32 vs 32 mag?

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  what is the diff between a 32 and a 32mag?  i assume the mag is more powerful.  how much?  do the shoot the same bullet?  yhe same length  shell?   mike w

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the answer depdends on which 32 you are comparing the 32 h&R magnum to. the 32 s&w is an old cartirdge made for top break revolvers in the 1880's. next in the 32 line is the 32 smith and wesson long it shoots a 98 gr. bullet at around 750 fps. there is a 32 auto that shoots a 77 gr. bullet at around 800. the 32 magnum shoots an 85 gr. hollow poing at around 1100 fps and a hundred gr. lead simi wadcutter at 1050 fps. i didnt look up the exact velosity but am sure i am close. then there is a 32 colt short and long. and there are 32 rimfire cartridges. best to buy a reloading manual and read it. argie1891

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  wow, did not know there were that many 32's.  have the 32 auto and not too excited bout it.  cant sell it cuz i inherited it.  mike w

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what brand of 32 do you have?? they have been made by almost every manufacturer in the world. some are cheap and others are well made and could be worth a bit of cash. even if you cant sell it it is still fun to know more abut your pistol. let me know the make and model and i will give you some information on it if i can. argie1891

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  it is a 3032 beretta tomcat, 32 auto.  also have a ruger pt 738, 380 auto that i like better.  it is lighter and fits my hand better and was $250 cheaper.    mike w