I have tried to figure this one out, but none of my references are very clear about it. Specifically, there seem to be Model 632's with hammers and others with an internal hammer like a Centennial. But the same model number? What is going on? Or have I got things mixed up?
Thanks,
Bruce

The SCSW only lists the 632 as having an internal hammer. The model 631 was the same gun with an exposed hammer.

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I have a couple different SCSW's. But if I Google Smith & Wesson Model 632, there are two Model 632's on the SW product archive. One is SKU 178046 (hammerless), the other is SKU 170329 (hammer). Both are 327 Magnum.

This is a 632-1 Pro model

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I have two versions of the Model 632-1 that look like this….




and a Model 632-2 Pro, that looks like this:



The Model 631 is below: This is the rare one (Only 190 made), but they made a 4" with adj. sights as well….

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Terry
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That is exactly what has me confused. Both called 632's but not really similar. Did they just repeat the model number? For what reason? Get's really confusing if you start trying to find one or the other.

The original 632 (pictured below) was manufactured for only two years, 1991-92. It was an Airweight Centennial model chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, and was available in 2" and 3" barrel lengths. S&W brought back the model number 632 a few years ago and applied it to a 3", exposed hammer gun chambered in .327 Federal Magnum.

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So, three 632s. I forgot about the early version in .32 H&R Mag.

I think S&W left logic behind some time ago as regards assigning model numbers, but the 632 mess is one of the worst examples.

Thanks! No wonder I was confused. The one PMRet is what I had remembered from years ago. Must be pretty scarce.

If it's any help there's more centennial type .32 H&Rs with different model numbers. I have a 432 (I think that's right...)and there may be a 332... Don't see 'em enough to keep track, and haven't gone through the SCSW book all that much lately. (Mostly because it's about to fall to pieces!)



The only 632-2 Pro Centennial I ever saw had poor timing and a bit of endshake (new!), so let it escape. Probably should have gotten it and sorted the dramas, but figured they'd make more....

Nice 632s Terry, especially the stainless example.

Ending a model number with -32 makes a lot of marketing sense when applied to a 32 caliber revolver. It would be a waste to not have at least one or two models using those numbers. Unfortunately the Model 32 designation went to a 38 S&W revolver. Go figure!

I wish they would pick some -32 number and make a substantial sized production run of a plain as mud adjustable sighted 32 H&R or 327 with 3 or 4" barrel. No IL, no port, just a plain old revolver. Blue or stainless would be fine; grips not a concern 'cause they would probably get changed anyway! Cue the music, "...to dream... the impossible dream..."

Froggie

Froggie, what they SHOULD do is hire you as a consultant and add the Model 616 to the line...

I agree with the Model 616…a stainless 4" and 6" K32 in .327 Federal…
Maybe even do an L-frame with 7 or 8 shots….PC attention…WOW!

Here are some of the other .32s of the modern era.
The ones ending in "1" have exposed Hammers…
The ones ending in "2" are "hammerless" centennials.

The 332:


I have the 331 coming to my FFL

The Model 432:

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Terry
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Give it a titanium cylinder and a scandium frame, 3-inch barrel, target sights, style it like the M60-15 Pro.... I'd buy one of those!

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There are 2 modern 632s. The Centennial hammer style all steel two inch 632 Pro (same as the 357 640 Pro), and the all steel 3" 632 Carry Comp with hammer and blued or stainless (similar to the 60 Pro, but the barrel is not slab-sided).