A .32 gun in my pocket for fun…

[sigp220.45]

I went to Cabelas today to check on a Sterling Arms .380 that is the subject of another thread. It was still there, but there was a new girl in town.

It ticked all the boxes:

Cheap? Check

Shiny? Check

.32 Caliber? Check

Added checks - original box included.

I love older H&Rs. This one isn’t that old - probably 1979. Personally I don’t think its been fired but its not worth arguing about because I’ll be shooting it tomorrow. I don’t have any .32 S&W either long or short but I have plenty of .32 ACP and as long as that little semi-rim holds fast it should shoot.

(It’s a four inch 733)

I even got some off for my GI discount.

If I survive I’ll post some results.

 

[ColbyBruce]

LOL!!

I used to truly believe I had a problem; then I found this forum and realized if I did, I was not alone.

Beware, .32’s are very addictive.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I have a Seecamp .32, Walther PP .32, S&W 30-1 3” RB, two 31-1 3” SB, a 31-2 2” SB (grandson’s), a 331 ti .32 H&R mag (daughter’s) stored here. I am always on the search for another .32 of some sort.

 

[sigp220.45]

I’ve got this one, a Colt Pocket Hammerless, a Beretta 81, a Beretta Model 1935, and an M&P in .32/20. I am likewise constantly on the lookout for more.

 

[adwjc]

Razor in your shoe, Leroy?

 

[alwslate]

That’s one of those fancy H&Rs with a genuine swing out cyl rather than just a push pin. Almost a S&W

 

[LVSteve]

I'll bet that wasn't $200 like the Sterling.

 

[tops]

I have 3 top break pistols chambered for .32S&W. An IJ, H&R and a S&W. I could have bought 1 good gun for what I have in the 3 but then I wouldn't have 3 pistols chambered in .32S&W. Larry

 

[Rudi]

Bad, bad. No junk yard dog? Cool piece.

 

[Beemer-mark]

I had a S&W 32 long. Fun, fun shooting revolver. Think if it as reloadable 22 RF.

 

[sigp220.45]

I'll bet that wasn't $200 like the Sterling.

It was $174 minus my discount. The price tag is in the first photo.

 

[Llance]

.32. Got'ta love 'em. One of the joys of .32 S&W long, rifles or revolvers is that they will safely shoot any .32 ammo except .32 rimfire or .32 H&R magnum cart..

Something new on the market that I have seen, is an insert for your 308 or .30-06 rifle into which you load a .32 auto cart. and then shoot it out of your rifle.

 

[kaaskop49]

.32. Got'ta love 'em. One of the joys of .32 S&W long, rifles or revolvers is that they will safely shoot any .32 ammo except .32 rimfire or .32 H&R magnum cart..

Something new on the market that I have seen, is an insert for your 308 or .30-06 rifle into which you load a .32 auto cart. and then shoot it out of your rifle.

Adapters are not a new idea: I forget the name of the firm that made them. I ordered one in .30 Carbine/.30-30. It split down the length of the adapter on the 2d round. Immediately lost interest in the concept.

Several years ago, there was an animated discussion on this forum as to whether .32ACP was safe to shoot in .32 S&W Long wheelguns. It was a split decision.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[walnutred]

Several years ago, there was an animated discussion on this forum as to whether .32ACP was safe to shoot in .32 S&W Long wheelguns. It was a split decision.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Probably split between those of us who have been doing it for years and those who have not.

 

[Retired W4]

It was $174 minus my discount. The price tag is in the first photo.

Their military discount is a good thing. More than makes up for tax in most counties. I would have scooped up that H&R 32.

 

[max503]

I would have bought that in a heartbeat. I wasn't aware you could shoot 32 acp in them. I want a 32 revolver but I'm not willing to shell out $400 for an S&W. For that much dough I want something else. Yours is a grail gun for me.

 

[AJ]

Congratulations on your new revolver. Not a BBQ gun, but a heck of a fun gun. Enjoy!

 

[Alpo]

I recall reading Skeeter Skelton talk about stealing 32 automatic from his mother to shoot in a friend's 32 long Iver Johnson. Must be safe if Skeeter did it. But 32 long maxes out at 15,000 PSI, and 32 ACP is 20000. Like shooting proof loads in your gun. So I don't do it anymore. I also no longer shoot 45 ACP in my shaved Webley. I have not yet fired any 308 in my 1917 Spanish Mauser. I believe all three of these cartridges are loaded too hot.


I also don't shoot smokeless powder in guns made before 1900. I know lots of people do it, but I think it's a bad plan.

 

[6518John]

“7.65 mm, with a delivery like a brick through a plate glass window!”

Bond. James Bond. He didn’t need any .44 Mag!

 

[AJ]

I recall reading Skeeter Skelton talk about stealing 32 automatic from his mother to shoot in a friend's 32 long Iver Johnson. Must be safe if Skeeter did it. But 32 long maxes out at 15,000 PSI, and 32 ACP is 20000. Like shooting proof loads in your gun. So I don't do it anymore. I also no longer shoot 45 ACP in my shaved Webley. I have not yet fired any 308 in my 1917 Spanish Mauser. I believe all three of these cartridges are loaded too hot.


I also don't shoot smokeless powder in guns made before 1900. I know lots of people do it, but I think it's a bad plan.

A friend of mine showed me that about ten years ago. Just clean the chambers well after shooting the .32 ACP's, as they will build up a carbon ring.