SEECAMP 32 Anyone?

[Gunwhore]

Im looking to pick up a Seecamp but would rather shoot one first. Can anyone help me out? I live in Smithtown and belong to a Smithtown range for shooting. Thanks.

[Dan 0351]

I did not realize they were making these again. My buddy had one in .32 - very, very expensive at the time. He sold it as small, bigger caliber guns came out. Built like a tank, poor trigger and only a .32 which is a very poor defensive round (IMO). The heavy weight and small round made the recoil light.

There's 36 Seecamps for sale right now on GunBroker (I understand you want to shoot one first).

[C6NY]

I was close to buying one about 20 years ago but the waiting list was over a year. I didn't want to wait that long and bought a Beretta 84F instead. The Beretta is nice but still wish I had the Seacamp in addition to the 84.

[Dan 0351]

I was close to buying one about 20 years ago but the waiting list was over a year. I didn't want to wait that long and bought a Beretta 84F instead. The Beretta is nice but still wish I had the Seacamp in addition to the 84.

That's right - there was a loooong waiting list for the Seecamp - forgot about that.

The 84 is a really nice pistol, especially in a free state where you can take advantage of that mag capacity. I have the Browning BDA. I think most/all of the parts are interchangeable with the 84.

[Gunwhore]

they moved the factory from conn to mass. they make a 25 32 and 380

[LI Ammo]

Seecamps are trouble in many areas, from their site.

Draw Bar Spring Replacement

When the magazine is removed and the trigger is in the full forward position, the magazine safety pivots behind the trigger to block trigger movement.

Applying even the slightest pressure to the trigger while removing the magazine prevents the safety from functioning properly. It cannot pivot to block the trigger when the trigger is moved to a position in which the safety is prevented from rotating. When pressure is applied to the trigger on magazine removal, it is the trigger that blocks the magazine safety rather than vice versa.

Consequently, the trigger can now be pulled with the magazine removed. Since the magazine supports the firing mechanism internally, pulling the trigger with the magazine removed causes the mechanism to collapse towards the inside of the gun. In this condition attempting to insert the magazine will result in damage to the draw bar spring, which is the spring that operates the trigger and the draw bar - and also the magazine safety.

Replacing draw bar springs that have been thus damaged is by far our number one repair problem. After we began issuing warnings describing the mechanics of the problem, the problem grew worse and not better. It might be the wet paint syndrome.

An extra draw bar spring is therefore included with every pistol, along with these installation instructions. See the diagram below.

[sheeple]

Seecamps are trouble in many areas, from their site.

Draw Bar Spring Replacement


When the magazine is removed and the trigger is in the full forward position, the magazine safety pivots behind the trigger to block trigger movement.

Applying even the slightest pressure to the trigger while removing the magazine prevents the safety from functioning properly. It cannot pivot to block the trigger when the trigger is moved to a position in which the safety is prevented from rotating. When pressure is applied to the trigger on magazine removal, it is the trigger that blocks the magazine safety rather than vice versa.

Consequently, the trigger can now be pulled with the magazine removed. Since the magazine supports the firing mechanism internally, pulling the trigger with the magazine removed causes the mechanism to collapse towards the inside of the gun. In this condition attempting to insert the magazine will result in damage to the draw bar spring, which is the spring that operates the trigger and the draw bar - and also the magazine safety.

Replacing draw bar springs that have been thus damaged is by far our number one repair problem. After we began issuing warnings describing the mechanics of the problem, the problem grew worse and not better. It might be the wet paint syndrome.

An extra draw bar spring is therefore included with every pistol, along with these installation instructions. See the diagram below.

Geeze, that sounds like two major problems. So you basically can't touch the trigger when there's no magazine inserted? Wtf?

[mickeyblueyes]

Buy a Beretta or a LCP or the like of current correctly engineered guns. Rethink the .32 for defencive purposes.

[Gunwhore]

Buy a Beretta or a LCP or the like of current correctly engineered guns. Rethink the .32 for defencive purposes.

I like old school firearms. I carry a Beretta 1935. Getting struck in the center mass with a 32 will probably yield similar results to a 380. Im not losing any sleep over carrying a 32. But you are 100% right. Nothing beats new engineering.

[Dan 0351]

I like old school firearms. I carry a Beretta 1935. Getting struck in the center mass with a 32 will probably yield similar results to a 380. Im not losing any sleep over carrying a 32. But you are 100% right. Nothing beats new engineering.

Yeah, but the chances of a HIT in a gunfight are low; a 'center mass' hit in a gunfight is very, very low.

I plan on the distinct possibility of a 'not perfect' shot and have trained to shoot larger calibers. Personally I don't trust a .380 and I wouldn't even consider a .32 unless that was all I had. I do own .22, .25, .32 and a bunch of .380's, but they basically collect dust.

A Seecamp .32 with a 12+ lb trigger wouldn't ever leave my safe if I had one.

But like most firearms, I do like it for the collection.

Just my opinion.

[Gunwhore]

Yeah, but the chances of a HIT in a gunfight are low; a 'center mass' hit in a gunfight is very, very low.

I plan on the distinct possibility of a 'not perfect' shot and have trained to shoot larger calibers. Personally I don't trust a .380 and I wouldn't even consider a .32 unless that was all I had. I do own .22, .25, .32 and a bunch of .380's, but they basically collect dust.

A Seecamp .32 with a 12+ lb trigger wouldn't ever leave my safe if I had one.

But like most firearms, I do like it for the collection.

Just my opinion.

Im liking the size of this one.....

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[Dan 0351]

Im liking the size of this one.....

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At least we know you're not trying make up for any other deficiencies!

[Ellar]

Geeze, that sounds like two major problems. So you basically can't touch the trigger when there's no magazine inserted? Wtf?

No, you can't touch it while the magazine is sliding out. Once the mag safety is in position, you can pull on the trigger for whatever reason and not run into the draw bar spring problem. The gun punishes poor trigger discipline.

[sheeple]

No, you can't touch it while the magazine is sliding out. Once the mag safety is in position, you can pull on the trigger for whatever reason and not run into the draw bar spring problem. The gun punishes poor trigger discipline.

Ah, I see. I found that whole thing from them a little hard to follow. I thought it said you couldn't pull the trigger after the magazine was out period. Makes more sense now.

[Huntington Guy]

Pretty sure Camp Site had one a while back.
Doesnt Trump carry a Seacamp?