Anyone SSE a .32?

[c-camp]

I haven't found any instances of a .32 being SSE'd. I've become interested in a .32 Guardian, but these are not on the roster :/

[Marquand]

I'd say that you haven't heard of many .32 ACP SSEs being done because most shops doing SSEs are using .25 ACP barrel inserts designed to fit in .380 ACP chambers with chamber adaptors to use the same barrel insert in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP pistols. I haven't seen barrel inserts small enough to go into a .32 ACP chamber. Not saying they are not out there...just saying I've never seen them.

[c-camp]

I figured an insert could be made for a .22, but I immagine the demand is too low for kits to be made for this purpose.

[Powder_Keg]

I figured an insert could be made for a .22, but I immagine the demand is too low for kits to be made for this purpose.

22 is rimfire, the SSE's I've seen that use the barrel insert were for rounds with primers. I believe the SSE with the barrel insert has to be functional and be able to fire a round.

[orangeusa]

Beretta makes a Tomcat (.32) a Pico (.380) and a Nano (9mm).

They aren't pretty, but the Tomcat and Nano have been very popular. The Pico will be but it's quite new.

The Tomcat is still on roster. The other two never were.


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[Matt P]

No way to do smaller chambers with an insert. .25 ACP is the smallest center fire cartridge.
.22 being a rimfire requires a unique position to the breech face in order to be functional.
The only lawful way to do calibers smaller than .380 is to lengthen the stock barrel.
There just has not been much interest in SSE for .25s and .32s.
It can be done of course but few may be interested in paying the price to meet SSE.

[Click Boom]

22 is rimfire, the SSE's I've seen that use the barrel insert were for rounds with primers. I believe the SSE with the barrel insert has to be functional and be able to fire a round.

Nahhhhh.

[Jimi Jah]

Check Duncan's in San Marcos. They usually have a used NAA Guardian in stock. Used is the easy way to buy one of those. They also sometimes have the Seacamp .32 as well. I bought a Berreta Tomcat there for my wife for $390 last year.

They always seem to have .32's in stock.

[Marquand]

If memory serves, I believe Martin B. Retting's in Culver City had Seecamp .32 models in their display case a few months ago. I have one and it's a sweet pocket pistol provided you stay within factory ammo recommendations.

[Tovarish]

Yes, I would get the on-roster Seecamp instead. Unless the lack of sights puts you off, you won't be disappointed.

[Mungo]

The mandated ammo on the seecamp is like a buck a shot....

[Marquand]

The mandated ammo on the seecamp is like a buck a shot....

Nullum Gratuitum Prandium, my friend. You want a reliable pistol that small? There's going to be a catch.

[c-camp]

I would buy a Seacamp, if the opportunity arose, but I still have a year to do so now that they have been renewed. I was really hoping I could get a new Guardian SSE'd, but now it doesn't seem too promising.

[Tovarish]

I would buy a Seacamp, if the opportunity arose, but I still have a year to do so now that they have been renewed. I was really hoping I could get a new Guardian SSE'd, but now it doesn't seem too promising.

I mean, you could still SSE the .380 version.

I may put my Seecamp up for sale in the coming months if my CCW doesn't come through.