In a "close encounter" (within the house) what would you use ...

[dogtag]

I'm talking bullet choice.
I live in a very safe neighborhood but just in case I keep a loaded
but not cocked 03 Colt in 32 in my computer desk drawer.
It was loaded with Winchester silver tips but I changed over to FMJs
thinking that a few feet distance an expanding bullet would not have
enough oomph behind it to actually expand. A bullet is a bullet
however so I'm pretty sure the difference would be negligible.
I'm just thinking aloud really.
So, am I right, wrong or what ? Whatdoya think ?

[Art]

My house gun is a .357 Magnum S&W Highway Patrolman so I'm at the other end from you.

However:

The .32 acp has plenty of "ooomph" to expand a Silver Tip out of that M1903 at any distance in your house unless you live in Versailles. With a good hollow point the .32 acp should be adequate. With fmj its marginal at best. I'd get a different pistol rather than use fmj. The real question is will Silvertips function reliably in your pistol. You'll need to put a couple of magazines through it to be sure. I have shot a full magazine of Silvertips through an M1903 and they worked fine but YMMV.

This video is like watching paint dry but its a decent depiction of .32 acp performance. Your M1903 will give at least 100 fps over that micro .380.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ84HrlYbtk

Oh, don't forget to rack that slide!!!

[dogtag]

I have more powerful handguns but I like the 03. I just hope the instruder is small
as I doubt a linebacker would be deterred by a puny 32. (Cooper would call it a Mouse Gun)

[lyman]

hmmmm


depends on which room I am in,


I do carry a 1903 sometimes, and it has silver tips in it,
my seecamp has them as well,

the 45's have hydra shoks,, IIRC,

the 357 has Winchester LEO loads, cannot remember the grain weight,

my P6, only ball ammo, but I don't really carry it any longer

the 228 has silvertips,

the J frame has Hornady Critical Defense,




and the shotguns are birdshot, cause I have a lot,



good enough?

[dogtag]

I'm impressed. Actually the 32 is the only firearm readily to hand.
The others are in the safe. I have ammo handy for my BP rifles, but they'd
be a bit less than wieldy in a room to room scenario.

[lyman]

sorry Dogtag, I was off


the 228 has Black Talon's in it

[lyman]

I'm impressed. Actually the 32 is the only firearm readily to hand.
The others are in the safe. I have ammo handy for my BP rifles, but they'd
be a bit less than wieldy in a room to room scenario.

I keep one on each floor, and rotate a few as carry pieces,


got a few stashed at the shop as well, but they are all loaded with ball

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I'm impressed. Actually the 32 is the only firearm readily to hand.
The others are in the safe. I have ammo handy for my BP rifles, but they'd
be a bit less than wieldy in a room to room scenario.

btw,, that Colt is a fantastic carry piece,

I had a first model, (with the bushing) that I carried a bit, but while is showed wear, it was all original finish,
so I sold it off after I found the next generation or model, that someone had messed with the finish, (looked like an old reblue )

pocket and holster wear may improve the looks over time,

sights suck,, but if you tombstone it like you do a Seecamp, then it is actually pretty accurate

[one shot]

16 ga model 12 winchester loaded with number 5 shot , slam fire that gun will stop anybody without going to far , in the yard the dogs are let loose they will have fun .

[bruce]

Started carrying years ago doing night security in a shipyard in New Orleans. Little Ruger Mk II was what I could afford. Right now ... it'd have to do. It'd do the job. Sincerely. bruce.

[JB White]

In both the 38spc and 357 mag.
Ammo for close quarters inside the home.
38spc 158 gr LSWCHP +P.
It?s serious enough medicine that does the job as intended.

I know all about the 357 mag loadings and their capabilities. I also prefer to hear again someday.

[Allen]

I have a few Rossi 88's (2" SS) and 357's scattered in the house all loaded with 38spl +P.

Inside your home you don't want something that's going to penetrate one wall and go into another yet you want something that will do the "job".

[barretcreek]

One of those AOW .410 pumps.

[jon_norstog]

I'm talking bullet choice.
I live in a very safe neighborhood but just in case I keep a loaded
but not cocked 03 Colt in 32 in my computer desk drawer.
It was loaded with Winchester silver tips but I changed over to FMJs
thinking that a few feet distance an expanding bullet would not have
enough oomph behind it to actually expand. A bullet is a bullet
however so I'm pretty sure the difference would be negligible.
I'm just thinking aloud really.
So, am I right, wrong or what ? Whatdoya think ?

Dogtag, when I lived in So. Philly I used to frequent a speakeasy across the street. I still remember a conversation about just this topic. It went around for a while but the consensus was a .32 was best. "Doesn't make as much of a mess in your house, and with any luck the guy will go die somewhere else."

jn

[lyman]

.32 ACP kilt a lot of europeans

[jjrothWA]

Sound like yo have the best available, work with it

Best to confirm the silvertips will feed thru the 03 Colt.

If the secondary firearm are available, upgrade IF you can.

My house gun is couple of J-frames with old Hornady 140 gr Xtps, that shoot to POA. followed up with old WIn 97, with the hammered eared back reminds me of a German Shepard ready to GO.

good luck and hope you DON'T need to use.