32 H&R fans rejoice

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One source on the internet indicates there are 3 frame sizes. A J frame size, a Colt D frame size, and an XL frame size. not sure of a comparison for the XL though. Chuck Hawks indicates there are only 2 but that may be due to the age of his article. Hawks indicates

"the length and width of the medium frame are the same as those of the small frame, but the height of the frame was increased by 0.170” and the barrel boss was increased by 0.095”. The recess for the cylinder was increased by 0.055” in length and 0.140” in height to accommodate the larger cylinder of the .44 Bulldog. These are very small differences."

So I'm not sure it really matters for such small dimension increases. Though I'd still like to confirm that the Professional is built on the Bulldog frame.
 
Johnm1 said:
I have a dumb question. Looking at the pictures it looks like the Professional is a solid frame gun. I dont see a side plate. Is it a solid frame gun?
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All Charter revolvers are solid frames.
 
Thanks TTv2,

Solid Frame isn't a killer. I've actually become pretty good devising/using slave pins as long as I have a decent diagram to go by. But today's test might be a killer. I'm not a large man at 5'-7". I would have been tall if I were born in the revolutionary time period. Up until the middle age 'bulge' i was able to shop in the boys department. Amazing how much cheaper the cloths are in the boys department. But the extra 1" of barrel makes the butt of the gun just high enough to now poke out of my pocket. With the 1 7/8" S&W the top of the grip was visible but not recognizable to the uninitiated. Short person, short pockets. I have tried to carry a revolver IWB and it just doesn't work for me. Pocket carry is what I'm used to and comfortable with. I suppose I could 'deepen' my pants pockets.
 
I don't see a 3" revolver as a pocket gun. For that matter, short of a coat pocket, I don't see any wheel gun besides a NAA as a true pocket gun.

I like the 3" for owb carry that hides a bit better than a 4". Of course, different stokes and all that:)
 
I already spent this months gun budget (twice:(). I will wait a couple of months to see if the prices drop any.

That being said, I am very happy to see that it is now shipping. This will be my first, non black-powder, revolver purchase.
 
I still can’t find one anywhere and they’ve yet to turn up on gunbroker.
 
I must be missing something. After having a dizzy spell over the cost of this ammo, I just do not get it. Forget the obnoxious 327. that will blow your ear drums into the next county, the 32 Hr mag. seems like a great round. Be fine for the general public if they came with a reloading kit. The thing is, the little snubbies require a lot of range time.At least for me. I guess the only other alternative would be to buy another gun that is similar in 22.cal and train with that.
IMO all guns have a trade off. Personally, I am happy with the LCR9mm and the LCR22 as a trainer. I like to shoot my carry guns often. Not just because that is what anyone should do, but he Snubbie is a fun gun that I like to shoot.
Ammo is cheap now, at least for 9mm. I can shoot a whole lot of ammo down range, this side of being pleasant to shoot before going unpleasant. . And always I will take my 22.cal to add for more training. But the 32HR is really expensive and HARD to find. And what if the supply of ammo goes South like it did before?
Nothing against the gun. Just does not seem practical. Or as I said, I am just missing something.
Again, I guess you could shoot another gun for training and just carry the 32Hr/
 
Jeb Stuart said:
I must be missing something. After having a dizzy spell over the cost of this ammo, I just do not get it.
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Again, I guess you could shoot another gun for training and just carry the 32Hr/
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When you reload, the cost of practice ammo isn't as relevant.

In truth, my daughter (30) is the one interested in this gun. She likes revolvers better than semi-autos and is very attracted to the claims of low recoil. However, it might make a very good "trail-gun."
 
Jeb Stuart said:
But the 32HR is really expensive and HARD to find./
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Shoot 32 S&W long. About half the cost of H&R and recoils like a 22 so it makes a decent trainer. 32 long is always on the shelves around me but I haven't looked for it elsewhere so your mileage may vary. Still not as cheep or available as 9mm and 22lr but not as fire a situation as some believe. Also if someone is shooting a 32 revolver and not reloading they are missing out on some big advantages. As for this revolver I'll probably get one as it checks some boxes I value and would be nice to have another carry revolver for when my wife decides she wants one (just a matter of time with her cowgirl spirit).
 
contender said:
any word on how it worked out?
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The Charter Arms Professional functioned just fine. I have a decent number of revolvers made by Ruger, Colt, and S&W and must say that the fit and finish is very nice for a handgun in this price range. Also, the wood grip is very comfortable. I feel no need to defend my like of 32 caliber handguns and do own handguns in most calibers between .17 and 45. The Professional just happens to have two attributes that I like, 32 magnum capability and a three inch barrel. The gun did shoot a bit low and Charter Arms is already sending me a prepaid mailer so they can evaluate it. Overall, I’m very pleased with the Charter Arms Professional and hope they get enough interest to make more variations!
 
I might have to stop by the LGS tomorrow afternoon and see what they have in terms of price and availability. Part of me really wants a Boomer. Part of me knows that my .45 Pitbull does about the same thing at less cost. Part of me drools over this .32. Part of me knows its kinda impractical....but man they are nice:)
 
Fiv3r said:
I might have to stop by the LGS tomorrow afternoon and see what they have in terms of price and availability. Part of me really wants a Boomer. Part of me knows that my .45 Pitbull does about the same thing at less cost. Part of me drools over this .32. Part of me knows its kinda impractical....but man they are nice:)
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You're probably not wrong, when it comes to revolvers it's questionable how much an extra round or two makes, especially ones that are significantly smaller, but of them is to stop attacks, not kill; pretty sure .32 Mag can do that just fine.

For me I just looking for a sidearm to go with the Henry .327 I have. The Ruger SP101 leaves a lot to be desired, especially for the price it cost. The other .327 Ruger makes are truly impractical (GP100) or CCW only (LCR) or a single action. S&W .327's are rare and expensive, Taurus & Charter .327's are also tough to come by and I don't trust them.

Also, there's the whole .327 in a handgun is kind of overkill for the caliber.

Unless single action is what someone is looking for, there's not much else out there for .32 or .327 Mag revolvers except this Professional and the SP101.
 
I had a .327 Sp101. In 4" the .327 makes a bit of sense. However, I never liked how dang loud it was. For that level of flash and report, I'd just stick with .357 and spend half as much on a box of ammo. I usually shot powderpuff .32 long out of it or even .32 acp (they sometimes would keyhole, though). I liked the .32, but I told myself I would go with a gun that is lighter the next time. Packing around a heavy steel SP101 for .32 long is overkill. One of the reasons this Professional model looks so good to me is that it's actually a gun I would carry. I never shot more than 16 rounds of .327 through the SP101 when I had it. I bought the last box on my LGS shelves and haven't seen it since in years. I know I could by it online, but even Academy has .32 long.
 
Unless you're reloading .357 or shooting some cheap, weak foreign .357 ammo, you're not spending half as much as American Eagle .327
 
My favorite 32 H&R magnum revolver is my Single Six.

My CA Undercoverette is also very functional.

I doubt if I'll be able to resist this new one.
 
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