Most on this thread are comparing 32 H&R Mag v. 38 Spl, with the main difference being lighter but faster ammo. And 5 v. 6 rounds.
I am looking at the difference between 22 LR and 32 Long. 8 rounds v 6.
I bought a M43C, thinking that would be a good carry revolver for me. I am 81 YO with wrist and finger damage. Also, shoulder. There were several things I didn't like about the 43C, such as the available ammo seemed wrong for SD. Mostly made for plinking and rodents. Also, the hammer spring needs to be very stiff to light off rim fire ammo. Hard with my hands. The ammo still is less reliable than center fire. And, with the aluminum cylinder, I would get difficult extraction after abbot 50 rounds. Then, I needed to run a patch through the chambers. Not really a problem for carry in a clean gun.
Since 32 cal is the smallest caliber center fire for a revolver, I have been thinking about using it in a small, lightweight revolver. I looked at Ruger LCR, but no small revolver fits my hand and "style" as much as a J frame.
I reload, but have to use plated or jacketed ammo at the indoor range that I have available. With Rainier out of the bullet business, the only plated bullets I can find are the 71gr ones by Berry. Otherwise, it's 85 or 100gr XTP's. I would probably sell the grips on the new model, as I don't want the back strap covered. I like the trigger reach with true boot grips. I have modified Ahrends boot grips that I thinned down and reworked the finger groves to fit. I would use those. They have several coats of Tung oil that I like. Grips are almost black now. We shall see. The reworked trigger action sounds good to me. Maybe someone at S&W has been shooting a Kimber K6S double action. I wouldn't mind if S&W was influenced by the nice trigger pull on the Kimber.
73,
Rick