FMJ. I have some others in so called defense rounds. I also have the Tomcat

  • @Drivingdrew719
    @Drivingdrew7197 ай бұрын

    My spanish ruby made in 1916 is my favorite handgun i own..wish i could afford a colt 1903 hamerless

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo12 жыл бұрын

    " RIM-LOCK " not a problem in my keltec .32 Gen 1 ..I purchased Rimlock kits from Keltec installed in magazines....but if I want to load FMJ I have to remove ..to lock bar in mag .. will be purchasing a couple of extra mags for fmjs

  • @MegaAppleshit
    @MegaAppleshit4 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys plan on testing the non expanding bullets like underwood extreme defender for the 32 acp? Hollow points don't really seem to work in the 32, but round nose bullets don't really do much damage. The sharper edges may let the little slugs do more damage if it can penetrate deep enough. They don't have much of a place with 9mm and up, but these rounds may be ideal for small caliber cartridges that normally have to choose between penetration and expansion.

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo1 Жыл бұрын

    My keltec p.32.. rides in my front pocket in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster when I'm wearing my lightweight shorts.. I also have the metal clip on mine so it makes the ultimate underwear gun also clips to the waistband on my BVD tighty whities 😂

  • @oatyperkins9572
    @oatyperkins9572Ай бұрын

    Would you be able to test Lehigh extreme defender 32 acp. They look very promising. Thank you for all your hard work on ammo testing

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