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I frame 32 S&W long
Are the I frame 32's 6 shot or 5?
Does anyone know how much lighter than the J frame M30 and M31 they are?
I'm thinking a post war I frame in 32 S&W long might make a nice small carry gun.
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03-27-2017, 11:58 AM
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they are six shot
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03-27-2017, 12:12 PM
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Here is a photo of a I and J together for size reference. I can't help you with the weight.
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I may be mistaken, (Mrs says frequently so) but I frame 2" 32s were not made, were they? I have a Regulation Police 32 that went back to the factory and was fitted with a 2" barrel. The older Terriers were 2" but I didn't think the 32 HE s were available in 2".
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Originally Posted by raljr1
I may be mistaken, (Mrs says frequently so) but I frame 2" 32s were not made, were they? I have a Regulation Police 32 that went back to the factory and was fitted with a 2" barrel. The older Terriers were 2" but I didn't think the 32 HE s were available in 2".
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The latest version of the catalog shows post war 2" 32 HEs. Don't know how common they were.
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Here's a shot of mine. All are I-frame guns (the two bottom ones are Models 31 and 30 from '58).
Second one from the top in the left column is a postwar ('49 or '50) 2" 32 Hand Ejector, all the numbers match.
Yes, the I-frame snubbies are pretty easy to carry, but I don't know the weights, either.
Good luck in your search.
Bob
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Cal 44. hello from northern Nevada. I have an I frame Regulation Police with a 3.25"barrel. It weighs 17.5 oz. Also have a J frame model 30 with a 3"barrel which weighs 20.5 oz. So a 3oz difference. For me they are both fine pocket guns and delight to carry and shoot.
Best, Nevada duke.
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wrong premise....
.32 I-frames were made in 2"...
I have a few Model of 1953 and Pre Model 1953 (transition I-frame - pre Model 30s) in 2".
The Regulation Police is much rarer in 2", but they do exist.
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My vintage 1949 HE in 32 S&W Long with 2" barrel has been mentioned here repeatedly and is indeed an original I-frame of the old school... leaf mainspring with strain screw and all. We've taken to calling them "Six Screw" models. 
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Also have a J frame model 30 with a 3"barrel.... Nevada duke.
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A curiosity question for you, NV D: does your Model 30 have a "-1" after the model number (i.e., Mod. 30-1)? If not it's an I-frame, not a J.
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The Post war 32 Hand Ejectors from lightest to heaviest; all with 2" barrels and with round butts/factory walnut stocks:
1. Transitional I frame
2. and Improved I ~ 1.25 ozs heavier than #1
3. Model of 1953 New I frame and Model 30 ~ 2 ozs. heavier than #2
And the J frame Model 30-1 ~ 2.5 ozs. heavier than #3
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