BHP FAN
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I have two Nagant revolvers, and use the .32 Longs, and Starline .32 H&R Mag brass loaded to .32 Long specs.
.32 S&W Long Fans?
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BBroadside
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Loyalist Dave, it is nice to hear someone respecting and accommodating an old gentleman's condition like that. Bravo.
Rogertc1, I think I see a .32 caliber revolver hiding in one of the chambers of your S&W 500. Better fish it out with some tweezers; I heard they're a bear to clean when they get stuck in your barrel.
Rogertc1, I think I see a .32 caliber revolver hiding in one of the chambers of your S&W 500. Better fish it out with some tweezers; I heard they're a bear to clean when they get stuck in your barrel.
jhvaughan2
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As I got older I realized it was not all about recoil. 32 longs are about perfect for paper punching. As/more accurate than anything else, and you can reload for years with one pound of powder.
lizziedog1
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This caliber is quite capable of taking care of bunnies. Last summer i was out exploring with my grnadson and a friend of his. We went down this long, lonely dirt road. Typical of Nevada. We went several miles when we spotted several tanks parked a few yards off the road in the desert.
Not watetanks, but military tanks. They obviously looked like they were in no shape to run. There were no signs or any fence anywhere near them. So we decided to check them out. My grandson entered one of the tanks. He said all the writing inside was Russian. Boy, those guys got themselves lost.
Then I spotted a jackrabbit standing next to one of the tank's threads. It was about thirty or forty feet away. I had my little Colt Pocket Positive on my belt. I drew and decided to go for a head shot. I figured I would either miss or make a humane shot. I cocked the hammer and pulled the trigger. I missed, but the rabbit didn't even flinch. I fired again and this time the rabbit flopped over. The kids ran over to and couldn't believe the shot, perfect into an eyeball. They were impressed witht he shot. I was surprised by it. I did not say anything to the kids that the shot was more luck then anything. But it did thump the rabbit pretty good. A .357 magnum couldn't have made it deader.
The .32 S&W Long is a fun little round.
Not watetanks, but military tanks. They obviously looked like they were in no shape to run. There were no signs or any fence anywhere near them. So we decided to check them out. My grandson entered one of the tanks. He said all the writing inside was Russian. Boy, those guys got themselves lost.
Then I spotted a jackrabbit standing next to one of the tank's threads. It was about thirty or forty feet away. I had my little Colt Pocket Positive on my belt. I drew and decided to go for a head shot. I figured I would either miss or make a humane shot. I cocked the hammer and pulled the trigger. I missed, but the rabbit didn't even flinch. I fired again and this time the rabbit flopped over. The kids ran over to and couldn't believe the shot, perfect into an eyeball. They were impressed witht he shot. I was surprised by it. I did not say anything to the kids that the shot was more luck then anything. But it did thump the rabbit pretty good. A .357 magnum couldn't have made it deader.
The .32 S&W Long is a fun little round.
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I have a S&W Model 31 which I bought for my wife but have become quite attached to myself. It has yet to see any factory ammo. In fact I have several .32 Long experiments queued up waiting for me to get some sitting in front of the press time. Fun little gun!
I suspect that the cartridge stayed popular as long as it did because grips of this nature are somewhat painful when applied to 38 specials. I've had several Smith 32s and a couple of colts. This is a near new 70 odd year old colt police positive which I believe I will keep. I've used factory RN, handloaded swc and wadcutters with the latter two very useful for killing rabbits and such. All of them will drive into the vitals of a human and discounting the obiter dicta of various gun experts have lethal potential.
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DickM
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You owe me for a new keyboard. Your K-32 Masterpiece has got me drooling all over this one.
I'm a fan. They were such fun shooters in my beat up old Smith. The outside of the gun looked a little rough, but the bore looked almost like new so it shot well. Very accurate!
Supposedly they penetrated pretty well but I never got around to do any backyard ballistic testing.
Supposedly they penetrated pretty well but I never got around to do any backyard ballistic testing.
Cop Bob
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Would LOVE to own one..........
I'm sorry to say that .32 is one bullet that I do not shoot or own, but I would LOVE to... Many years ago when H&R came out with the .32 Mag I came across a K-22 Cylinder... I still have it, IF I ever come across a decent K frame, I may put a Douglas or Shilen barrel on it and ream it out to 32 H&R or 327 Mag...
Bet it would be an Armadillo Bustin Dude with the right load.... Bet I can get 1500-1600 fps out of a 6 inch and that would be NOTHING to sneeze at...
BlackSky: That pic K-32 has me fired UP... wish I could find one, I have the K-22 and a K-38 in the exact same configuration and vintage... That would complete the set...
I'm sorry to say that .32 is one bullet that I do not shoot or own, but I would LOVE to... Many years ago when H&R came out with the .32 Mag I came across a K-22 Cylinder... I still have it, IF I ever come across a decent K frame, I may put a Douglas or Shilen barrel on it and ream it out to 32 H&R or 327 Mag...
Bet it would be an Armadillo Bustin Dude with the right load.... Bet I can get 1500-1600 fps out of a 6 inch and that would be NOTHING to sneeze at...
BlackSky: That pic K-32 has me fired UP... wish I could find one, I have the K-22 and a K-38 in the exact same configuration and vintage... That would complete the set...
dogngun
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Just bought a very nice Smith, .32 Hand Ejector-4"
round butt nickel plated revolver...six shots of .32 long it was made around 1919.
Have not even shot it yet, but I find myself looking at the Charter Arms Undercoverette in .32 magnum...looks like a nice little pocket carry revolver...Centerfire systems has them for $300.
.32 revolvers were used as police guns for many decades, as were .32 autos in Europe...My .32 auto is very accurate and I keep hearing the same about the revolvers...
Also read that the .32 was John Browning's favorite cartridge.
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round butt nickel plated revolver...six shots of .32 long it was made around 1919.
Have not even shot it yet, but I find myself looking at the Charter Arms Undercoverette in .32 magnum...looks like a nice little pocket carry revolver...Centerfire systems has them for $300.
.32 revolvers were used as police guns for many decades, as were .32 autos in Europe...My .32 auto is very accurate and I keep hearing the same about the revolvers...
Also read that the .32 was John Browning's favorite cartridge.
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dogngun
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Black Sky- they did make a .44 Spl target , but it was an N frame,
and not in the Masterpiece series...I had a chance to buy one maybe 15 years ago, and passed on it...an old Hand Ejector .44.
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and not in the Masterpiece series...I had a chance to buy one maybe 15 years ago, and passed on it...an old Hand Ejector .44.
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lizziedog1
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:BlackSky,
Do you plan on breeding them? If so, I want an offspring.
Do you plan on breeding them? If so, I want an offspring.
I have a 632 SS J with the 3 " comp barrel. It is wonderfully accurate with 32 Long (the Fiocchi FMJ), various 32 HR mags and Federal 327s. The latter is rather loud.
It's a great gun and the J with six shots is very comfortable for my hand size.
Also, have a 432, I got for a great price when SW discontinued them. I would recommend them as SD guns for the recoil shy.
Bought a case of the Fiocchi as the gun show as they are a bear to find.
It's a great gun and the J with six shots is very comfortable for my hand size.
Also, have a 432, I got for a great price when SW discontinued them. I would recommend them as SD guns for the recoil shy.
Bought a case of the Fiocchi as the gun show as they are a bear to find.
I've owned several .32 revolvers through the years and always loved them. They are probably the most fun, most perfect shooting centerfire handguns around . . . though not particularly great for killing things compared to more powerful guns that shoot heavier, faster ammo.
But for the FUN factor, I put the .32 S&W Long right up there with my other favorite CF revolver rounds. Regretting selling my Model 30 a couple of years ago, I recently found a 1916-made Model 1903 Hand Ejector, in its original nickel plated finish, that is a real sweetheart. No, I won't be selling this one!
I've just shot it one time, but it really liked ONE of the two loads I had on hand. It has a really sweet action too with an incredible single action trigger. Crisp and light!
The little 1" black square targets were shot standing/unsupported @ ten yards. I only shot ten rounds each of the two types of ammo I had with me. I'm SURE this gun has a lot more potential for tighter groups too! I was surprised it liked my LRN load more than the wadcutter though!
Love the stocks too on the little "I" frame!!!
But for the FUN factor, I put the .32 S&W Long right up there with my other favorite CF revolver rounds. Regretting selling my Model 30 a couple of years ago, I recently found a 1916-made Model 1903 Hand Ejector, in its original nickel plated finish, that is a real sweetheart. No, I won't be selling this one!
I've just shot it one time, but it really liked ONE of the two loads I had on hand. It has a really sweet action too with an incredible single action trigger. Crisp and light!
The little 1" black square targets were shot standing/unsupported @ ten yards. I only shot ten rounds each of the two types of ammo I had with me. I'm SURE this gun has a lot more potential for tighter groups too! I was surprised it liked my LRN load more than the wadcutter though!
Love the stocks too on the little "I" frame!!!
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You could say I'm a fan.
Publius1688
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I've got a little hand ejector Smith in this great caliber. I'm working on the 'perfect' Unique load, pushing a 100 grain LRN.
It's very accurate, and a hoot to shoot. The fellow who sold it to me said it was an old Milwaukee PD carry piece.
It's very accurate, and a hoot to shoot. The fellow who sold it to me said it was an old Milwaukee PD carry piece.
Deen Macheen
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I have an H&R 632 guardsman on which I just did a "mainspring & guide assembly" repair. H&R used some really crummy plastic on the original nose of these assemblies, causing them to break apart after a while, which in turn caused the gun to misfire.
I used a new "Steel-nosed" assembly from Numrich, and now it works great. They are dependable little guns when taken care of, shoot extremely accurately, and have almost no recoil- meaning you can put the shot exactly where you want it. Magtech makes a semi-jacketed hollowpoint 98 grain cartridge in 32SWL. From 25' you could easily hit something the size of a 9" balloon, if you get my drift.
I used a new "Steel-nosed" assembly from Numrich, and now it works great. They are dependable little guns when taken care of, shoot extremely accurately, and have almost no recoil- meaning you can put the shot exactly where you want it. Magtech makes a semi-jacketed hollowpoint 98 grain cartridge in 32SWL. From 25' you could easily hit something the size of a 9" balloon, if you get my drift.
I had a Ruger ssm in .32 mag. with 9.5 inch barrel. It was stolen just after my first shooting session. .32 S&W, and .32 longs were accurate and fun to shoot. Neither round required ear plugs. The 85 grain factory xtp bullets needed plugs but they sure put big holes out a 2 by 4 board. Now a 32 mag Marlin is my play toy. It loves 5 out of 6 of my molds and am going to try round balls. Alot of those in 5 pound bags of shot.
I have a S&W 3" M-31 .32 Long. Really neat little gun. I also have a Model of 1905 .32-20 which is a hoot to shoot. My latest .32 Long is not a revolver, it's this Benelli .32 WC. Being a full sized all steel gun recoil is nonexistent. It just goes "poot". You feel the slide cycle, but that is about it. Very accurate.
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Just shot some loads over the Chronograph on Saturday. 98gr. RCBS 32-098 cast bullet cast from Clip on WWs, over 2.3gr. Bullseye, in a Lapua case. Lit with a CCI SP primer. Gun was my Model 30 (no dash) Smith 3in. nickle. This is a very accurate load. They averaged for 5 shots 677 FPS. Not a barn burner, but fun. Also went straight through a 2X6 pressure treated piece of lumber.
ThomasT
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I think the 32s are the funnest to shoot of all my handgun calibers.
I have a 3" 30-1, a 4" 31-1, a 431PD and two Ruger single sixes with 5.5" barrels. A Manurhin PP 32 and last a Marlin 94 lever action in 32 mag. I do like the 32s and am always one the hunt for another. A S&W 631 is my lifes quest. I cannot for the life of me figure out why S&W won't do a run of these ever once in a while.
I would really like an airweight like my 431PD with a 4" barrel and adjustable sights. It wouldn't make me any difference if it was in 32 long or 32 mag either.
I have a 3" 30-1, a 4" 31-1, a 431PD and two Ruger single sixes with 5.5" barrels. A Manurhin PP 32 and last a Marlin 94 lever action in 32 mag. I do like the 32s and am always one the hunt for another. A S&W 631 is my lifes quest. I cannot for the life of me figure out why S&W won't do a run of these ever once in a while.
I would really like an airweight like my 431PD with a 4" barrel and adjustable sights. It wouldn't make me any difference if it was in 32 long or 32 mag either.
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