.32 S&W

The .32 S&W (Smith & Wesson) is a centerfire revolver cartridge that was introduced by the Smith & Wesson company in 1878. It is one of the oldest centerfire handgun cartridges still in production today.

The .32 S&W cartridge typically fires a 85-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of around 700 feet per second. It was originally designed as a low-recoil cartridge suitable for use in small, inexpensive pocket revolvers, and was intended primarily for self-defense and close-range shooting.

The .32 S&W 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.