Looking for fun in .32cal
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Been married for 57 + years and we both "like to" shoot.
Age is a limiting factor for both of us, plus other health problems.
She shot my .45ACP better than I did, in earlier days.
She can barely shoot her favorite S&W Model 10, even SA.
I can shoot 'em all, but some with limited difficulty.
I may try to obtain some .32-20, .32 H&R Mag, or .32 Fed Mag wheelguns?
Since DA is difficult for her, maybe a SA in one of the above would work?
Age is a limiting factor for both of us, plus other health problems.
She shot my .45ACP better than I did, in earlier days.
She can barely shoot her favorite S&W Model 10, even SA.
I can shoot 'em all, but some with limited difficulty.
I may try to obtain some .32-20, .32 H&R Mag, or .32 Fed Mag wheelguns?
Since DA is difficult for her, maybe a SA in one of the above would work?
ThomasT
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Back in the early 90s I used to shoot falling plate matches. There was an older woman there and she, her husband and BIL all shot the matches. Every match she won a trophy and a hat. She even brought a 32 revolver once and shot that as well as anything else. She was old then and may be gone by now. But I always felt sorry for the fool who may have tried to attack her. She outshot just about all the men.
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Here ya go gunmaster. I have had this on my watch list.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=543237963
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=543296672
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=542988480
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=543237963
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=543296672
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=542988480
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A Good Shooting .32
Thanks, Ratshooter, but I don't think a S&W .32 Long would do more than break a tooth. I liked the Ruger though. Now if I can convince her we need to buy it?
Thanks, Ratshooter, but I don't think a S&W .32 Long would do more than break a tooth. I liked the Ruger though. Now if I can convince her we need to buy it?
ThomasT
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Read the last paragraph. It sounds like it will do more than break a tooth.
http://www.gunblast.com/WBell_SW32s.htm
32 have been passing out dirt naps since the late 1800s.
http://www.gunblast.com/WBell_SW32s.htm
32 have been passing out dirt naps since the late 1800s.
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OK, if in' you like .32 S&W Long, that's good.
If I'm gonna lay my money, it's gonna be .32 H&R Magnum or .327 Magnum.
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What .32 Do You Like ?
Do you think we could re-bore it to an H&R Magnum or .327 Fed Mag ?
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!32 S&W Long Born on Date of 1923
Do you think we could re-bore it to an H&R Magnum or .327 Fed Mag ?
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460Kodiak I bet that gun would do some serious tooth chipping. Fantastic gun. I wish it were mine.
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I have the k.32 sw that goes with me on my wood walking days. My uncle bought this back in 1957 fron a hardware store here in north Louisiana. I have used it to squirrel hunt and just general shooting. I believe it would do more than chip a tooth. My grandfather had a colt single action in .32-20 that he used. I don't think either one would do the job if it were called on.
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
Do you think we could re-bore it to an H&R Magnum or .327 Fed Mag ?
Sure! Then we should find a completely original 1957 Chevy and put spinners on it, replace the original radio with a Bluetooth ready smart system, and have it repainted in a leopard print pattern.
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I think it is sad that we now seem to measure the worth of a gun and its caliber on its ability to kill another man. What ever happened to shooting a handgun for fun? I have several 22 caliber handguns that I like to plink and target shoot with. They are not the best for killing another person but they would and have done it in the past. Lots of people killed with a 22 since the mid 1800s.
I have three 32 long handguns along with four 32 mags and they were bought for shooting fun. I didn't buy them thinking that boy howdy this ought to make a good man killer.
A 32 mag and 327 would make a better man killer than the 32 long. They sure will. But why stop there? Get a 357 mag. A proven man killer. Or better yet a 44 mag, much more power. Or a 45 colt. An old man killer from the wild west.
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.32 Cal. Handguns
You made a couple of good points.
Fun shooting and self defense.
I usually reserve .22 for fun, with .38 cal., 9mm and up for SD.
Now I think .32-20, .32 H&R Mag, and .32 Fed Mag can do both.
I don't put anybody down for their choices, but I might share my thoughts.
A person can shoot what they like.
You made a couple of good points.
Fun shooting and self defense.
I usually reserve .22 for fun, with .38 cal., 9mm and up for SD.
Now I think .32-20, .32 H&R Mag, and .32 Fed Mag can do both.
I don't put anybody down for their choices, but I might share my thoughts.
A person can shoot what they like.
ThomasT
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Thanks for your thoughts GM. And its not just you but a general feeling that a gun has to be deadly for defense or it is not worth looking at.
The OP was about fun with a 32 caliber gun. He mentioned semi autos mostly. They are fun to shoot but as a rule harder to shoot with enough accuracy to suit most shooters.
Revolvers came into play and for the most part are more accurate or at least easier to shoot well. 32 longs are a real hoot to shoot. More power than a 22 but with a little more recoil. And the right guns can be extremely accurate. My 32 long revolvers were all made in the 1970s and have heat treated cylinders. I load hotter loads in mine. Like 850fps from a 2" barrel. I wouldn't feel too undergunned if thats what I had in my hand if needed for defense. And I have shot that gun out to 50 yards and could easily keep all the shots in a mans chest at that range.
Would it be my first choice for that? No, but I don't always have a 357 handy. So in a pinch it would get used. And I bet it would do better than most think. It was a defense round since its inception. It was once very popular for that role.
The OP was about fun with a 32 caliber gun. He mentioned semi autos mostly. They are fun to shoot but as a rule harder to shoot with enough accuracy to suit most shooters.
Revolvers came into play and for the most part are more accurate or at least easier to shoot well. 32 longs are a real hoot to shoot. More power than a 22 but with a little more recoil. And the right guns can be extremely accurate. My 32 long revolvers were all made in the 1970s and have heat treated cylinders. I load hotter loads in mine. Like 850fps from a 2" barrel. I wouldn't feel too undergunned if thats what I had in my hand if needed for defense. And I have shot that gun out to 50 yards and could easily keep all the shots in a mans chest at that range.
Would it be my first choice for that? No, but I don't always have a 357 handy. So in a pinch it would get used. And I bet it would do better than most think. It was a defense round since its inception. It was once very popular for that role.
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,32 Caliber for Self Defense ?
Ratshooter,
Your being able to "load up" to higher strength than usual commercial ammo, and shoot those loads in safe heat treated guns makes a lot of difference.
You are "set" for SD or fun.
Ratshooter,
Your being able to "load up" to higher strength than usual commercial ammo, and shoot those loads in safe heat treated guns makes a lot of difference.
You are "set" for SD or fun.
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ThomasT
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Ei8ht we are actually discussing revolvers. You are refering to the colt pocket auto pistol I believe. And I have never heard of a colt 32 mag. Can you elaborate a little?
Gun Master I can do that because my guns are newer. The factory ammo for the 32 long is loaded for the weakest top break revolver it might find its way into. My buddy has an I frame 32 and I would not shoot my loads in his gun. I am not sure of the strength. But that is a cool little gun.
And most of the time I shoot standard pressure 32 longs loaded to around 750fps with a 100gr bullet. And I rarely ever shoot full power 32 mags. Most are hard cast lead 100gr bullets at around 1000fps. Just enough so you know this is not a 22 but without the blast of a 22 mag from a single six.
Gun Master I can do that because my guns are newer. The factory ammo for the 32 long is loaded for the weakest top break revolver it might find its way into. My buddy has an I frame 32 and I would not shoot my loads in his gun. I am not sure of the strength. But that is a cool little gun.
And most of the time I shoot standard pressure 32 longs loaded to around 750fps with a 100gr bullet. And I rarely ever shoot full power 32 mags. Most are hard cast lead 100gr bullets at around 1000fps. Just enough so you know this is not a 22 but without the blast of a 22 mag from a single six.
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No problem.
God bless!
God bless!
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Any of these are fun to shoot and load for. All .32's.
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Here is my Smith & Wesson, I think it is called the Hand Ejector model. It is in 32 S&W long. I was able to get it for really cheap because of the caliber and condition of the finish. It is an "I" frame, just a little smaller than the "J", and is about 100 years old. It's fun to shoot. My small-handed friends particularly enjoy it.
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I literally threw out one of these, in the trash, a few years ago. It was worthless. My dad told me an uncle of his gave it to him in the 1930s. A gun the uncle carried on his many exploits as a sort of "soldier of fortune". I played with it as a kid myself. Wish it worked but it didn't.
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Tallball, I like your gun. I'm going to take my kids out in a few minutes to go shooting, and we will be shooting my .32 hand ejector, vintage circa 1946. It will be my daughter's first time shooting (she's 13 years old.) With standard .32 S&W ammo, it's pretty much like shooting a .22...and a weak one, at that! My gun is extremely accurate, as well, so figured it would be the ideal first time shooting experience gun for her. My son will enjoy it, too, I'm sure. Thanks for your picture.
Well, at least it didn't have any sentimental value.
My gun is extremely accurate, as well, so figured it would be the ideal first time shooting experience gun for her. My son will enjoy it, too, I'm sure. Thanks for your picture. Well, at least it didn't have any sentimental value.
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