That sound pretty much par for the course. You don't carry a .32 to hit targets down range. You carry a .32 to use with in 12 feet. Try doing point and shoot at 10-15 feet (which is about where most self defense scenario's play out) and see what you can do with it.

My glock has a 2.5 in barrel, its not meant to use like they do in the movies. It is a last resort when all other acts of diplomacy have failed and my or my families life depends on quick close action.

sorry for the rant.

Quote Originally Posted by MinATX View Post
What I especially don't like about small guns is the lack of accuracy. For example, I once tested a friend's 32. At 12 yards, the bullets were all over the target. I normally hit 3 inch targets with my blackhawk at 50 yards, freehand. I know that self defense situations would normally be a lot closer than 50 yards, but still at 12 yards I expect a fair degree of accuracy.

Maybe my friend's 32 was just a piece of crap, and had more problems than just a short barrel without real sights. How does that Ruger shoot at about 12 yards? Is that a 38?