But which .32? Is it a 32-20, .32 special or .32 magnum? And who is the recipient; aka the shootee vs the shooter, pagan biker, Bart the Bear or charging paper targets @ 25'? Small calibers are usefull for small game hunting. For a defensive handgun we are looking at superb accuracy coupled with little recoil for rapid firing.The Winchester/Olin Silvertip hollowpoints give reliable expansion, but will fail to expand if encountering sufficinet clothing to plug the cavity. A solid will have slightly better penetration.If your harvesting a tree for firewood the reduced tissue damage will deliver more useable wood.