John Moses Browning, easily the greatest American gun designer that has ever lived and one of the giants of the gun world, developed the .32 ACP (aka 7.65 x 17mm) cartridge in between 1894 and 1896. In 1897 he completed the first prototype of a .32 ACP pocket pistol. That pistol would become the FN 1899. It has been said that more pistols have been chambered in .32 ACP than any other cartridge.
The little cartridge that could! Hello and welcome to .380 ACP; a home for all things related to the glorious gift bestowed by John Moses Browning known as the .380 Automatic Colt Pistol. Discussion of your favorite .380 ACP firearms, ammunition, accessories, and so forth.
The little cartridge that could! Hello and welcome to .380 ACP; a home for all things related to the glorious gift bestowed by John Moses Browning known as the .380 Automatic Colt Pistol. Discussion of your favorite .380 ACP firearms, ammunition, accessories, and so forth.
John Moses Browning, easily the greatest American gun designer that has ever lived and one of the giants of the gun world, developed the .32 ACP (aka 7.65 x 17mm) cartridge in between 1894 and 1896. In 1897 he completed the first prototype of a .32 ACP pocket pistol. That pistol would become the FN 1899. It has been said that more pistols have been chambered in .32 ACP than any other cartridge.
A sub for the history, discussion, questions, and pictures of all Colt firearms from SAAs to AR-15. From prospective owners to current owners, welcome to r/Colt.
John Moses Browning, easily the greatest American gun designer that has ever lived and one of the giants of the gun world, developed the .32 ACP (aka 7.65 x 17mm) cartridge in between 1894 and 1896. In 1897 he completed the first prototype of a .32 ACP pocket pistol. That pistol would become the FN 1899. It has been said that more pistols have been chambered in .32 ACP than any other cartridge.