K .32 Long classic

[Hondo44]

Jim, The 22 would be converted to 32 long. Looking for a hvy bbl C&R pre-17. I'll look locally and appreciate you're offer finding one. It will save shipping and sometimes guns sell cheap here. The bbl piece will go out tomorrow. Larry

Larry. Some have been re-chambered for 32 H&R Mag or 327 Mag just to have the flexibility. I don't think I would do that because of too much 'bullet jump' to the chamber throats plus in a pre 17 vintage gun I'd rather just have the traditional 32 Long and be period-correct. Will the same friend Jim do the work and will you correct the caliber stamp on the barrel?

Thx for heads-up on barrel piece.

 

[Jebus35745]

I contacted Andy Horvath, he's as good as Bowen and I could drive the gun to him instead of shipping it to Bowen. Andy said he enjoys making 32's out of 22's. Contacted David Carroll to look for a shooter grade K-32. He said he puts them on gun broker and they sell for over 2G's but he'll let me know first if me finds one. If I build a K-32, I'll have the bbl cut to 5" to look neat. I don't want the 327 and I already have a 16=4. I want a gun dedicated to .32 long. Not sure what I'll end up with yet, time will tell, Larry

 

[Hondo44]

Yes, Andy will do a 1st class job and it will probably shoot better than an original K32 with the tolerances that he builds into them. He could make it look like an original 5" as well.

 

[Jebus35745]

Thats a good word of encouragement Jim. The bbl went out yesterday after work, should reach the west coast by Sat earliest.

 

[Hondo44]

Thats a good word of encouragement Jim. The bbl went out yesterday after work, should reach the west coast by Sat earliest.

Thanks Larry for the up date.

On your K32 project; something just occurred to me. Could you save a few dollars if you gave Andy a .38 Masterpiece or Mod 19 to convert since they are already set up with a centerfire aperture and usually target hammer???

They might be easier to find than a K22 and with more wear on them which might equate to "less expensive". You'd still have to come up with a .22 barrel and cylinder but you'd also have a .38 or .357 barrel and cylinder to sell. Or if you're using your .32 full lug barrel to match you .38, you don't have to find a .22 barrel.

Just my wheels churning....

 

[Jebus35745]

I have the hammer that's needed if I used a .38. The .38's are cheaper to find but then I need the cyl & bbl. The 22 cyl I had I sold. The 4" bbl for the 16-4 I sold also bc it would look like a 16-4 when I was done and I already have one in 6". So I'm back to square one. I figure I would have almost the same money converting a 38 as I will buying a .22. I have a line on one in PA and will call again tomorrow. The man said it was well worn and is what I'm looking for. We'll see what the price will be. Keep you're fingers crossed for me. Oh yea, this will be my 1000th post (opps, need one more). I feel lucky, Larry

 

[three-five-seven]

k32 classic.....

I agree with all of you a K-32 would be neat but I am just going to wait for Smith to build one. I am also waiting for them to bring back the 696 but with a longer barrel. I dont really need these I just want them.

I tried contacting Andy Horvath but he doesnt seem to answer his phone or return calls so I am not going to chase someone to give them my money for a cobbled up parts gun.

 

[Jebus35745]

3-5-7, where in Ohio are you? In the public lounge in March, I'll be advertising the 5th NE Ohio bunch that will be in April. We're having fun with S&W's. Hope you can join us, Larry

 

[three-five-seven]

the k-32 and 5th NE bunch.....

I am in Cuyahoga County and will keep an eye for the meeting in the spring.

In the past I thought the conversion of revolvers was a pretty good way to get a model with the features that you would want. However with the appearance of the Classic line some of my wants were satisfied and of course being able to procure older specimens also satisfied the desire.

Other experiences with "so-called gunsmiths and custom shop smiths" have left me with a cautious attitude toward these types. After its all said and paid for sometimes its the same amount or more of $$$ being spent on a parts gun instead of a new gun. Brownells cataloge with John Ruskins caution about spending money also come to mind here. Lets face it this is an expensive hobby and if you have lets say "Les Baer Tastes with a Hi-Point pocketbook" its time to get your priorities together and only spend what you can afford or save up and be patient.

I used to associate with a lot of cheap asses that were always trying to get something for nothing. The law of the market place does not allow that. Frankly if you cant afford to spend it ....dont!!! Thanks for letting me gripe and Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Smith and Wesson forum members!

 

[Jebus35745]

Definitely watch for the Bunch meeting in March. Always wanted a group like this, so I started one. Pass the word. Hope you feel better, getting things off your chest will make tomorrows meal better. I know someone that does work for S&W and he's going to help me with a name and number at S&W. I'm gonna find out if they can make a Classic K-32 of some sort new. Are you close to Independence? Larry

 

[Jebus35745]

Well, I gave Andy a 17-3 and now I'm waiting for my .32 long to be completed. He'll cut the bbl to 5". Can't wait. Larry