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Does anyone know a Canadian retailer of .32 ACP rimfire cartridges?
I am looking to purchase a pistol. It seems like a good deal, but I am a little concerned that the cost of ammunition might out-weigh the benefits of the in-expensive firearm...
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Vair
 
SFRC (theammosource.com) seems to stock Sellier & Bellot's offering frequently. And I'm almost positive I saw a case of the stuff (Winchester, prolly) at CRAFM last week.

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Edit: .32 ACP rimfire?
 
Thank you for that!
I am certain I am speaking out of ignorance, but I was told that a .32 (must NOT be ACP) was a rimfire cartridge. So I must be mushing two cartidges together in my mind.
But I think if I get an .32ACP (as it does appear to be a centre-fire) I would want to reload. But I have read some people questioning the penetration capability of this cartridge...
Thanks in advance for any further feedback!
Cheers

Vair
 
Vair said:
But I think if I get an .32ACP (as it does appear to be a centre-fire) I would want to reload.
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All .32ACP pistols are prohibited and you must have a 12(6) endorsement on your RPAL or you cannot buy/own them. If you don't already have that endorsement, there is no way to get it now and you are out of luck.

Mark
 
"....32 ACP rimfire..." It isn't a rimfire. It's centrefire. There is a .32 rimfire though. .32 rimfire ammo isn't easy to find and isn't reloadable.
"...looking to purchase a pistol..." .32 ACP pistols are prohibited. Unless you have the 12(6) permit, now, you can't have one. The only .32 calibre pistols you can have are high end target pistols chambered in .32 S&W or antiques chambered in .32 rimfire. You can inherit one, if it meets the 'grandfathering' criteria. Inheriting doesn't allow you to buy more prohibited firearms.
 
IF you have a 12.6 and are permitted to have a 32ACP you will find that ammo is not always easy to locate, depending on where you are located.
I have read some people questioning the penetration capability of this cartridge...
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Well, it goes through paper just fine. If you are thinking of a use other than target, I remind you that you are in Canada and if you are thinking of personal defense, do some more research.
dB
 
Excuse me while I remove my foot from my mouth (for the third time or so on this particular thread)
I appreciate everyone setting me straight on the fact that these guns would be 12(6) prohibited...
Very likely I should have known this...

Please excuse my ignorance, but let me ask. Does anyone know WHY 25 and 32 cal pistols are considered Prohibited?
They don't seem to be additionally dangerous over other calibres!?
Any views on this would be really appreciated.

Aside to daBear- Thank you for your word on Self Defense. However I was thinking about use on metal targets (would it have enough to knock them down...). The only defense I need where I live is mosquito spray...

Cheers,

Vair
 
The 32acp is very weak for steel plates. A 9mm is as small as I would go for that;) The ammo is avalible and Wholesale, Cabelas etc will bring in a bit. Buy lots when you find it as its not as easy as 9mm to get. I have a few boxes hidden away for my 32acp.:D

A 9mm would be a good starting point for a centerfire pistol and lots of pistols and ammo to pick from.
 
Both the 25 and 32's were prohibited in the early 90's as a means of making the world a safer place, according to the govt at that time. They were considered as preferred guns by criminals due to ease of concealment and the fact they were known as Saturday Night Specials. We all know this to be totally ridiculous but they thought it would make them appear to be making Canada a safer place. Total horse puckey. As for the 32 used on steel plates, you better be standing close but then u run the risk of splashback or "hi speed return to sender". That 71g bullet would have a hard time knocking over a plate at distance. If its steel plates yur looking to drop, I would suggest looking at something with more oomph.
dB
 
It would help to determine what kind of cartridge you're looking for if we knew what handgun you have in mind to get. Generally speaking, .32 Rimfire is used in revolvers, and .32 ACP in autoloaders made after 1900. "Prohibited" and "restricted" unfortunately takes precedence in any plan to acquire a handgun.

For the last word, call Canada Firearms Centre (1-800-731-4000) and give them your license number and the description of the handgun in question to find out whether you can acquire it as "restricted" or "prohibited".
 
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