Semi-auto .32 for informal target work sought.

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, April 19, 2014, 12:01 (3877 days ago)

Our little pistol league requires '32 caliber or greater' to compete. Miss Melodie shot this year with a .22 to get the hang of it but she is not in the running for trophies nor fame and fortune. She is uncomfortable with using a revolver due to the reload round (yes, it can be learned but maybe later). She also has issues with recoil as well as pistol weight. Recall, she broke her wrist in January and wants to work into it, both endurance and strength.

So, I need to find a .32-ish caliber, semi-auto with decent sights and sight radius that ain't too big or heavy.

What I have seen with a short look is Bersa made their Thunder in .32ACP. This would be good as it would make a good understudy for her Thunder 380.

Another interesting specimen was the H&K Model 4 which has 4 interchangeable barrels for .22, .25ACP .32ACP and .380---didn't know it even existed!

There are a number of older models like the 1903 Colt or 1910 Browning but the sights are tiny!

I know there are a few dedicated target pistols like the Pardini or Hammerelli but, for the moment are out of reach.

What else is out there?

Thank you!