The 7.65 × 17 mm Browning is a cartridge developed by John Browning for self-loading pistols. It is also referred to as .32 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), .32auto, or the 7.65 Browning. The metric designation 7.65 × 17 mm HR (Halbrand).
The 7.65 Browning caliber is one of the most widely used cartridges for pistols worldwide, although the caliber is 9 mm para is experiencing a greater popularity. It is the weakest ammunition suitable for service weapons and is particularly well suited for weapons with unlocked ground locks. This allows for the weapons to be lightweight, which is why weapons in the caliber are often designed as "pocket pistols."
The legendary pistol Walther PPK is manufactured in the standard 7.65 mm Browning caliber (but is also available in other calibers).
Pistols in 7.65 mm Browning caliber are generally light, slim and pleasant to shoot. Disadvantage of the caliber: the stopping power leaves much to be desired, from a hunting point of view, the caliber is recommended at most up to roe deer.
other designations:
- .32 Auto
- .32 Browning Auto
- 7.65 × 17 mm
- 7.65 × 17 mm HR
- 7.65 mm Browning
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