32 H&R fans rejoice

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Glad to hear it is on the site. Listed under products and then nitride models. Should be the first one. The photo they have is nice but they could at least list the capacity in the product description, it is the main selling point for many potential buyers.
 
I've never been a fan of Charter's website and had heard a while ago they were going to update it. Still waiting.
 
I have seen a few Charter Pitbulls in 380acp ... 6 shot .. So that would be built on the Bulldog frame ..

Also 3 inch barrel 6 shot 38spl polished stainless &
3 inch barreled 5 shot 357mag polished stainless
 
On one hand it would be nicer to have the option of 327, on the other I hear that 327 is a beast to shoot from a small gun.

I’ve been eyeing the sp101 in 327 but the 7 shots and the low price of this new option appeals to me!
 
My big gripe with .327 is that its basically unobtanium. Yes I can buy it online, but in a world where the oddball .45 GAP is on the shelf next to modern production 7.62x25 tok, why chase my tail over a round not worth a sporting goods time to stock a couple boxes?

The .32 H&R is there as are the long and sometimes shorts. .32 acp will fire in most .32 revolvers.

For me, .327, while a fine answer to a question the market seems not to asked for, is the odd duck in the .32 line up. I'm still stoked to get my hands on this gun. It would make for a fine soft shooting trail gun.

Besides, CA has won me over as a convert. I owe my next wheel gun to be one of theirs.
 
My big gripe with .327 is that its basically unobtanium. Yes I can buy it online, but in a world where the oddball .45 GAP is on the shelf next to modern production 7.62x25 tok, why chase my tail over a round not worth a sporting goods time to stock a couple boxes?

The .32 H&R is there as are the long and sometimes shorts. .32 acp will fire in most .32 revolvers.

For me, .327, while a fine answer to a question the market seems not to asked for, is the odd duck in the .32 line up. I'm still stoked to get my hands on this gun. It would make for a fine soft shooting trail gun.

Besides, CA has won me over as a convert. I owe my next wheel gun to be one of theirs.
.327 is a reloaders round, I don't deny that, but so too is .32 Mag. .32 Mag is difficult for me to find anywhere other than online. .32 Long I can see always being available since most .32 revolvers made the past 100 years can fire it.

.327's best use is in a rifle, the extra power of it compared to .32 Mag propels that bullet so fast, but that's not to say that a .327 revolver is useless, it's just, well, overkill for the caliber, at least when loaded to max specs. I look at the PSI difference of .32 Mag (21k PSI) vs .327 (45k PSI) and I just wonder why .327 couldn't have been something like 35k PSI. Still significantly more powerful than .32 Mag, but not overwhelming.

My assumption is if you wanted a lower pressure, lower noise, lower recoil .327, Federal and Ruger expect you to handload it.
 
When I saw this I was thinking a 327 would appeal to me more but after watching the luckygunner video on the 32 cartridges I'm rethinking the absolute need for the extra power of the 327. I'd still prefer the option of cartridges as versatility is one of the big draws to revolvers for me, needed or not. I've shot the Hornaday FTX loads along side Federal 327 rounds and I'm really questioning the truth in the Hornaday video about recoil, definitely some marketing magic going on. I've never shot a CA revolver, which way does the cylinder spin and how does the release operate? Looking at the picture I'm guessing clockwise and push forward correct?
Yes, it's clockwise and push forward. IMHO, This is not so very different than my .32 H&R Police Undercover except for the 7th round in the wheel. Mine's six.
 
The 85gr Federal JHP .327Fed load is in fact a bit lighter loaded than the 100gr JSP.
Noticeably lighter. But, still quite a bit stouter than the .32mag.
It also shoots to a different POI, than the 100 from my Single-7.

But I agree on the 100gr JSP. It’s a bit over the top. My favorite load is 10.0gr #2400 or Acc#9 under a Lee 113gr FNGC @0.314”. No need for a Small Rifle Primer to avoid flattened, cratered primers. Cases don’t stick either.
 
Where did you find it?

My local FFL ordered it for me about a month ago. I was surprised to get it so soon! Was going there to pickup a transfer and got their call about the Charter Arms while driving into the parking lot. As to where they order from, not sure. The shop is Fuquay Gun in Fuquay Varina NC. (That’s in the greater Raleigh area.) I did just quick dry fire before leaving town and was really pleased with single action trigger pull.

I have seven other revolvers in 32 mag and six in 327. Really like three inch barrel revolvers and the 32 magnum so this thing went to the top of the list !!
 
The 85gr Federal JHP .327Fed load is in fact a bit lighter loaded than the 100gr JSP.
Noticeably lighter. But, still quite a bit stouter than the .32mag.
It also shoots to a different POI, than the 100 from my Single-7.

But I agree on the 100gr JSP. It’s a bit over the top.
Only in a revolver IMO. In a rifle it's a perfect fit.
 
That a nice looking handy little gun. Gorgeous how it is.

The tinkerer in me wants to put a set of Off Duty grips on it for maximum space savings as I see this as a trail gun that has more oomph than a .22 but when a .357 is not needed. I'd most likely shoot .32 long out it most of the time. The LGS has it on hand along with 32 H&R mag. Even Academy has .32 long for a not obnoxious price.

I wonder if this gun will chamber .32 auto in a pinch like the .327 SP101.

I'd love to see someone goose .32 magnum in a nice over the counter load that wasn't as noisy or blinding as the .327.

Looking forward to some range reports:)
 
The next question is where to get an iwb holster to fit the Charter Professional. The one on the Charter website is nice but it’s a owb belt holster. I would like a dual belt clip iwb choice. Any custom leather makers that would possibly make one?
 
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?

This firearm has intrigued me from its announcement. I'm not sure a solid frame would prevent me from buying one. But it is a consideration.
 
I'm guessing it's got a sideplate, but why on earth would you rather have a sideplate? It compromises much of the strength of the frame!

I guess disassembly would be easier though.
 
Disassembly and willingness of a gunsmith to work on it are the reasons for a side plate. Changing springs goes from a simple task to one that requires slave pins and a bit more time. I am not concerned with strength issues in modern revolvers with a side plate. At least with revolvers made after 1900 or so.

If this is based on The bulldog frame it is solid according to Chuck Hawks. It isn't a total deal breaker but something to consider. Does anyone know for sure what frame the Professional is built on? I'd love it if it were built on the Undercover frame but suspect it is built on the Pit Bull/Bull Dog frame size.
 
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