.32 ACP
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The .32 ACP pistol cartridge was designed by firearms designer John Browning, for use in semi-automatic pistols. The cartridge was first used in the Browning M1900 of 1900.
7.65 mm Browning rounds. Left: standard FMJ. Right: military round with nickel coating.
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Design
It was designed for early blowback semi-automatic pistols which lacked a barrel locking mechanism; the relatively low power of the .32 ACP round made it a practical blowback round.
Performance
The .32 ACP is compact and light, but short ranged and lacks stopping power. Even so it remains a viable self defense cartridge for use in compact pistols.
Muzzle velocity
- 4.8 g (74 gr) full metal jacket: 290 m/s (950 ft/s)
Synonyms
- .32 Browning Auto
- 7.65 x 17 mm
- 7.65 mm Browning
See Also
Categories: Pistol and rifle cartridges