32 S&W Ammo For Sale

The .32 Smith & Wesson is a small pistol cartridge intended for use as personal protection at close range. The S&W Model 1½ break-top revolver was the first platform for the cartridge. Intended for use at “card table distances,” the .32 S&W was considered the smallest cartridge acceptable for personal protection in its time. It fit the bill for being a gentleman’s vest gun – a small handgun for the vest pocket that was especially popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It was later surpassed by the .32 ACP. The .32 S&W may also be referred to as the .32 S&W Short.

32 S&W Ballistics: Chart of Average 32 S&W Ballistics

Collectors still roam the aisles at gun shows and auctions searching for .32 Smith & Wesson firearms. There are few available on the market, but they can be found. The ammo – which is still possible to buy from some of the major manufacturers including Remington – can be fired in revolvers chambered for the .32 H&R Magnum and for the .327 Federal Magnum.

The .32 S&W is not exactly poised for a comeback, but will likely continue to be manufactured as the old S&W 1½. Afterall, Iver Johnson revolvers chambered for this cartridge will still be shooting for years to come.

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

Written by

Molly Carter