Model 632 Pro 2"

Took the 632-2 out to the back-yard range today and we put it through it paces, it passed with flying colors!

Good accuracy & no extraction issues even when firing the .327's after many .32 S&W Longs had been fired. Wish I could say the same about our 632 Carry Comp (3" compensated bbl). Today it was still giving me serious extraction issues with the .327 rounds and if I can't work through them soon I'll be contacting customer service. I also had extraction issues with the Ruger SP101 with the .327 rounds and that one had to go back to Ruger who replaced the cylinder to fix the issue. I got a couple of nice gouges on my hand today from the Carry Comp when I had to pound the heck out of the extractor rod to eject the spent casings, but only on the .327's, the .32's come out easily so some of the problem might be due to shorter "fouling ring" issues, this, in spite of the fact that I always use a Lewis Lead Remover after every range session.

As mentioned, the new 632-2 (2") had no issues whatsoever and so far is turning out to be the best new S&W I've purchased in a long time. It's about time, a number of our newer Smith's have had something goin' on but I'm still keepin' the faith and today was rewarded hansomely for doing so........

Thanks for that range report. Does the three dots help with the shooting?

peyton said:

Thanks for that range report. Does the three dots help with the shooting?

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Because the white dots are in black housings, albiet small, I thought so. That little bit of contrast (please see pic in post #39) seemed to make a difference to me. The actual color of all three dots when viewed at night is green, which is not the norm for me. I prefer to have the front dot a different color than the back two so, eventually I may look into getting the front sight swapped out for a different color, if that's an option.

I will say this, the gun worked well for me right from the start. I set-up one of the target stands with the 10 numbered dots and had my son call out a number, or series of numbers and even though the gun was new to me I was able to do quite well on that drill point shooting (one-handed). Heck, I even impressed myself, but then again I've never had the problem with short barrel J-Frames that others seem to have. For some reason the short barrel J & I have always got along.......

The information you've given has cemented my decision to get one of these!!

Im still in a holding pattern because Im doing a trade w/ Buds to off set the cost of the new gun. Buds is waiting for my gun to appraise it and verify then I will send them a check for the difference. Its gonna take longer this way, but it works for me. I will let u all know when I receive the gun, BTW I noticed a new offering from Buffalo Bore in both 327 and 32 h&r, anyone shoot these loads yet?

peyton said:

The information you've given has cemented my decision to get one of these!!

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Peyton, I don't think you'll be dissapointed, any quailty issues you might have on a specific handgun aside. Guns come & go around here all the time but this one is not only staying, it will be one that will be used everyday.

If it wasn't for the fact that my primary carry guns, a 2.5" 66-2 & 36-2, both worked by Teddy Jacobson, weren't so nice I would be getting another one of these 632-2's for myself. I have a feeling that, for awhile at least, every time I see my wife with this new 632 I'll be feeling some serious "gun envy."

S&W got this one right, size, weight & caliber (6 shot J) all come together in a nice little package.

If the new 632 came blued, I'd probably have one by now...

How is the recoil on that? I've only shot 327 in a SP-101 and I was still surprised at the pop it had, even though I had fully expected it. Would you say it is more in the "carry a lot, shoot very little" category or is it more comfortable than that?

Also, were those the stock grips? I've only seen it pictured with the shorter grips...

SEVN3 said:

How is the recoil on that? I've only shot 327 in a SP-101 and I was still surprised at the pop it had, even though I had fully expected it. Would you say it is more in the "carry a lot, shoot very little" category or is it more comfortable than that?

Also, were those the stock grips? I've only seen it pictured with the shorter grips...

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Ah SEVN3, thanks for the heads up that this was available!
I had given up checking the wholesalers web-site for availablity months ago.....

Those are the stock grips, which are the same, "J Synthetic Full Size" (sku 413040000) as those that came on my 632 Carry Comp.

Because recoil is somewhat subjective I'll base most of my opinion on what a fairly new handgun shooter, our son's friend, did yesterday when over here. He was one-handed point shooting (a method new to him) using his own 9mm Sigma, my son's Glock 36 & 2.5" 686 with .38 Spl's, as well as the two 632's (-2 & Carry Comp) even with the .327 Fed Mag. rounds.

The first time he tried the 686 with .357 Mag using the same one handed method he cooked off the first round, stopped, turned and looked at us and said, "Wow, I think I'll use two hands for this one." For the record, I recommended he use two hands before firing the first round but told him that since he was loaded with target .357's he might get away with using only one hand.

Based on this I would say it's a shooter, especially with the stock grips. Yesterday, while on the range I had the small, slim style Crimson Trace Grips on it because that's what it will be carried with.....

Since you have fired the SP101, the 632-2 is probably close to, or maybe a little more manageable than the SP101 if using stock grips on both guns. I haven't fired my SP101 in .327 with the stock grips since 2008, which is when I put Crimson Trace Grips on that gun. The CT's now on my SP101 are a larger, rubber overmold style so are a little more shooter friendly than the shorter, stock SP101 grips and give a good, firm hand hold similar to the stock Grips that came on both 632's........

If shootability is your goal then S&W chose the right grips for the 632's. The "J Synthetic Full Size" Grips allow for a full, firm, hand hold and provide plenty of rubber over the back-strap to help soak up the recoil. I love them for shooting but find them a bit too long for easy concealed carry........

In an effort to provide a little more info. before this thread scrolls off into the archives here is the 632-2 wearing it's carry grips & some of the holsters my wife will be using with it.

With Crimson Trace LG-405 P20 Grips.
The P20 designates Chestnut (colored) Grip Panels on regular LG-405's, which have black panels.



Below in Mernickle Cross-Draw Holster........



This next photo shows it in a Mika (round cut) Pocket Holster with a Mika square cut PH next to it for holster comparison purposes.



This last photo shows it with the popular 642 Airweight.
As a point of reference the Grips are the same size so that may help in overcoming the fact that the 632 is closer to the camera than the 642.



It's time to load this puppy up and perform the "official hand-off ceremony" with my wife being on the receiving end.......

Edited to add: The "ceremony" is now over and while loading up the 632 I thought that there may be some who are not familiar with the different rounds it's capable of firing so I put some together real quick.

From left to right:
.32 S&W LRN (Lead Round Nose), .32 S&W Long LRN,
.32 H&R Magnum JHP (jacketed hollow point) & .327 Federal Magnum JHP.



That's all Folks!

Those non-black Mika holsters are cool!

Photoman44 said:

Those non-black Mika holsters are cool!

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My wife's favorite Mika color combination is black on red & I know that there are two of those in the mix around here somewhere.

It's Friday - my new SKU #178046 2" 632 should be at the new pusher's this afternoon. It's been a long time since I first called S&W about this revolver's availability (2/10!). My last call was in July - they told me it should be produced in August - to which I asked, 'Which August?'.

What is considered a fair price for this revolver? I know it's MSRP went from $916 in the 2010 catalog to $809 currently on their site. No matter - this one has been long awaited - anticipated. Good grief, it wasn't that long ago all I bought were N-frames. This will be the third J-frame in a year, my 3" 63 & 3" 60 Pro having proceeded it. Oops - I forgot my last two gun purchases - an M&P 15 Sport and the Governor... what a year! I am through - for quite a while.

Fortunately, I have 800-1,000 .32 S&WL homebrews left over from my Ruger .32 H&RM 4" SP-101 & 4.6" SS days. Maybe Santa will bring me another set of .32 dies! They - all my unloaded .32 brass - and a bunch of reloading supplies - went with the Rugers (They didn't want the loaded .32 S&WL) three plus years ago. Yeah, everyone said I would 'be back' in that caliber... it was fun! How many more hours??? Anticipation...

Stainz

Stainz said:

Yeah, what I'd like is my new 3" 63 - in .327 Mag - or even my 3" 60 Pro in .327 Mag. The HiViz front sight, a la the3" 63, is a better deal for me, too. I waited from early last year to Thanksgiving for that 3" 63... I thought it was slow in 'coming out'. I guess it will eventually get here.

I bet it will look and feel better - my 3" 63 sure did - with a set of 60 Pro grips - see it and my 60 Pro:

I never thought I'd find true happiness in anything smaller than a 4" N-frame... oops!

Stainz

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Might I ask who made the grips? S&W or someone else....

Certainly... you may ask... but I don't know who makes them for S&W. They are available from S&W (1-800-331-0852) as SKU #411740000 '60 Pro' grips. They were a steal - $42.97 + s/h. Sometimes they are out of stock - and you migh have to wait a few weeks. They are worth the wait. I put a set on my 5" 63, too, early this year. I may just have to 'borrow' them for the new 632... it won't mind - it was a great fit/feel with the square conversion rubber Hogues it wore previously. Besides... I am about to become very poor... but I'll have a new toy! I hope it enjoys my wimpy 96gr LRNFP .32 S&WL loads...

Stainz

Newbie!

You tipped me over. I just ordered on from Bud's. Great write up, thanks.
Jim

ogilvyspecial said:

In an effort to provide a little more info. before this thread scrolls off into the archives here is the 632-2 wearing it's carry grips & some of the holsters my wife will be using with it.

With Crimson Trace LG-405 P20 Grips.
The P20 designates Chestnut (colored) Grip Panels on regular LG-405's, which have black panels.

Below in Mernickle Cross-Draw Holster........

This next photo shows it in a Mika (round cut) Pocket Holster with a Mika square cut PH next to it for holster comparison purposes.

This last photo shows it with the popular 642 Airweight.
As a point of reference the Grips are the same size so that may help in overcoming the fact that the 632 is closer to the camera than the 642.

It's time to load this puppy up and perform the "official hand-off ceremony" with my wife being on the receiving end.......

Edited to add: The "ceremony" is now over and while loading up the 632 I thought that there may be some who are not familiar with the different rounds it's capable of firing so I put some together real quick.

From left to right:
.32 S&W LRN (Lead Round Nose), .32 S&W Long LRN,
.32 H&R Magnum JHP (jacketed hollow point) & .327 Federal Magnum JHP.

That's all Folks!

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fiddlers said:

You tipped me over. I just ordered one from Bud's. Great write up, thanks.
Jim

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Thanks Jim! You know what they say when it comes to S&W's, "The more the Merrier!!"

Sadness... my new dealer didn't pick up my 632 Friday (... must be getting it from Bangers in Birmingham.) - guess it'll be Monday. Sigh. What's another three days when it's been nearly a year and a half since it was announced? It'll seem like an eternity!

Still wondering what a 'good' street price should be.

Stainz

That is a cool gun. I like the barrel fluting. A 3" K frame version with exposed hammer in .357 mag would be perfect....but I will have to keep dreaming I guess.

What we need is a K frame now!!

peyton said:

What we need is a K frame now!!

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One can only hope.......

A forum member recently mentioned that there might be a lightweight J up next.

My plan is to wait for an 8-shot L Frame, but a K would be oh so much sweeter!!