Model 632 Pro 2"
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I like every aspect of the revolver, but like most J Frames it needs trigger work. The barrel is solid S.S.
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Three dot combat night sights are not designed for a 6 o'clock bullseye sight picture. Those sights will require a combat sight picture.
Stainz
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My other S&W fixed sight revolvers, including a 2" 10, 4" 64, 2.5" 296, & 1 7/8" 642, hit POA with a typical 6 o'clock picture at 12 yd with my SD ammo (GA Arms 200gr Gold Dots in .44 Special and 158gr +P LHPSWC Remington R38S12 in .38 Special).
That said, this AM I tried a three dot 'combat' target aim with the 632 - central dot coaxial with the bullseye and between rear orbs. With 85gr Fed SP in .327 Magnum, the hits were centered nearly 1.5" low - a bit lower with the 96gr LRNFP .32 S&WL loads. With Speer 115gr Gold Dots in .327 Magnum, all six shots were within the 1.75" bullseye circle - centered just below the center - hand held at 7 yd. I have found it's 'proper' ammo!
Stainz
That said, this AM I tried a three dot 'combat' target aim with the 632 - central dot coaxial with the bullseye and between rear orbs. With 85gr Fed SP in .327 Magnum, the hits were centered nearly 1.5" low - a bit lower with the 96gr LRNFP .32 S&WL loads. With Speer 115gr Gold Dots in .327 Magnum, all six shots were within the 1.75" bullseye circle - centered just below the center - hand held at 7 yd. I have found it's 'proper' ammo!
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I had to travel to FT Hood for training (to learn how to work on a computer that I used for six months already). I stopped off at the Post Exchange and they have a gun counter. I asked the fella if he could order a 632 for me. It turns out someone was asking about it already, and Gallery of Guns has them listed available so he is going to get two hopefully. I will find out tommorow!!
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Peyton, you'll like the 632 Pro! Mine is off my poop list now that I know it's ammo choices (115gr Speer Gold Dots in .327 Mag.). I even bought something for it Saturday at the AGCA show in Birmingham - a $10 IWB soft leather 3" J-frame holster. It fits the 632 Pro fine - but not my 3" 63 & 60 Pro - go figure.
I likely won't order shellplate, dies, etc, for my 550 - I included my old ones with my .32 Ruger sale 3.5 years ago. This is my only .32 now. It's preferred ammo is $20/20 at a local shop - pricey, but affordable for PD ammo. Let us know what you think of yours when it arrives.
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I likely won't order shellplate, dies, etc, for my 550 - I included my old ones with my .32 Ruger sale 3.5 years ago. This is my only .32 now. It's preferred ammo is $20/20 at a local shop - pricey, but affordable for PD ammo. Let us know what you think of yours when it arrives.
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Good to learn that the 632-2 prefers Gold Dot. I am waiting for mine to return from a trigger job and will try it out.
Nice grips and Protech, side by side.
Nice grips and Protech, side by side.
Peyton, you'll like the 632 Pro! Mine is off my poop list now that I know it's ammo choices (115gr Speer Gold Dots in .327 Mag.). I even bought something for it Saturday at the AGCA show in Birmingham - a $10 IWB soft leather 3" J-frame holster. It fits the 632 Pro fine - but not my 3" 63 & 60 Pro - go figure.
I likely won't order shellplate, dies, etc, for my 550 - I included my old ones with my .32 Ruger sale 3.5 years ago. This is my only .32 now. It's preferred ammo is $20/20 at a local shop - pricey, but affordable for PD ammo. Let us know what you think of yours when it arrives.
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I can get the 632 for $715.00 OTD, what say yee?? I see that Buds has them for $649.00 but that will be sight unseen.
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A small local shop got mine for me for $704 otd, inc a surcharge for plastic use (Debit card - my checkbook was 14 miles away. Yeah, my impatience cost me $18!). He picked it up from Bangers across town that AM. After 18 months of waiting, I quickly drove over to pick it up. Yep - $715 otd is good. Congratulations!
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PS That's a ProTech mouse pad... I can't afford their knives.
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PS That's a ProTech mouse pad... I can't afford their knives.
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Well I found out being a retiree has it's benefits!! Buds Policy Supply sold one to me for $569.00 with a military discount. The PX could not come close to that price. Plus I got 500 rounds of ammo. Now the wait starts.
Latest update after a little work and day at the range
I had Teddy Jacobson at Actions by "T" perform a Complete Action Job (reducing the trigger pull from 14 to 8 pounds and jewel and polish the cylinder and chamber. All internals and the hammer are now jeweled. Terrific work, as usual, Teddy.
I shot (10) different types of ammunition in all today. The only available .327 mag I have yet to try is Gold Dot 115 gr. GDHP and I will try it next week.. Best of both Federal's was Hydra Shok, 85 gr. JHP. All (3) Buffalo Bore loads expanded the casings making them difficult to eject.. They are too POTENT for the pistol (Hardcast 130 gr. being the worst). Buffalo Bore .32 H&R, Mag +P, 100 gr. was acceptable.
The most accurate and comfortable to shoot was Black Hills .32 H&R Magnum, 85 gr. This is a great load for the revolver.
Biggest Surprise was DPX ACP, 60 gr., JHP. Very accurate, no kick, on ejection issues.
Most fun to shoot - various .32 ammunition (all MagTech)....
.32 S&WL 98 LRN, .32 S&WL 98 gr. LWC and .32 S&W 85 gr. LRN (short).
Like shooting a .22LR. No Kick, one misfire, kinda smokey, but a good starter rounds for a newcomer.
The botom line: The Model 632-2 Pro Series is one heck of good J-Frame and concealed carry revolver with 6 vs. 5 shots, great sights and the power of the .327 Federal Magnum or .32H&R Magnum. It will be with me or my wife on a regular basis.
I had Teddy Jacobson at Actions by "T" perform a Complete Action Job (reducing the trigger pull from 14 to 8 pounds and jewel and polish the cylinder and chamber. All internals and the hammer are now jeweled. Terrific work, as usual, Teddy.
I shot (10) different types of ammunition in all today. The only available .327 mag I have yet to try is Gold Dot 115 gr. GDHP and I will try it next week.. Best of both Federal's was Hydra Shok, 85 gr. JHP. All (3) Buffalo Bore loads expanded the casings making them difficult to eject.. They are too POTENT for the pistol (Hardcast 130 gr. being the worst). Buffalo Bore .32 H&R, Mag +P, 100 gr. was acceptable.
The most accurate and comfortable to shoot was Black Hills .32 H&R Magnum, 85 gr. This is a great load for the revolver.
Biggest Surprise was DPX ACP, 60 gr., JHP. Very accurate, no kick, on ejection issues.
Most fun to shoot - various .32 ammunition (all MagTech)....
.32 S&WL 98 LRN, .32 S&WL 98 gr. LWC and .32 S&W 85 gr. LRN (short).
Like shooting a .22LR. No Kick, one misfire, kinda smokey, but a good starter rounds for a newcomer.
The botom line: The Model 632-2 Pro Series is one heck of good J-Frame and concealed carry revolver with 6 vs. 5 shots, great sights and the power of the .327 Federal Magnum or .32H&R Magnum. It will be with me or my wife on a regular basis.
Here are some early shots. My first impression is very favorable.
Won't be able to shoot it for a while, but feel and dry fire is worth noting. Trigger pull is smooth and positive at release. The grips surprised me and are secure with three fingers. Easy to conceal and light weight enough for EDC, even in Florida.Great sights. Nice work S&W!
Some comparisons:
It's A Wrap, as they say..
I have now shot about everything I could find.
This revolver is a winner and a lot of fun to shoot.
The best round for carry and most the accurate is the Gold Dot, Federal Magnum, 115 grain, GDHP. I have yet to shoot their 100 grain ammunition, but would likely carry the heavier bullet.
I shot (5) .32 ACP rounds and found all soft shooting, even Buffalo bore. They were: DXP, Gold Dot, Winchester ST, Hornady XTP and Buffalo Bore Hardcast. B.B. and Hornady were extremely accurate and a surprise, as was DPX. Each is a good choice for anyone recoil sensitive.
My wife loves the gun and can shoot it all day with .32 long ammunition. I am not sure I will get to carry the gun after all.
I have now shot about everything I could find.
This revolver is a winner and a lot of fun to shoot.
The best round for carry and most the accurate is the Gold Dot, Federal Magnum, 115 grain, GDHP. I have yet to shoot their 100 grain ammunition, but would likely carry the heavier bullet.
I shot (5) .32 ACP rounds and found all soft shooting, even Buffalo bore. They were: DXP, Gold Dot, Winchester ST, Hornady XTP and Buffalo Bore Hardcast. B.B. and Hornady were extremely accurate and a surprise, as was DPX. Each is a good choice for anyone recoil sensitive.
My wife loves the gun and can shoot it all day with .32 long ammunition. I am not sure I will get to carry the gun after all.
I had every intention on ordering one of these but when I learned of a shop in Indiana blowing out 3" 632s for $479 I couldn't pass at that price. 3 other friends cleaned out all of the 632s this dealer had left. I have a thing for 3" barrels and this 632 is a very impressive revolver. You definately know you're shooting a true magnum with the 327 Gold Dots as you can see in the YouTube video I posted some time ago. I haven't experienced any extraction problems with 327 loads, and while stout they are like shooting +P 38 Specials. I still may get a 2" 632 but for now my 3" really turned me on to the 327 Magnum calibre. I look forward to seeing many more revolvers in this chambering. These are both great revolvers, I just wish the 3" didn't have the LOCK like the Pro 2" Model.
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Boy, you have got my mind turning now mag318.
Your price for the 3" is hard to beat. Up until now I have been a 1911 and Sig guy, but I have really enjoyed the Model 632-2.
My wife who is just getting started is comfortable with a revolver and would be happy carrying the 632-2.
GunBlast had a nice review on your pistol when it first came out:
Smith & Wesson Model 632 Carry Comp Pro .327 Federal Magnum Revolver
You have a good video. It tells a real story about the .327 Fed. Mag. cartridge. Many years ago I shot bear and deer with the. 357 and .44 magnums, but the .327 Magnum is a great choice for EDC and a day at the range. The ammunition breadth is far better than the .357/.38 choices. I also hope other manufacturers of ammunition figure this out and get in the game.
Your price for the 3" is hard to beat. Up until now I have been a 1911 and Sig guy, but I have really enjoyed the Model 632-2.
My wife who is just getting started is comfortable with a revolver and would be happy carrying the 632-2.
GunBlast had a nice review on your pistol when it first came out:
Smith & Wesson Model 632 Carry Comp Pro .327 Federal Magnum Revolver
You have a good video. It tells a real story about the .327 Fed. Mag. cartridge. Many years ago I shot bear and deer with the. 357 and .44 magnums, but the .327 Magnum is a great choice for EDC and a day at the range. The ammunition breadth is far better than the .357/.38 choices. I also hope other manufacturers of ammunition figure this out and get in the game.
Thank you. Wallet a bit thin. I have another 1911 on the way, but will watch the Gunbroker.
Hey Oldtexan,
Do you know about the model 640 Pro?
It is the same thing as the 632 that the OP has started this thread about....except it is chambered in .38/.357!
Here is a link: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
(hope the link works...i struggle to post pics and past links..)
The 640 Pro is next on my list, and will go fine with my 340 M&P and 66 snubbie!
I've been carrying my 3" 632 in an IWB holster and it has been quite comfortable even though it's slightly heavier than my BG38. The 632 2" would be even better for concealed carry with it's hammer inside the frame. The more I shoot mine the more I really like this chambering. You can practise with 32 Longs or 32 H&R mag loads all day long due to the light recoil. I always end my practise sessions with 12/18 rounds of Speer Gold Dots, my carry round. It's going to be interesting to see if S&W comes out with any other revolvers in this great chambering.
