I have an S&W Model 16-4 with a spare cylinder in .32-20, several Single actions in .32-20, a Marlin lever action and a Winchester lever action, both in .32-20. I roll my own, but don't shoot much anymore due to health problems.
Anyone like to shoot 32-20?
- Thread starter GaryR
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I have this Colt Police Positive Special, made in 1911. It is all original except for the reproduction (not "re-pop") grips. I load my own ammo for it using various weight bullets that I cast myself. There is no way I would pay to shoot factory loaded ammo for it. My home-brew ammo costs me less to load than 38 Special.
Green Frog
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A revolver, a guitar, or a copy of the record? I've had each at one time or another. 
Froggie
Froggie
I believe it was in the Gun Digest that I read an article on this caliber and it was known for being super accurate but the fly in the ointment is that it is a difficult caliber to handload for. And of course brass is scarce as well.
Biff_Biffington
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Back in the mid 80s, when I first started getting into shooting, I can remember old timers.. ie guys who were shooting in the 20s and 30s. They all equated .32 WCF to "hot" .32 NP. This was back when .38 SPC was the bees knees and the gold standard. .357 wasn't really a known thing yet, and they spoke of it having equal stopping power to .38 with less recoil and interchangeability with rifles. Granted, this was back when .38 and .32 was loaded hotter than today. The 158g LRN I carried 40 years ago felt WAY hotter out of a K frame than anything loaded today.
With a little care, .32-20 is can be loaded like any other round. Currently, Starline is selling 500 rounds of brass for $143, with free shipping.
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