P-32 Service Pistol: Difference between revisions
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| P-32 Service Pistol | |
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| Standard-issue Gondaran Army sidearm | |
| Service Data | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Origin | Gondara |
| Manufacturer | |
| Used By | Army of Gondara |
| Design Date | 1932 |
| Service Entry | 1937 |
| Predecessor | Revolver service models |
| Successor | In service |
| Technical Data | |
| Caliber | 9.375×25mm |
| Action | Short recoil, tilting barrel |
| Feed System | 12-round staggered magazine |
| Muzzle Velocity | |
| Barrel Length | 4.5–5 in |
| Overall Length | |
| Weight | 2.5 pnds (unloaded) |
| Crew | Individual |
| Sights | Fixed iron sights |
| Effective Range | |
| Maximum Range | |
| Production Data | |
| Unit Cost | $20 (1930s USD equivalent) |
| Variants | |
Configuration
- Action: Short recoil, tilting barrel
- Frame: Steel
- Barrel: ~4.5–5 inches
- Fire Mode: Semi-automatic
- Safety: Frame-mounted thumb safety
Assessment
The P-32 represents an advanced but practical service pistol design for its time. Its 12-round staggered magazine provides increased capacity compared to most contemporary sidearms, while the 9.375×25mm cartridge delivers strong stopping power.
The weapon balances capacity, control, and reliability, making it effective as a standard-issue military sidearm.