[Joe Boucher]

I have a carry permit and like an old Colt 32 auto. Mostly because it is almost undetectable.
Some say it is not a good choice cause it lacks 45 knock down power. I always think I can hit what I aim at.
True it will not put you on your butt if I hit you in the arm but I’ll get your attention. P
P-89 Ruger and Kimber are just too large to effectively hide.
What say you?

[taxcontrol]

I have no problem with a .32 providing:

1) They be able to hit consistently the size of a folded dollar bill (size of the typical human heart) at 7 yards
2) They practice not only accuracy but being able to draw and acquire the target
3) Practice the double tap
4) Practice drawing and firing from multiple positions (laying down stomach, laying down back, sitting on ground, sitting in a chair, etc)
5) Carry a mix of loads (ball, HP, ball, HP, etc)

Remember, Jack Ruby used a snub-nosed .38 to kill Oswald and that was an abdomen shot.

[a real Sheila]

I think most folks would tend to FREAK OUT if shot, no matter what the caliber of the gun.