J Frame 32 H&R Magnum for Deep Concealment

[chief38]

Like I have posted more than a few times, the firearms and ammunition company's often try and come out with a different caliber combo to sell more product - the main reason IMHO. Performance maters less to them than the dollars do. If they never came out with new guns and new calibers just think how many less products they would sell. They are not in business to save us money.

 

[Markmontana]

I was wanting a 432UC until I started reading about all the problems people are having with the UC guns. Revolvers used to be regarded as the gold standard in reliability. S&W fixed that. Im going to sit this one out.

 

[CScott]

I've had my Mod 632 in 327 Fed for several years now. (I wouldn't be able to afford it now.) I really like it. Six rounds with more power than 9mm or 38 Special +P, the size of a kit gun. While it does have a pretty sharp recoil and is very loud, it is easy to reload for or use 32 H&R if you want to tone it down some, Boot Goodyears if you don't. It just seems like an ideal piece for woods walking and mountain fishing. It's my preferred sidearm while elk/deer hunting. I've also had it discretely in my pocket around town plenty of times.
The down side is that they're expensive if you can even find one. Mine's not for sale.

 

[BrBa]

I was wanting a 432UC until I started reading about all the problems people are having with the UC guns. Revolvers used to be regarded as the gold standard in reliability. S&W fixed that. Im going to sit this one out.

I took a chance and ordered a 432 UC Ti last week, sight unseen, since no shop in town carries them. Picked it up today. Here are my initial thoughts:

The good:
Barrel is on perfectly straight, and the rear sight is centered in the dovetail. Barrel-cylinder gap is .007" and the gap between the frame and crane looks as it should - reasonably tight, straight and even. Timing is excellent with no end shake. Front night sight is bright with no dead spots. Overall it looks as good as I could hope.

The bad:
Cylinder throats are a bit undersized, and since the cylinder is titanium it rules out reaming the throats. I plan to shoot mostly jacked ammo so no big deal. The trigger is heavy and gritty, and there's a definite wall before it breaks. This will be easily cleaned up. I don't care for the Hamre Forge grips. They feel great in the hand, but the trigger angle is uncomfortable due to the higher grip hold. The trigger pull feels much more comfortable using the factory boot grips.

I'll dry fire it for a few days, then open it up to clean and lube the internals. It will definitely go back to S&W for the factory j frame trigger enhancement, followed by a Wolff spring kit that I'll install myself and test it out to verify reliable function. Overall, very happy with the purchase.

 

[uhlawpup]

I have a 431PD in .32 magnum in my carry rotation, and love it! Plus, it’s fun to shoot, and since I reload, not costly. I have a unfired in box 432PD in the safe, and may sell or trade it someday of the right offer comes along.

 

[dickydalton]

What is there to not love?