I own two .32 Seecamps, bought both used. Both run flawlessly just like my P-32s. Keep in mind that they are only designed for hollow point ammo, and the gun won't fit the length of FMJ properly. I fed PMC bronze JHP through it mostly because the recommended Winchester silver tips cost about twice as much. I liked keeping silver tips in it for daily carry because it had no lead exposed on the tip to rub off when handling all of the time.
Believe it or not, I actually prefer the Kel-Tec P-32 over the Seecamp. Dimensionally, the Seecamp is generally smaller but is actually thicker at the handle and weighs about 4-5 ounces more. It's noticeable. The Seecamp actually has more felt recoil due to the blowback action vs the locked breach of the P-32. Seecamp has 1 less round, no locking slide when empty, and you can't easily clear a chambered round when the mag is out... so you have to rack through the entire mag to empty it or position a mag just far enough to override the locking safety.
Beautiful reliable guns, but I keep finding myself going back to the P-32. The fact that it's cheaper is the icing on the cake.
Awesome, thanks for all the info! Like most gun owners, I buy some guns for the coolness of owning them, and that's why I was looking at the Seecamp. They're just gorgeous. (Reliable, too or I wouldn't buy on no matter how nice they look lol)
I have no issue with Kel-Tec, I just wouldn't have considered the .32. I have .380 in stock already, but no .32. I'll have to keep an eye out though. The .32 gun and .32 ammo might be much easier to find right now and in future crunches.
Like most gun owners, I buy some guns for the coolness of owning them
Ditto. I've got a decent micro-pistol collection. Shoot me a message if you want some input before taking the plunge on anything. I've got one that fits in a cigarette box - pretty hilarious.
Get yourself a Seecamp, but avoid the .380 version if you don't want retarded recoil and terrible follow up shots. That frame really isn't built for the cartridge in my opinion.
Kel-Tec P32: 7+1 .32 ACP, cycles everything including +P leigh high defense screwdriver rounds. Also locks the slide open on empty mag, unlike LCPs.
Question on this. The .32 is a semi-rimmed cartridge. Have you ever experienced rim lock? I've heard that can be an issue in this calibre.
I've been eyballing a Seecamp .32 for ages, but I'm worried about feeding issues. Any advice?
I own two .32 Seecamps, bought both used. Both run flawlessly just like my P-32s. Keep in mind that they are only designed for hollow point ammo, and the gun won't fit the length of FMJ properly. I fed PMC bronze JHP through it mostly because the recommended Winchester silver tips cost about twice as much. I liked keeping silver tips in it for daily carry because it had no lead exposed on the tip to rub off when handling all of the time.
Believe it or not, I actually prefer the Kel-Tec P-32 over the Seecamp. Dimensionally, the Seecamp is generally smaller but is actually thicker at the handle and weighs about 4-5 ounces more. It's noticeable. The Seecamp actually has more felt recoil due to the blowback action vs the locked breach of the P-32. Seecamp has 1 less round, no locking slide when empty, and you can't easily clear a chambered round when the mag is out... so you have to rack through the entire mag to empty it or position a mag just far enough to override the locking safety.
Beautiful reliable guns, but I keep finding myself going back to the P-32. The fact that it's cheaper is the icing on the cake.
Awesome, thanks for all the info! Like most gun owners, I buy some guns for the coolness of owning them, and that's why I was looking at the Seecamp. They're just gorgeous. (Reliable, too or I wouldn't buy on no matter how nice they look lol)
I have no issue with Kel-Tec, I just wouldn't have considered the .32. I have .380 in stock already, but no .32. I'll have to keep an eye out though. The .32 gun and .32 ammo might be much easier to find right now and in future crunches.
Ditto. I've got a decent micro-pistol collection. Shoot me a message if you want some input before taking the plunge on anything. I've got one that fits in a cigarette box - pretty hilarious.
Get yourself a Seecamp, but avoid the .380 version if you don't want retarded recoil and terrible follow up shots. That frame really isn't built for the cartridge in my opinion.