Lipsey special edition J frame in 38 and 32mag

[Ohen Cepel]

Hope this hasn't been posted already.

Looks like a great J frame edition (Ultimate Carry) with a lot of upgrades AND 32mag coming back which I love;

Lipsey's Exclusive: Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame

The Lipsey's Exclusive Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame is designed to be the ultimate small frame carry revolver. Featuring an XS Tritium front sight a...

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[Oninotaki]

Damn I wasn't fast enough with my post lol. I will get one to support .32 h&r magnum in a great pocket carry revolver.

 

[mcb]

I am interested in the 32 H&R but I wish the barrel was 2.5 or 3.0 inch long.

 

[Speedo66]

Wonder why they picked the H&R instead of the .327?

 

[Jonny2guns]

Wonder why they picked the H&R instead of the .327?

A 3" and a 4" .327 ....been looking for one for 11 years.

 

[chicharrones]

Awesome.

Now the question of pricing. Will the MSRP be above or below $950.00?

 

[chicharrones]

Wonder why they picked the H&R instead of the .327?

I'd guess because Ruger is married to the .327 and S&W doesn't want to follow Ruger.

 

[mcb]

On the 327 Mag vs 32 H&R my guess is to keep cost down. Both of these new revolvers are built on the standard 38 Special frame forgings made from the much cheaper 7075 Aluminum rather than the much more expensive Aluminum with Scandium alloying that is used in the 357 Magnum version of the J-Frame. I believe the few 327 Mag J-frames S&W made it the past were built on steel or Scandium frames.

 

[rabid wombat]

Any idea when it will be available?

 

[GEM]

On the 327 Mag vs 32 H&R my guess is to keep cost down. Both of these new revolvers are built on the standard 38 Special frame forgings made from the much cheaper 7075 Aluminum rather than the much more expensive Aluminum with Scandium alloying that is used in the 357 Magnum version of the J-Frame. I believe the few 327 Mag J-frames S&W made it the past were built on steel or Scandium frames.

They were steel - got one. The 327 is a ferocious round in a 3 inch steel J. When it goes off, it scares the onlookers. Been there.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Good point on the frame material.

Their 632 is a 5 shot 327, so maybe that is why they did it in 32mag. This 32mag seems to be a 6 shot, I think I would rather have the extra round.

I was looking to send a Smith to Gemini for their "pocket protector" package; $500. Gets you porting if that is your thing, but no sight improvements. The Lipsey sights are a real plus to me as, so often, they are just milled into the barrel and your options are limited.

Will watch for how many they make and street price as I would like one. Will likely buy whichever one I can find first as it is a toss up to me between 5 38's or 6 32's. I think I would prefer the 32 but not picky here.

Also, Taurus has their 327 out now which is a 6 shot (and not a bad gun).

 

[JERRY]

Shut up and take my money!
A current production 32 mag J frame!

 

[Oninotaki]

I also like that they mentioned developing a .32 h&r load for the gun.

Any idea when it will be available?

Lipsey said in the comment section of the video that they are expecting them out in February.

 

[Oninotaki]

They were steel - got one. The 327 is a ferocious round in a 3 inch steel J. When it goes off, it scares the onlookers. Been there.

Yeah everybody at the range notices when I shoot .327 out of my Taurus 327. It's a beast of a round out of such a small package.

 

[GEM]

MSRP about $759 - from the horse's mouth.

 

[cfullgraf]

I’d be interested in the 32 H&R model.

I’d like to compare the operation if the revolver compared to a standard 642 or 442.

 

[TTv2]

Wonder why they picked the H&R instead of the .327?

Aluminum frame is a no go for .327

 

[mcb]

The real question we should be asking is, why didn't they cut it for moonclips? We all know moonclips rule!

 

[chicharrones]

MSRP about $759 - from the horse's mouth.

Excellent!

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Under $800 is good with me.

Like it much more than their new lever offering.

 

[Shivahasagun]

How hot of a .32 mag round will it take (for how long) is the question for me.

 

[TTv2]

How hot of a .32 mag round will it take (for how long) is the question for me.

Buffalo Bore has stated their .32 Mag is safe for all non H&R revolvers and have tested it for velocity in a Taurus ultra light, which would be aluminum frame as well. So, I think these can handle Buffalo Bore, which is the hottest .32 Mag ammo on the market and pricey enough I wouldn't be shooting much of it.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I don't like exotic ammo in semi's as I like to run a fair amount through one before I trust it, and that gets $$. However, in a revolver, I trust it with less rounds of a certain load in it. So, could see carrying Buffalo Bore in one if their ammo met my needs.

 

[Monster Zero]

Buffalo Bore has stated their .32 Mag is safe for all non H&R revolvers and have tested it for velocity in a Taurus ultra light, which would be aluminum frame as well. So, I think these can handle Buffalo Bore, which is the hottest .32 Mag ammo on the market and pricey enough I wouldn't be shooting much of it.

That BB .32 load is some serious stuff. Way more recoil and blast than the Hornady load at the LGS. Set six of those off and you'll lose any desire to see what the .327 magnum is about, at least in a snub. I could see it as a carry load but honestly I wouldn't shoot a lot of them thru an aluminum frame gun myself. Maybe one box a year or something like that.

 

[Oninotaki]

That BB .32 load is some serious stuff. Way more recoil and blast than the Hornady load at the LGS. Set six of those off and you'll lose any desire to see what the .327 magnum is about, at least in a snub. I could see it as a carry load but honestly I wouldn't shoot a lot of them thru an aluminum frame gun myself. Maybe one box a year or something like that.

I do really like the extra weight of the Taurus 327 or the Charter Arm Professional for just such a reason when I am backpacking and have Buffalo bore hard casts loaded. That 22-24oz window really helps.

.327 in the Taurus 327 is ridiculous and I just can't imagine shooting it out of an LCR 327 because of the weight difference. Shooting .410/45 colt out of a bond arms derringer is more comfortable.

Hornady Critical Defense however in this lipsey j-frame with a nice tritium night sight seems like night out on the town carry piece.