".32 acp"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition availability and pricing on Weapons Wednesday, covering .223, 7.62x39, and specialty calibers from vendors like UNAMMO.com and Aim Surplus. He extensively covered small-frame semi-automatic pistols and revolvers in .25 ACP, .32 ACP, and .380 Auto, emphasizing their historical use, reliability, and the importance of finding spare parts and ammunition. Callers contributed perspectives on pocket pistol ergonomics, subcaliber adapters, cast bullet reloading, and the viability of small-caliber defensive weapons.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms availability and market trends, focusing on discontinued European gun manufacturers like Rossi, Llama, and Star, and analyzed why certain models disappeared from the U.S. market. He reviewed budget rifle options including Bulgarian AK-47s and single-stack magazine configurations, then pivoted to detailed technical discussions about .32 ACP, .44 Magnum ammunition, revolver maintenance, and black powder firearms. A caller contributed information about black powder cannons and Civil War reenactment artillery, leading to extended commentary on black powder gun construction, cartridge conversions, and the continued lethality of historical weapons systems.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms maintenance, ammunition selection, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday. He covered the history and reliability of military rifles including the FN-FAL, FN-49, HK-91, and Tokarev, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance manuals and spare parts. Koernke promoted cost-effective training ammunition, particularly the AK-74 round for large-scale militia training, and discussed the advantages of diverse calibers. He provided vendor information for gas masks (M9 models at $19.99 for two), ammunition brass, specialty bullets, and other preparedness supplies, while also addressing the use of .32 ACP as a viable self-defense round and backup weapon.