.32 ACP (7.65 Browning)
Reloading data for .32 ACP (7.65 Browning) cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_409
Load data for caliber ".32 ACP (7.65 Browning)"
The .32 ACP (7.65 browning) is a semi-rimmed brass pistol cartridge designed by firearms manufacturer John Browning in 1899 for use in his new pocket pistols such as the FN Model 1900 and Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. This round was originally developed for self defense applications but has seen resurgence of popularity due to its use in competition shooting sports such as IPSC and IDPA where accuracy and low recoil are essential.The .32 ACP offers relatively limited stopping power compared to other calibers from the era, though it still remains a popular choice in countries with strict gun laws or those looking for minimal recoil that can still take down an assailant at close range. It is also often found in small frame pistols suitable for concealed carry thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight meaning it is easily concealable even under light clothing.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | .32 ACP (7.65 Browning) |
|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.311 '' | 7.90 mm |
| Primer Size: | Small Pistol (SP) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 0.68'' | 17.2 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 0.98'' | 24.99 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 23206.4 psi | 1600 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.