I have inherited a very nice Colt Police Positive (.32). A local gun store said that it would only shoot Colt .32 ammo. Is this true? What ammo is out there that will work? Thanks for your help!

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I have inherited a very nice Colt Police Positive (.32).  A local gun store said that it would only shoot Colt .32 ammo.  Is this true?  What ammo is out there that will work? Thanks for your help!

James G. · Answer

Craig  (If the barrel is marked "Colt D.A. .32", it is chambered for the Colt .32 short and Colt .32 long cartridges. If the barrel is marked ".32 Colt New Police", it is chambered for the S&W .32 short and S&W .32 long cartridges. Different chamberings for two different cartridges).  Details are in this thread  :   https://www.gunpartscorp.com/forum/hand-guns/hand-guns/does-the-colt-32-police-positive-shoot-32-sw-32-long-or-is-159473

Randy I. · Answer

Please take it to a good gunsmith and have it checked out before shooting he can also advise you on the proper ammo for the gun

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I have inherited a very nice Colt Police Positive (.32). A local gun store said that it would only shoot Colt .32 ammo. Is this true? What ammo is out there that will work? Thanks for your help!