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Email from a listener;

     Lee,

     Thank you for your support of our Second Amendment rights.  I am an avid listener and truly enjoy your Fire Arms Friday. Quite often I hear you refer to .22, .25, .380, 9mm, .357, .40, .44, and .45 calibers.  Why have you ignored the .32?  Is it something personal?  Did a .32 caliber do you wrong?  Miss fire keeping you from saving “M”? 

     I realize the .32 ACP, (or 7.65mm as it isknown in Europe), died down in popularity for a while because people wanted more punch.  But with the resurgence of Conceal
Carry laws in the US, isn’t it time to bring it back? 

     The real reason I haven’t done anything on the .32 is simply because I don’t have access to one.   I also noticed higher calibers more available.  On the other hand, they make a GREAT conceal gun because of their size, punch, and as you will see, availability of ammunition in hollow point. 

     David Elderton, an instructor and organizer of Heartland Outdoors’ shooting matches, (see the bottom of this article for more), has a wonderful arsenal of handguns including several .32 calibers.  He and I shot the H & R .32 Smith & Wesson five shot point and pull, the H&R .32
S&W top break, (both antique models), and the Kel Tec .32 pistol.

     The revolvers had an easy double action, as does many antique Smith & Wesson guns, very little noise, very little kick, but still some punch to the round.  I would imagine in you want one the best place to start would be a used gun shop or gun show.  (Actually there is one this weekend).  The pistols are small, easy to conceal, and light weight.

     The Kel Tec is small as well, holds more rounds, is semi-automatic, and hollow point
ammunition is available for a little extra damage. It too is very concealable, light weight, more
powerful than a .22 or .25, but with very little kick.  Quieter and holding more rounds than a .380, anyone can shoot it.  

     Although I don’t see them going away completely, will the .32 caliber make a comeback?  Until more shooters embrace the benefits of a smaller gun and manufacturers recognize their value, I don’t see it happening soon. 

     Want to hone your skills? 
Attend this weekend’s the Carry gun/Action Pistol match.  Now that Heartland Outdoors’ range is back to full power the match is back and better than ever!

     This Sunday, the 16th, we will run 4 scenario stages inspired by some memorable movie scenes, with a few twists added for extra fun. Any handgun is allowed and the holster must cover the trigger guard.  Two spare magazines or speed loaders will get you thru any stage. 100 rds is plenty.

     $50 gift certificates for Heartland Outdoors will be awarded.  Sign up begins at 5:30 pm

     Contact David Elderton, Match Director. www.Kytac.com, or call 330-5447.