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Originally Posted By BM1455: Kinda want. Love my 380 S&W one. Never had any problem with it since the first round FTE'd. Thousands of rounds through it so far. The .32 would be fun IMO. Would probably get the stainless one if I get one. What's a good factory and available round for these? Never had a .32 before. View Quote Get some PPU fmj. It's loaded pretty warm. |
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Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: I have been shooting 32 in PPK's for over 30 years and the ball ammo is ok. I have had some success with the Fiocchi with a soft nosed hollow point. I can't recall the name of it off the top of my head. I have had feed issues in other PPK's shooting the flat nose bullets. Not a lot of issues but enough I won't carry it. These are the reason why I went with the monolithic ammunition. If i can get the reliability of the ball and a bit better performance, why not run that ammo. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By luv_the_huskers: Originally Posted By Gunnie357: I’ve not seen a 32 test of the screwdriver bullet in ordinance gel. Lots in clear gel. Consensus has pretty much always been that FMJ works. It’s also half the cost of the screwdriver bullets to get FMJ 32 ammo. Or for less then underwood you could get 32acp flat nose hard cast from Buffalo Bore if you were so inclined. I have been shooting 32 in PPK's for over 30 years and the ball ammo is ok. I have had some success with the Fiocchi with a soft nosed hollow point. I can't recall the name of it off the top of my head. I have had feed issues in other PPK's shooting the flat nose bullets. Not a lot of issues but enough I won't carry it. These are the reason why I went with the monolithic ammunition. If i can get the reliability of the ball and a bit better performance, why not run that ammo. I certainly wouldn’t run anything unreliable if that’s the case with the flat nose I’d avoid it as you have. I had poor performance with flat nose fmj in my tomcat. As for the monolithic it begs the question as to if it’s a better performing bullet or is it something that simply plays on the properties of gel to appear better. We may never know and I hope none of us have to find out I just wish there were some good tests in organic gel. With any luck maybe since there bringing out things that perform well in 380 we will eventually get more in 32 |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: What's the difference between them? I'd like to get one myself. View Quote The PPK/s has a slightly longer grip length and holds one more round. Essentially it's a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK has a shorter grip, holds one round less, and the grip panels wrap around the back strap. |
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I've never owned a .32ACP. I'd be temped by a PPK.
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Originally Posted By Lumpy196: I've never owned a .32ACP. I'd be temped by a PPK. View Quote |
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Not sure about the "warmer" PPU FMJ ammo but +P is probably not a good idea. I know my S&W .380 PPK said not to use +P and if you did it voided the warrantee. These older gun designs were not designed to handle that I would guess.
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: The PPK/s has a slightly longer grip length and holds one more round. Essentially it's a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK has a shorter grip, holds one round less, and the grip panels wrap around the back strap. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: What's the difference between them? I'd like to get one myself. The PPK/s has a slightly longer grip length and holds one more round. Essentially it's a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK has a shorter grip, holds one round less, and the grip panels wrap around the back strap. Thanks. Did some research last night. Think I'm gonna get the stainless 32 PPKS. My nephew just bought the black ppks in 380 lol. |
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I’m glad I just saw this. I didn’t know that a new 32 was being made. I’m especially interested in a version of the Walther after my disappointment in handling the new Beretta revamped 32. Thanks guys for the heads up.
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Thanks. Did some research last night. Think I'm gonna get the stainless 32 PPKS. My nephew just bought the black ppks in 380 lol. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: What's the difference between them? I'd like to get one myself. The PPK/s has a slightly longer grip length and holds one more round. Essentially it's a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK has a shorter grip, holds one round less, and the grip panels wrap around the back strap. Thanks. Did some research last night. Think I'm gonna get the stainless 32 PPKS. My nephew just bought the black ppks in 380 lol. |
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Originally Posted By BM1455: Not sure about the "warmer" PPU FMJ ammo but +P is probably not a good idea. I know my S&W .380 PPK said not to use +P and if you did it voided the warrantee. These older gun designs were not designed to handle that I would guess. View Quote The current manual says +P+ is a no go but +P might cause premature wear. The same thing every other manufacturer says. It does not expressly say it is prohibited. |
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What have people been paying for the new .32 PPK/PPKS?
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Still haven't seen a SINGLE new PPK (NOT PPK/s) in .32ACP on Gunbroker - or anywhere else ready to purchase for that matter.
I am talking about new production ones |
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Well, I caved and ordered a new PPK in .32. What the hell, you only live once, and I've wanted a PPK for a long time. Pics, etc, when I get the thing. luv_the_huskers brings up an important point about the PP series. Historically they can be fussy about ammo, even ball. My above pictured PP chokes on ANY of the US made brands, and runs flawlessly on the S&B ball ammo. I have heard that these new Ft. Smith versions are less averse to ammo types and can actually cycle hollow points reliably. I have several brands/types I will test with and try to verify this. View Quote What are you shooting w/ hollowpoints in .32 ACP? |
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Originally Posted By backbencher: What are you shooting w/ hollowpoints in .32 ACP? View Quote Not for self defense use, only ball for that because of better penetration. I purchased a case of the PPU 71gr. JHPs some time ago because that was all I could get at the time. They make nice holes in paper targets, much like a wadcutter. As for price, I ordered from Grab A Gun, asked for a "Grab A Quote" and they knocked $90 off their web site price, so $808, plus tax and shipping. Got a note from them that it shipped today. |
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Originally Posted By Solo_: Still haven't seen a SINGLE new PPK (NOT PPK/s) in .32ACP on Gunbroker - or anywhere else ready to purchase for that matter. I am talking about new production ones View Quote @Solo Here you go Mine came from GunZoneDeals. |
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Originally Posted By Buckeye33: I’m glad I just saw this. I didn’t know that a new 32 was being made. I’m especially interested in a version of the Walther after my disappointment in handling the new Beretta revamped 32. Thanks guys for the heads up. View Quote What didn't you like about it? I was thinking of getting one because I love the 80 series guns. I have them in 32 and 380. |
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Originally Posted By desertmoon: I lieu of a PP in .32...I think you will really like the PPK/S View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By desertmoon: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: What's the difference between them? I'd like to get one myself. The PPK/s has a slightly longer grip length and holds one more round. Essentially it's a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK has a shorter grip, holds one round less, and the grip panels wrap around the back strap. Thanks. Did some research last night. Think I'm gonna get the stainless 32 PPKS. My nephew just bought the black ppks in 380 lol. I think so too. I like the larger grip frame. |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: What didn't you like about it? I was thinking of getting one because I love the 80 series guns. I have them in 32 and 380. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By Buckeye33: I’m glad I just saw this. I didn’t know that a new 32 was being made. I’m especially interested in a version of the Walther after my disappointment in handling the new Beretta revamped 32. Thanks guys for the heads up. What didn't you like about it? I was thinking of getting one because I love the 80 series guns. I have them in 32 and 380. To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I’ve owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. |
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Originally Posted By Buckeye33: To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I’ve owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. View Quote Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By Buckeye33: To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I've owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. |
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@raygixxer89, are you talking about the 80X which is only available in .380 or the new 30X Bobcat which is the .32acp pistol?
I looked at the 30X at a local FFL and while I feel it is an improvement on the old model Bobcats, could not justify it's price point, and I initially wanted one, a thought that was vaporized by the release of the PPK in .32. |
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Originally Posted By desertmoon: As a counter point to Buckeye on the new Beretta; I thought the new 80X was a hideous looking gun (and I still do) BUT when checking one out at a local shop, I found it VERY comfortable. I just couldn't find it in me to purchase something so ugly. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By desertmoon: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By Buckeye33: To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I've owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. As a counter point to Buckeye on the new Beretta; I thought the new 80X was a hideous looking gun (and I still do) BUT when checking one out at a local shop, I found it VERY comfortable. I just couldn't find it in me to purchase something so ugly. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. I mean, I haz a Dremel, an FFL, & a diploma from WECSOG. |
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Originally Posted By desertmoon: As a counter point to Buckeye on the new Beretta; I thought the new 80X was a hideous looking gun (and I still do) BUT when checking one out at a local shop, I found it VERY comfortable. I just couldn't find it in me to purchase something so ugly. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By desertmoon: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By Buckeye33: To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I've owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. If it feels similar to the original 84 I think I'll like it. The 84 just feels really good in my hand.sure, the 80x looks different, but I don't think it's ugly. I can't wait to fondle one, now. |
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: @raygixxer89, are you talking about the 80X which is only available in .380 or the new 30X Bobcat which is the .32acp pistol? I looked at the 30X at a local FFL and while I feel it is an improvement on the old model Bobcats, could not justify it's price point, and I initially wanted one, a thought that was vaporized by the release of the PPK in .32. View Quote I mean the 80x in 380. I have a second gen INOX Tomcat and think it's a hoot to load and shoot. I've ever pocket carried it on occasion. |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: If it feels similar to the original 84 I think I'll like it. The 84 just feels really good in my hand.sure, the 80x looks different, but I don't think it's ugly. I can't wait to fondle one, now. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By desertmoon: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By Buckeye33: To sum it up, it just did not fit my hand at all. I've owned and shot the 22,25,and 32 in the previous generation and liked them. The new one just feels off and the new beaver tail was horrendous. I wear a medium size glove and was very disappointed at how much it felt like the dimensions were wrong. I too am a fan of the 80 series Beretta pistols especially in 32. Thanks for the info. I was looking at them online and was thinking of ordering one. I guess I'll see how it feels in my hand first. I am curious to see if you find it comfortable or not. Speaking of which; I wonder if any custom smiths out there will offer bobtail cutting for the grotesque beaver tail on the new Walthers. If it feels similar to the original 84 I think I'll like it. The 84 just feels really good in my hand.sure, the 80x looks different, but I don't think it's ugly. I can't wait to fondle one, now. |
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Originally Posted By desertmoon: I really want to see how it feels to you. It was like a glove to me. Just a really ugly glove. View Quote I'll probably like then. I'll have to hold off, though. I was in Houston to see my sister and family and to check out a used SIG P224 in Pearland, like new. I bought it and a brand new SIG P220 Elite FDE in 10mm. @desertmoon |
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Originally Posted By raygixxer89: I'll probably like then. I'll have to hold off, though. I was in Houston to see my sister and family and to check out a used SIG P224 in Pearland, like new. I bought it and a brand new SIG P220 Elite FDE in 10mm. @desertmoon View Quote 10mm is the best mm.....so...good choice! |
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Keep us posted. I am curious to see what you find on the stovepipes.
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After cleaning the pistol tonight, I was thinking more about this, and decided to measure the rims of the ammo that I shot today.
Lo and behold the brands that I had issues with had rim diameters .001" smaller than the S&B that worked flawlessly. Hard to believe that tiny difference mattered, but it's all I got right now. |
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The stainless looks nice! I’m still waiting for the blued ones to come out.
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: After cleaning the pistol tonight, I was thinking more about this, and decided to measure the rims of the ammo that I shot today. Lo and behold the brands that I had issues with had rim diameters .001" smaller than the S&B that worked flawlessly. Hard to believe that tiny difference mattered, but it's all I got right now. View Quote thanks for the update. I'm assuming you felt the recoil was manageable? |
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Recoil is not an issue at all for me. It's a 32, not 9mm Makarov.
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Went back to the range this afternoon and put more rounds through the .32 PPK. 25 S&B, 50 American Eagle, and 50 Magtec, all FMJ.
I am happy to report that except for one Magtec that stovepiped, which I am blaming on me (bad grip/rushed shot) my PPK digested all of the rounds without issue, and ejected them with authority. And wow is this little thing accurate. I suspect it is related to break in, as the pistol was fairly tight out of the box. I now have a total of 337 rounds through it. |
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Just a heads up for those who qualify (mil vet for me), the .32 ACP PPK/PPKs stainless and black are available through expertvoice at a significant discount.
Ordering the black PPK tonight, says 30-45 days to process so we will see what happens. |
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Went back to the range this afternoon and put more rounds through the .32 PPK. 25 S&B, 50 American Eagle, and 50 Magtec, all FMJ. I am happy to report that except for one Magtec that stovepiped, which I am blaming on me (bad grip/rushed shot) my PPK digested all of the rounds without issue, and ejected them with authority. And wow is this little thing accurate. I suspect it is related to break in, as the pistol was fairly tight out of the box. I now have a total of 337 rounds through it. View Quote Blowback pistols have fixed barrels, which lend themselves to accuracy. |
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Originally Posted By BlitzPig: Went back to the range this afternoon and put more rounds through the .32 PPK. 25 S&B, 50 American Eagle, and 50 Magtec, all FMJ. I am happy to report that except for one Magtec that stovepiped, which I am blaming on me (bad grip/rushed shot) my PPK digested all of the rounds without issue, and ejected them with authority. And wow is this little thing accurate. I suspect it is related to break in, as the pistol was fairly tight out of the box. I now have a total of 337 rounds through it. View Quote |
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That beaver tail needs to go, it ruins the lines of the pistol.
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I won’t disagree about the lines but in my 380 I find no issues comfort wise
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While the long beaver tail is not very good looking, it goes a long way to alleviating slide bite and is in no way causing any discomfort
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Originally Posted By centurian318: That beaver tail needs to go, it ruins the lines of the pistol. View Quote @evnash disagrees: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Smith-and-Wesson-Bodyguard-2-0-a-really-good-small-380/5-2739776/&page=3#i110066301 |
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Factory threaded option in blued and stainless announced
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