32/20 ammo question

[mark1982]

This has probally been asked and answered already, but here I go: Is ammunition for a 1907-1908 S&W 32/20 pistol available to purchase ?

 

[mark1982]

This has probally been asked and answered already, but here I go: Is ammunition for a 1907-1908 S&W 32/20 pistol available to purchase ?

 

[.455_Hunter]

Yes.

Providing the gun is in shootable condition, CURRENT production .32/20 from Winchester, Remington, Black Hills or Ultra Max is good to go.

All of these loads feature a 100 or 115 grain lead flat nose at 700-800 fps out of a handgun.

I have shot the Winchester and Remington loads out of my 1906 production 5" .32/20 M&P and they work great, even though they are very weak. I got a nice 1" six-shot group at 15 yards with the Winchester flavor the last time I shot the gun.

In the past, there have been "High-Velocity" .32/20 loads that were unsuitable for most handguns, especially the pre-heat treat cylinders of the early M&Ps. These loads have been off of the market for years now, so if you stick to current production stuff, you will be fine.

DO NOT shoot the .32/20 rounds that your buddy found in his grandpa's old hunting box.

Hunter

 

[mark1982]

Thanks Hunter, I appreciate the info

 

[phenson]

I've had good luck with www.ammodirect.com
Go to their cowboy ammo section.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Great gun Mark! I really like .32-20 revolvers.

Have you considered hand loading for your .32-20? A good Hand Ejector and some nicely crafted .32-20 hand loads opens a whole new world of fun.