|
|
06-17-2017, 09:42 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hillsdale, Mi.
Posts: 7,500
Likes: 7,042
Liked 7,089 Times in 2,943 Posts
|
|
M&P 32WCF
I was looking at an old hand ejector at a local shop No model #. Priced right. Caliber is 32 WCF. .32/20 I guess. My question is can you fire other .32 rounds in this? If so what? Thanks, Bob
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-17-2017, 09:47 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,630
Likes: 241
Liked 29,144 Times in 14,091 Posts
|
|
You shouldn't. They are also seen stamped as .32 WINCHESTER (earliest) and .32 -20 (latest). There were about 144000 of these made from 1899-late 1920s. Those with the .32 WCF barrel stamp were made ca. 1914-22.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
06-17-2017, 10:40 AM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Arizona
Posts: 995
Likes: 836
Liked 1,205 Times in 288 Posts
|
|
32 WCF (32-20) is a bottle neck cartridge, unlike the other 32 handgun calibers, and no other caliber should be fired out of a revolver chambered for it. It is a wonderful caliber and capable of some pretty good ballistics, especially if you reload for it. A S&W K frame in 32 WCF caliber is a fun little gun. The sights are a little tough to see, especially for those of us over 50, but with a little effort they are usable. A classic revolver in a classic caliber.
__________________
Tom
"Panem et Circenses"
Last edited by thomasinaz; 06-17-2017 at 10:41 AM.
|
The Following 6 Users Like Post:
|
|
06-17-2017, 10:50 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hillsdale, Mi.
Posts: 7,500
Likes: 7,042
Liked 7,089 Times in 2,943 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by thomasinaz
32 WCF (32-20) is a bottle neck cartridge, unlike the other 32 handgun calibers, and no other caliber should be fired out of a revolver chambered for it. It is a wonderful caliber and capable of some pretty good ballistics, especially if you reload for it. A S&W K frame in 32 WCF caliber is a fun little gun. The sights are a little tough to see, especially for those of us over 50, but with a little effort they are usable. A classic revolver in a classic caliber.
|
Thanks for the info. I load 6 calibers, but they are all straight wall. I saw the gun at $399, and got interested. Gonna forget it!Bob
|
06-17-2017, 10:58 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,630
Likes: 241
Liked 29,144 Times in 14,091 Posts
|
|
Unless all original and in fairly high condition, $399 is a little much anyway. High condition .32-20 M&Ps are not too often seen.
Last edited by DWalt; 06-17-2017 at 11:00 AM.
|
06-17-2017, 03:24 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hillsdale, Mi.
Posts: 7,500
Likes: 7,042
Liked 7,089 Times in 2,943 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by DWalt
Unless all original and in fairly high condition, $399 is a little much anyway. High condition .32-20 M&Ps are not too often seen.
|
Thanks! I knew nothing about them. Who needs yet another caliber to reload? Bob
|
06-17-2017, 07:12 PM
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The SW Va Blue Ridge
Posts: 17,541
Likes: 89,864
Liked 24,928 Times in 8,533 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bananaman
Thanks! I knew nothing about them. Who needs yet another caliber to reload? Bob
|
"I load 6 calibers..."
Is that ALL????
__________________
John 3:16
WAR EAGLE!
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-17-2017, 07:29 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Texas & San Antonio
Posts: 33,630
Likes: 241
Liked 29,144 Times in 14,091 Posts
|
|
My current count is 10 handgun, 14 rifle, three shotshell, and maybe a half-dozen die sets that I no longer have guns for.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
06-17-2017, 08:00 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hillsdale, Mi.
Posts: 7,500
Likes: 7,042
Liked 7,089 Times in 2,943 Posts
|
|
Fortunately, the only loader, & equipment I no longer use, is 12 gauge. So shells, just sit there. Due to a medical problem, I no longer shoot shotgun. All are gone except 1. Oh well, it certainly could be worse. Bob
|
06-17-2017, 08:05 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Monroe cnty. Ohio
Posts: 6,950
Likes: 4,430
Liked 10,068 Times in 3,689 Posts
|
|
I have 100+ die sets and only have guns for a 1/3 of them. 2 yrs
ago I had guns for 2/3rds of them. I never get rid of dies unless
I have doubles. It never fails you get rid of a set of dies and next
day you end up with the gun. Then you have to buy another set.
It just so happens 32/20 is a calibre I load for and cast bullits for.
32/20 is very useful cartridge for small game and things that
aggravate you and economical to load.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|