Lindcott Armory Pistol · SAAMI
.32 ACP
John Browning's compact semi-rimmed pistol cartridge, designed for small pocket pistols.
- Introduced
- 1899
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Belgium
- Inventor
- John Browning
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal (John Browning)
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.312″
- Case length
- 0.68″
- Overall length
- 0.984″
- Base ⌀
- 0.337″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.358″
- Case capacity
- 8.5 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:16
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Semi-Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 20,500 psi
- Eff. range
- 25 yd
- Max range
- 150 yd
- Recoil
- 1.5–2.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 900–1,050 fps
- Energy
- 120–160 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 900–1,025 fps · 199 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 199 active loads across 47 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 200 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inceptor | ARX | 49 | ARX | 1,225 | 163 | — | — |
| Lehigh Defense | Xtreme Penetrator | 50 | XP | 1,100 | 134 | — | $2.20 |
| Lehigh Defense | Maximum Expansion 50gr | 50 | Maximum Expansion | 1,100 | 134 | — | $2.20 |
| Liberty Defense | Halo Point | 50 | HP | 1,050 | 122 | — | — |
| Cor-Bon | DPX TTSX | 60 | TTSX BT | 1,050 | 147 | — | $1.60 |
| DoubleTap | JHP | 60 | JHP | 1,050 | 147 | — | $0.85 |
| Cor-Bon | JHP | 60 | JHP | 1,050 | 147 | — | $1.65 |
| Cor-Bon | DPX | 60 | Barnes XPB | 1,050 | 147 | — | $1.60 |
| Cor-Bon | DPX 60gr +P | 60 | DPX | 1,050 | 147 | — | $1.60 |
| Underwood Ammo | JHP | 65 | JHP | 1,025 | 152 | — | — |
| Speer | Lawman FMJ | 65 | TMJ FMJ | 1,000 | 144 | — | $0.85 |
| Hornady | Custom XTP JHP | 60 | XTP JHP | 1,000 | 133 | — | $0.85 |
| Buffalo Bore | Heavy | 75 | Hard Cast | 1,000 | 167 | — | $0.85 |
| Hornady | Critical Defense FTX | 60 | FTX HP | 1,000 | 133 | — | $1.20 |
| MKEK | FMJ 73gr | 73 | FMJ | 1,000 | 162 | — | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Suitable powders
5 reloading powders listed for .32 ACP, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
Reloading cost
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Firearms chambered in .32 ACP
12 models in the database chamber .32 ACP. Browse all →
Connected reference
History
Designed by John Browning for FN and introduced with the FN Model 1900. Became the standard cartridge for European police and military sidearms. Known as 7.65mm Browning in Europe. Chambered in the iconic Walther PPK (James Bond's pistol).
FAQs
- What twist rate does .32 ACP use?
- .32 ACP typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .32 ACP?
- .32 ACP uses a 0.312″ (7.92 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .32 ACP still in production?
- .32 ACP is active; typical availability is common.
- What is .32 ACP used for?
- .32 ACP is primarily used for self-defense, concealed carry.
- What are the best powders for .32 ACP?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for .32 ACP include No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye, Universal, among 5 suitable options.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 199 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →