Finally going to shoot this little rig.

WB
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Saturday, May 25, 2019, 06:34 (2431 days ago)

Roman shot some .32 ACP out of it but I've never shot it. I know it's passe' for a carry gun but it worked 100 yrs. ago. I just like them. Huey helped me find some passable bullets for it, 100 gr. lead HP. My charge of 2.2-2.3 grs. HP38 is as low as a RCBS powder dispenser will go. I need to get that Redding BR model to toy with tiny's. I'll do some chrono work and expansion testing.

The .32 S&W (shorts) just didn't work out as the capacity is too small. They (.32 S&W Short) are basically .32 ACP with a thicker rim. Maybe with Bullseye. I also needed some bullet seater prep. The soft lead noses were very slightly deformed even being careful. I can fix that next time.

Took me a long time to find a later model Pocket Positive with the better sights. She needs some grip work and there is external evidence of some old pitting or frosting but like many it was hardly even shot since 1933.

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I've got a pile of lightweight 32s somewhere..

Huey
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Saturday, May 25, 2019, 07:39 (2431 days ago) @ WB

Maybe 77 grain? I'll try to locate and ship north. Have no idea where they came from or why I have them.

PP 32 s&W

Frank Simon
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Sunday, May 26, 2019, 04:40 (2431 days ago) @ Huey

WB, I shooy a 100 pb with 1.8 to 22.0 of tight group in my old colts an smiths in 32 s & W long. Works well. Enjoy there fun to play with!

I betcha 22 grains of Titegroup in a 32 S&W long is fun

Gary Reeder
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Monday, May 27, 2019, 16:49 (2429 days ago) @ Frank Simon

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