Chasing .32 ACP brass ...

[tejano]

Here is my 1903, which is the most recent addition to my 32 auto stable. It is a WWII lend-lease model. The "U.S. Property" marking is faint and probably not visible in the photo because my photography skills are nill.

[alg3205]

I found a large close knit net that is about 12*12, a couple of rocks on the corners and it lays flat. My Walther PP usually keeps a good pattern of ejected cases on the netting.

[olafhardt]

You may get away with this for a few rounds, but I have seen several Colts in which the firing pin bushing was set back into the recoil plate by setback of .32 ACP rounds, due to the difference in rim thickness. If you do not have the tools and skill to reset and stake the bushing, this causes misfires and hard cylinder rotation from set back primers when .32 Long ammo is used, and can be an expensive trip to the gunsmith to fix.

I have never heard of that. Is this from your own experience? I have heard of empties getting hung under the extractor.

[trapper9260]

Big Tarp !

I am with you on that and works for me also.Yes once in a while I lost 1 or 2 but that is just the normal compare to before I use a big tarp.

[Mike Kerr]

What it comes down to, either use a tarp or net, or look for them all over everywhere. 32 acp brass is truly elusive for range pick up.

[FergusonTO35]

Yep. No endless buffet as with 9mm and .40.