The .32 ACP is most commonly chambered in pocket pistols. And while it was designed for use as a self-defense cartridge, it is considered by some firearms aficionados to be less than ideal for this use. However, it remains popular for its light recoil and ease of concealment.

• 32 ACP Bullet WEIGHT	Muzzle VELOCITY (fps)			Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.)			Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.)		Barrel Length (in.)
  	Muzzle	50 yds.	100 yds.	Muzzle	50 yds.	100 yds.	50 yds.	100 yds.
  60 Grain JHP	910	n/a	n/a	125	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
  60 Grain	970	895	835	125	105	95	1.3	5.4	4″
  60 Grain	1000	917	849	133	112	96	n/a	n/a	4″
  71 Grain FMJ	800	n/a	n/a	100	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
  71 Grain FMJ	850	n/a	n/a	114	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
  71 Grain FMJ	905	n/a	n/a	129	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
  71 Grain	905	855	810	130	115	95	1.4	5.8	4″