The short answer is no. The longer answer is, it might be possible to get it to fire, but you should never use any ammunition in a gun other than what it was designed to use. It is possible to damage the gun or get hurt yourself.
.40 S&W cartridge, bullet diameter = .401" .380 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .355-.356" .32 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .311 - .312"
No. A .32 bullet is about 7.65mm, and a .380 is 9mm. It is too big to chamber.
There are several DIFFERENT .32 caliber cartridges. The .32 bullet is smaller in diameter than a .380. SOME .32 cartridges are longer, and have more power, such as the .327 magnum. And some .32 pistols are smaller than some .380 pistols, and vice versa. The caliber has nothing to do with the size of the gun.
It was chambered in both 32 ACP and 380 ACP.
Absolutely not!
The .22 caliber bullet is ABOUT .22 inches wide. A .32 bullet is about .32 inches wide. The bullet will also be heavier due to size.
If you mean a .40 caliber bullet in a .32 caliber gun- no. The bullet would be 8 thousandths of inch too large to fit in the gun. Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet, so a .40 caliber bullet is ABOUT .40 inches across, and a .32 bullet ABOUT .32 inches across.
.380 or 32
Can I shoot 380acp caliber out of my 32 pistol?
definitely not. .32 ammunition is .32 caliber though the actual diameter of the bullet is usually between .315 and .319 inches. .380 ammunition is .355 inches in diameter (9mm) and would not fit down the barrel of a .32 caliber gun.
No, you cannot fire a .32 caliber round in a .380 handgun, as they are different cartridges with distinct dimensions and specifications. A .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge has a larger case diameter and overall length compared to a .32 caliber round, which can lead to improper chambering and potentially dangerous situations. Always use the correct ammunition specified for your firearm to ensure safety and proper functioning.
32 caliber... "32 W.S." is the designation for the 32 caliber Winchester Special cartridge.