Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
After a long sabbatical I’m slowly getting back into the 32 caliber arena. A while back I picked up one of the surplus Beretta Model 81 pistols that came into the country. That has proven to be a great pistol. It’s too large to be a pocket pistol but it’s a fun range toy. I would have preferred a Walther PP, but those prices have hit the stratosphere.
I have a decent supply of 32 ACP brass but my recovery rate for those tiny 32 ACP casings is not good. I can’t afford to lose too many of them in today’s environment. So, I maintained a lookout for a revolver chambered in 32 S&W Long. Decent examples were way outside my price range, but I wasn’t in a hurry and could wait.
I eventually found an early 1950’s pre-model 30 that was in excellent condition, and I could tolerate the price. If that gun had been fired, it hadn’t been fired much.
I have been slowly gathering the gear to go along with the new toys. Dies, molds, brass, etc. Outpost75 shared some much apricated knowledge and I wish to give a public thank-you to him here.
I have an excellent mold for the 32 ACP (Accurate 31-075H) and I’m waiting on a WC mold for the 32 S&W Long.
Sometimes it’s good to remember the fun that can be found in something new to you.
I have a decent supply of 32 ACP brass but my recovery rate for those tiny 32 ACP casings is not good. I can’t afford to lose too many of them in today’s environment. So, I maintained a lookout for a revolver chambered in 32 S&W Long. Decent examples were way outside my price range, but I wasn’t in a hurry and could wait.
I eventually found an early 1950’s pre-model 30 that was in excellent condition, and I could tolerate the price. If that gun had been fired, it hadn’t been fired much.
I have been slowly gathering the gear to go along with the new toys. Dies, molds, brass, etc. Outpost75 shared some much apricated knowledge and I wish to give a public thank-you to him here.
I have an excellent mold for the 32 ACP (Accurate 31-075H) and I’m waiting on a WC mold for the 32 S&W Long.
Sometimes it’s good to remember the fun that can be found in something new to you.