The first thing to notice is that the LWS .32 is downright tiny. Not compact or subcompact — tiny. Possibly the smallest .32 ACP on the market. Barrel length is 2.06 inches. The grip is so short that I’m only able to get my index and middle fingers around it. The gun is made, however, entirely of polished stainless steel. This gives the LWS .32 more heft than you may imagine for such a small handgun, weighing in at 11.5 ounces empty.


The stainless steel construction adds heft and finish to the Seecamp .32.

The logic in making the LWS .32 one hundred percent stainless is clear to me. Even in .32 ACP, a pistol this tiny would be a snappy shooter and the extra heft provides a bit of recoil mitigation. Managed recoil means better control.

There is also no mistaking that the LWS .32’s construction is of very high quality as the workmanship is superb. The lines are graceful and racking the slide is smooth like glass. The stainless finish shows no discoloration or machining marks. Grips are glass-filled nylon and well checkered.