Semi-auto .32 for informal target work sought.
by Hoot 
, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 12:01 (3814 days ago)
Our little pistol league requires '32 caliber or greater' to compete. Miss Melodie shot this year with a .22 to get the hang of it but she is not in the running for trophies nor fame and fortune. She is uncomfortable with using a revolver due to the reload round (yes, it can be learned but maybe later). She also has issues with recoil as well as pistol weight. Recall, she broke her wrist in January and wants to work into it, both endurance and strength.
So, I need to find a .32-ish caliber, semi-auto with decent sights and sight radius that ain't too big or heavy.
What I have seen with a short look is Bersa made their Thunder in .32ACP. This would be good as it would make a good understudy for her Thunder 380.
Another interesting specimen was the H&K Model 4 which has 4 interchangeable barrels for .22, .25ACP .32ACP and .380---didn't know it even existed!
There are a number of older models like the 1903 Colt or 1910 Browning but the sights are tiny!
I know there are a few dedicated target pistols like the Pardini or Hammerelli but, for the moment are out of reach.
What else is out there?
Thank you!
Semi-auto .32 for informal target work sought.
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 12:07 (3814 days ago) @ Hoot
Walther PPK ?
Walther PP or PPK Or Hi Pwer in 30 Luger:-)
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 12:19 (3814 days ago) @ Cherokee
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
Beretta 90? NM
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 12:54 (3814 days ago) @ Hoot
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Really impress them - buy her a CZ Skorpion in semi auto
CZ? Actually, a CZ83 in .32 would be a great one.
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 17:18 (3813 days ago) @ stonewalrus
Check out this Beretta 81 on GB.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=411486540
Or, you could go Llama a'la 1911
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=410824457
Here ya go!
http://www.carl-walther.de/cw.php?lang=de&content=products&sub=1&subsub=13&...
Might pricey though.
Here's mine...
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Sunday, April 20, 2014, 11:02 (3813 days ago) @ Drago
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The biggest problem is the 5-round magazines. Makes shooting a 12-round reload relay a bit frantic!
Here is a REAL 7.65/32ACP target pistol,
The BERETTA model 100 6" BBL with fully adjustable sights. Mine will do well under an inch at 25 yards with ball ammo.
That's the one I was trying to remember!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Sunday, April 20, 2014, 10:56 (3813 days ago) @ Who....me...??
Thanks!
Semi-auto .32 for informal target work sought.
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Sunday, April 20, 2014, 09:34 (3813 days ago) @ Hoot
Its already been suggested, but the middle sized Berettas in .80 might be a decent one to work with. They look to have big, easy to see sights, and I bet you could find an adjustable rear if need be. The later Browning single stacks with the big goofy 'target' sights that allowed importation could be useful as well. I do agree on the idea of using a 9mm she's comfortable with and loading it light. 90-115 gr bullets loaded light would be a good plan. What about one of the nicer top breaks in .32 with Speedloaders for a reload? Might be easier to use than a swing out cylinder. I know H&R made some longer barreled versions with target sights into the 70's and 80's.
Thank you all!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Sunday, April 20, 2014, 10:58 (3813 days ago) @ Hoot
I appreciate the suggestions. We'll keep on the hunt and try out a few for fit and feel.