.32 Long Colt

The .32 Long Colt is a centerfire revolver cartridge that was introduced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company in 1875. It was designed for use in Colt's Single Action Army revolver and other similar firearms of the era.

The .32 Long Colt cartridge typically fires a 100- to 115-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 700 to 750 feet per second. It was designed as a low-recoil cartridge suitable for use in small, lightweight revolvers, and was intended primarily for self-defense and close-range shooting.

The .32 Long Colt cartridge was eventually largely replaced by more powerful cartridges such as the .38 Special, but it remains in use by some shooters who appreciate its low recoil and mild report. It is a relatively low-power cartridge that is suitable for target shooting and small game hunting, but is not generally recommended for self-defense purposes due to its limited stopping power. It is also sometimes used in cowboy action shooting competitions, as well as in antique or replica firearms.