I just received the S&W 632 that has the power port on it. I had the same model in my hand when it first was made several years agoand I set it back down, knowing S&W would come out with another but without that big hole.
Well, now I want to ask the learned mass, can I get a gunsmith to cut the barrel just in front of the front sight??
No pictures, I have not conquered the great photo bucket disaster!

Oh, with full disclosure I will admit to buying six Ruger revolvers in 327 before I got my hands on this one!!

Have you shot it with the Port? I would before I started cutting. I have a power port 686 and it's a great shooter!

Thanks for the suggestion, I will give it a try.

Why would you want to do that? What is your thought process as to why the port needs to go? FYI I carry a 586 L-comp and C model Glocks as my standard EDC.

Those 3" ported 327 J frames are nice guns and somewhat collectable.

I wouldn't cut one down.

Just use it as is would be my suggestion.

I have a 629 with a 2.5" ported barrel, and the port helps tame the recoil. Plus it doesn't hurt anything.

I wouldn't pay to have a gun ported, and I wouldn't pay to have a gun "un-ported".

I would either take it and accept the port, or leave it and find another option. However, that's me, so you do what you feel is necessary.

Another vote for leaving it alone. Last one I sold/traded went for $1500. Not sure why you want to turn a $1500 gun with appreciation potential in to a $600 "chopped" one. They shoot just fine as they are. Keep it, shoot it, enjoy it. Good luck.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

I agree with the comments regarding - LEAVE IT ALONE!

The jury has spoken, it will roar with the power port!! I am now on the prowl for the 632-2.

If I could find a pre-lock Model 631 that I could justify price-wise, I would be sorely tempted to buy it and open the chambers to 327 FM length... that would seem to be pretty close to the gun you seem to envision as well.
Then again, now that I’ve built Project 616 in the caliber, I’m not 100% sure I would be shooting a little J-frame all that often with full power 327 loads, so could I really justify chasing one down??

Froggie

I bought a 632-1 myself recently -- mine has the silver finish -- as I'd wanted to try the 327 Federal Magnum caliber and have the flexibility to shoot the other calibers that the gun can handle. I know there are differing opinions about the value of a port in a 3" barrel, and I'm no expert, but I can tell you that I think the port was helpful in controlling muzzle flip with the magnum loads. Lots of fun to shoot, and the 327 was a beast in that little j-frame. I've never shot 357 Magnum in a J, but the smaller caliber definitely got my attention. Lots of power! I've read that the muzzle velocity on these guns with the 100 grain bullets, even with the port, is still in the 1,300 range. Impressive to me! Hope you enjoy yours as much!

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Ukraine -- now more than ever

I have been shooting my 632 for about a year now. This is one fine little revolver, really potent as other owners will agree I'm sure. With full power loads, it has a really sharp kick even with the port (get some Pachmayrs). Without the port I can only imagine! Don't chop it! You won't know it is even there after shooting it a few times.
Oh, and I would not sell mine for . . . well, I just would not sell it at all.
Scott

Gosh a year went by quickly!! I got all of my 327 magnum revolvers out for a shoot a thon with my daughter who visiting from Alaska.
First the 632 with the power port is great to shoot.

My daughter was concerned about recoil so we shot all of the guns with 32 ACP, 32 H&r mag and then 327. I pulled off one of my training stunts, I loaded each cylinder with a combination of the three and told her just to concentrate on the front sight and a smooth trigger pull. The first 3 or 4 cylinders were 32 ACP and then 32 mag and lastly all bullets were mixed up.
Our adventure was great and we had a good time.

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Jason,

That sounds like a fun outing. Got any new 32 Mags to show off?

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Just to keep the thread current, I did the same teaching technique with brother in law and he went from minute of target to 3 inch st 20 feet. He whipped out his wallet and wanted to buy the 632 but gasped when I told him what it cost.
He did buy a 431 from me with the promise to teach his wife.

Froggie!
Bite your tongue! Rechambering a 631 to an inferior caliber is, is, is just flat AWFUL to contemplate. 🙀🙀🙀

Oh my goodness...

Dale53

I got my birthday present and scored a 632-2 at the end of November. It has a incredibly hard trigger pull.

Yes, no rechambering of 631 Kit Guns P L E A S E !

I know your feeling. I had one in my hand in the LGS when they first came out. I thought "ugly" and put it down. I now have a 431PD, a 432PD, a 16-4, as well as a few Pre30's and 31-1's. Sure wish I had bought that 632, and I would definitely have left it alone.

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SWCA1967 SWHF244

Well I have to admit I have more Ruger revolvers in 327 magnum than S&W's.

I hate to say I wish Ruger would produce the SP101 in the Wiley Clapp version in 327 caliber. I really like the size and the sights.
Come on S&W don't let us down!! Oh, I have to answer the phone "This is S&W boss, if you want 327 keep buying Rugers!"

I spent over $1,500 dollars buying two 632's and they are worth it! I got four Rugers for the same price.

Well about two years have passed since I posted. I continue looking for S&W's in 327 magnum, however the Ruger revolvers keep getting purchased instead!! My grandkids were down over the summer and loved shooting all the revolvers.

I would have shot you a PM if you were still close to me....there was a Dan Wesson 32 mag listed on TGT. It has been the only 32 mag that I have seen offered locally in quite a while - I think that you bought them all and are hoarding them

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I too, have been forced to purchase Rugers because S&W has chosen to discontinue producing any Revolvers chambered for the .327 Mangum. Several years ago, before I became aware of this new caliber Ruger was producing the SP-101 with a 3" barrel but then discontinued producing that barrel length for the 4.1" barrel which I purchased. Now to my point: I found an older 3" Sp-101 with a Ported barrel. I was always under the impression that Magna-Porting depreciated the value but wanting a 3" really seriously I completed the purchase. Now I'm wondering if the actual value is depreciated or enhanced? Sorry to the OP, no intention to hijack your thread and I sure hope S&W eventually wises up & decides to produce more Revolvers chambered for the .327 Mangum caliber.

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S&WHF 333 S&WCA 2198

I have to admit I’ve pretty much given up on ever seeing S&W get serious about producing 327 revolvers, even though the few they made, and the customs some of us have produced, have shown themselves to be excellent Guns, and the clamor for more of them, at least on platforms such as this one has been noticeable.

In decades long past, the manufacturers listened to their customers and brought back or at least modified models that had enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, witness the Third Model 44 HE and Colt’s line of SAAs, but now the bean counters seem to rule and they don’t want to listen to the customer base.

Froggie

It's funny, while a soldier our Capitan retired and opened a gun shop. I visited and he showed me a model 631 in 32 h&r magnum with2 inch barrel. We both had shot together for years and he told me less recoil and one more shot.
I stepped out to the range and shot a cylinder and was very impressed with lack of recoil and accuracy. We cleared the line and at 5 yards I had blown the X out of the bullseye!! I bought that revolver and now have 10 revolvers in that caliber.

Peyton,
Was that long ago 631 the fixed sight version that looked like a Model 60? I’ve got a serious Jones for the adjustable sighted version, which I would normally expect to have a 4” barrel.

Froggie

Well, I truly TREASURE my 631. I bought it when it first hit the market. It has not disappointed. It was also a dandy in the field on edible small game.

Light, handy, and excellent accuracy at 25 yards. It is excellent with home cast bullets of proper design in both .32 S&W Long cases as well as the fine .32 H&R Mag brass from Starline.

It is a shame it is no longer in production.

FWIW
Dale53

Yep, the two inch version was exactly like the model 60, except with six bullets. The 4 inch 631 has great sights and I am amazed that S&W quit making these fine revolvers'.

If S&W would reintroduce their 4” barreled Model 631 with adjustable sights, I’d be very tempted to buy one even though they would likely have the hated Hillary Hole!

Froggie

In the mean time...

enjoy,

bdGreen

I wanted to update everyone on the best revolver caliber in the world, the 327 magnum!! My daughter and her kids spent the summer with our family. I gave a stern look to the three kids and told them "You are no interest to me if you touch a computer, tablet or phone". Leave them alone and let's hear the ROAR!!
The next morning we all went to the range with all my 32 revolvers and a ton of ammo. They have all shot before but I made sure they knew the safe handling of them. I started them shooting 32 ACP, 32 long, 32 h&r and 327's. I supervised everyone with my daughters able assistance. I load them with radium cartridges or empty cases. You'd laugh at the recoil an empty cartridge would have.
Once they showed their proficiency in hitting the target I got out the 327's and they did well. Of course I had the target's near the firing line and changed them frequently. That way we could check out results. As the day continued I walked the targets further away.
Good ear muffs are absolutely critical and it made a difference in their enjoyment.

Lastly, my youngest grandson asked which guns are for them, "Why all of them are when your old enough"!! I do have to admit I am praying for a lot more range time first.
They did observer that the 632-1 was louder, but had a much easier trigger to pull than the 632-2. The 632-2 trigger is smoothing out after being fired more.
And in full disclosure the Ruger's in 327 magnum were in attendance and they enjoyed those a well.

This is the gun S&W should have chambered the 327 in!

The pic does this gun a favor! It hides ALL the imperfections from being a truck gun for years. It was rechambered to 327 Mag. This gun makes me look like a real marksman at 50yds! I only wish I was as good as the gun is capable of!
jcelect

^^^^^^^^^^
This

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Yep, all of my 16-4's have been reamed to fit the 327 magnum.

Or it could be made in stainless as well. I’m loving my “Project 616” that I had to have custom built because of the recalcitrance of a certain company formerly headquartered in the socialist nation of Massachusetts.

Froggie

PS I’ve added a 616 picture

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Froggie, your an inspiration to us!!

AWWW, he says with a blush.