S&W 632 ammo

[ogilvyspecial]

For the record, as was mentioned, both current offerings are from the "Pro Series."

The M632-1

The M632-2

The cartridges it fires, from left to right,

.32 S&W, .32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Mag., .327 Federal Mag.

 

[Macinaw]

I have recently started to load 32 H&R mag. for my 632-1 these loads are for practice. I went to the range to shoot with the reloads. They were very mild. Then I shot 6 rounds of 327 Federal. WOW! what a huge increase in muzzle blast and recoil. A great defensive round! A J-frame with 6 rounds. Gotta love it.

 

[gunfan]

I'll let you in on a little secret... The .327 Fed is one HOT ROCK defense round. If you really want it to "kick bootie" you should load the Fed Mag cases with 125 grain LSWC hard cast bullets as hot as you can stoke them. With the energy and penetration these bullets can develop, it's a "winning combination." (The reason for this is both bullet weight and sectional density.)

Scott

 

[Green Frog]

I'll let you in on a little secret... The .327 Fed is one HOT ROCK defense round. If you really want it to "kick bootie" you should load the Fed Mag cases with 125 grain LSWC hard cast bullets as hot as you can stoke them. With the energy and penetration these bullets can develop, it's a "winning combination." (The reason for this is both bullet weight and sectional density.)

Scott

Scott,

Can you list (or give reference to) any suggested powders and charge weights for these ground stompers? As you will recall, my custom built stainless K-frame in 327 FM should be finished soon, and I have a 4 cavity NOE mould that drops about a 122-125 grain SWC. I'll have a little more strength reserve than the J-frames too!

TIA ~ Froggie

 

[fiddlers]

My post begins below on Page 2 - S&W 632-2

I think for EDC the Pro Series is a terrific choice.
The versatility of the caliber choices are great for target shooting and just fun.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/176857-model-632-pro-2-a-2.html

 

[SWTIM255]

I have a set ( the only cons serial number ones they made, I think) of the 332's. I have fired tons of the 32 longs though one and love it.
Just like with a 38/357 though, it is best to clean the chamber well if you fire a lot of shorter rds before you go back to the longer case rounds.
I carry mine ( the other one is my GF's and she has not fired it, loves to shoot mine though) load with Magsafe 32 magnums.

 

[Dixiejack]

For what it's worth, the Model 16 is a great candidate for the .327 Federal Magnum. I have a Model 16-4 with a 4" barrel I had Hamilton Bowen ream the chambers out to accept the .327 Fed. mag. It has replaced my Model 19 as my woods walking sidearm. It also does double duty as one of my cc revolvers.

 

[Mountaineer]

My wife carries and we enjoy shooting Black Hills H & R .32 Mag ammunition. Other choice to consider is Buffalo Bore and/or DPX .32ACP ammo.

I'm surprised that this revolver handles ACP ammo. The only way I was ever able to use ACP ammo in an S&W revolver was with moon clips??

What holds the round out of the cylinder?

 

[peyton]

The 32 acp is semi-tapered and that keeps the cartridge from sliding in to far. I had both of my 16-4's converted to 327 magnum as well and love it!!

 

[Grandpa Bear]

Wad cutters are nice for paper, but

Yep. I'm not that familiar with the cost or availability of .32 S&W, but my favorite factory target ammo is the Fiocchi .32 S&W Long 100 grain wadcutters. It's very accurate with very little recoil, and can be had online for around $14 per box of 50.

I strongly recommend buying and using for practice the rounds you will be using for personal defense(PD). The use of other, less expensive ammo to "get used to the gun" is OK. The HOWEVER is that for real practice use something that produces the same trajectory as your PD loads. You may have to get a chronograph to check both your PD ammo and various practice loads to find the closest match.

 

[Grandpa Bear]

Taxman, I strongly recommend that you and your wife both attend NRA Home Firearm Safety and Basic Pistol Courses. If you have children, I strongly recommend that you include them in safety training. IF they are K-3rd grade, get an NRA instructor to give them the Eddie Eagle course. It teaches the four principals for children: if you see a gun, STOP; DO NOT TOUCH; LEAVE the area immediately and TELL an adult.
Have a safe and fun time.

 

[gertieguy]

I have a SW 432PD in 32 H&R Mag...love it and is the wife's fav since the recoil is nothing. I shoot 32 longs out of mine for practice and they are really soft and accurate shooters. I would not want to be hit with a 32 Mag or 327...pretty hard hitting round. I have found the 32 H&R Mag are one of the few rounds I can get at gun shops-shows that the price has GONE DOWN! Go figure. So lots of good options for you- I see Longs and 327 at Bass Pro all the time. I find the SS Tornado Brush work really well on SMOOTH Bores (I don't use them on rifled bores) Revolver cylinders and shotguns...clean them right up.

 

[BlackSky]

I've always loved the .32 caliber. Used to have a 432PD but sold it and regret it all the time. I replaced it with this 632. Loaded with 100 grain Speer Gold Dots it's my carry gun. I've longed for a 6 shot J frame that packed a serious punch for a long time. This fits the bill perfectly.

 

[PhilRich01]

Green Frog

There are many powders that work with the 327 and the 32 Mag. Old High velocity standards are titegroup and H110 (W296). Trail boss makes a really soft cowboy load. But iffin you are into breaking the speed limit, the shotgun powders work best for me. Longshot works great, but my all time fav and goto powder is Lil'Gun. This works better with heavier loads and sure puts the scoot in the shoot.

I like Lil'Gun in almost all my Magnums (32 mag, 327, 357 & 44 mag) with top weight bullets-more velocity and LESS pressure. Gas check your lead 122-125 SWC at top speeds or use Oregon Trail laser casts super hard LSWC. If you want some of my actual loads, let me know; other wise start your 122-125 grain 327 loads at 10 grains and work up. Enjoy-Phil

 

[Stainz]

Unlike your typical auto rounds, ie, 9mm, .380, .45 ACP, .32 ACP has a vestige of a rim just slightly proud of the case. It's that vestige of a rim that catches on the extractor star to headspace and subsequently allow removal, spent or otherwise. Pretty anemic - a .32 S&WL is a better choice! I've shot all calibers, .32 ACP, .32 S&W, .32 S&WL, .32 H&RM, and a bunch of .327 Federal Magnums from my 2 1/8" 632 Pro. The .32 ACP is the closest to a 'poof' load that I've ever shot. I have some reloading to do in both .32 S&WL and .327 FM.

Stainz