Cartridge/Bullet Weight/Velocity/Energy measured in ft.lbs at muzzle
32 H&R / 95 / 1120 fps / 237 JHP Personal Defense round (C32HRB)
380 Auto / 90 / 1000 fps / 200 JHP Premium Personal Defense round (PD380HS1H)
38 Special / 110 / 980 fps / 235 JHP Premium Personal Defense round (PD38HS3H)
I'm not one who puts much stock in paper ballistics, nor have I seen it translate reliably in the field on game or on reactive targets. There are simply too many variables to predict outcomes based on calculations based mainly on velocity and weight. Its correlation on targets is a whole different ball game - sort of like expecting the New York Yankees to win every game based on their higher payroll... A round might have impressive velocity numbers and zip right through a 1/4 steel plate but be stopped by one or two jugs of water. Conversely another round may plow through 16 jugs of water and bounce off the steel plate. That being said I found the above calculations interesting.
The 32 H&R Magnum compares favorably and outperforms (on paper) two common concealed carry calibers. Both Ruger and Smith & Wesson chamber 32 H&R Magnums in their concealed carry revolvers and doing so allows a 6th round to fit in the cylinder - capacity being a real plus in situations where these revolvers are deployed I would seriously consider the 32 H&R Mag in a small CCW revolver.
This revelation inspires me to further test the capabilities of this new to me round. Not only does it appear to cover the low end of the ballistics spectrum dominated by 22 rimfire cartridges but it looks like it has solid footing well into the realm of the 38 Special.
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