Therefore I say load for penetration, as much as you can get. I carry Fiocchi ball in mine. If you're going to poke holes in the bad guy, poke them as deeply as possible and out the other side if you can.
I’m in favor of the JHPs myself.
On the other hand, the 32 cal is at the extreme minimum of suitability for self defense IMO.
I picked this up off the net “32ACP Caliber:
One Shot Stopping Success: 50-63% (Actual)
Self Defense Rating: Fair
Recommended Cartridges: Winchester “Silvertip” JHP 60 grains 63% Winchester FMJ 71 grains 50%
The .32ACP, chambered in a pocket autoloader, is a viable choice when ability to conceal the handgun is an issue.
Penetration can be expected to be in the range of 6 to 8 inches.”
Frankly, I like the 380 better and have a Bersa, which is a Walther knockoff in actuality, which takes a 90 grain JHP. 200 rds, I have had no feed issues.
I concur I do not think you will get enough expansion with a hollow pt. in a .32 acp. And I do not think you are going to get enough velocity to over penetrate.
I carry a kel tec p32 with fmj all the time and think shot placement is more important in that caliber
I have decided on revolvers, 357 mag with 38 special +P. There are some VERY interesting cartridges in that caliber, that would never load in a self-loader.
I don’t want to jack a slide, load a mag, etc.. No brass laying around either.
What you said...