Model 332 Airlite SC versus TI

[inosome]

I found internet references to a S&W .32 H&R Magnum 332 Airlite SC which is the 332 Airlite Ti only made with a Scandium alloy and weighing 10.6 oz. Yet I find nothing about this revolver ever being manufactured although it was listed in the S&W catalog.
Does anybody know the history of this model and any details about the dates and quantity that were manufactured (if they really exist)?
Thanks

 

[TACC1]

The SCS&W 3rd only says the 332 was made from
1999-2003; discontinued 2004. Hope this helps.
No quantity was shown.
TACC1

 

[HeyJoe]

I dont know how many were made but I have one. very light, very accurate. the only downside is the finish. it is very fragile. it is peeling on mine under the grips

 

[Pilgrim]

my 332 and 331 were both made in 1999

the 332:

and it's brother the 331

 

[peyton]

I have them both and love them. Easy to carry, low recoil and very expensive now. There is a 331 and 332 on Gunbroker and they are almost bidding at $1000.00 right now.

 

[inosome]

The 332 on Gunbroker appears to be a TI and not an SC. My understanding is that the 332SC would look like a 340PD (finish wise) and that the silver looking finish is a TI. Am I off on this?
If I was certain that there never was a SC I would have grabbed the TI on Gunbroker but I already have a 432PD and really want the Scandium if it is out there. Thanks for all of the info, I really appreciate it.

 

[roadkill45]

I don't know about the gun itself, but my LGS has practice fodder and SD .327 mag and .32 out the butt same price as before the frenzy.

 

[kaaskop49]

Finish peeling

Hey Joe: Hey fire, I used GunScrubber aerosol on the innards of a used 342 I bought and the finish peeled off like crazy. I use GunScrubber on all my other guns and this never happened.
Stay safe Fire!

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[bankersdream]

ya they are out there just hard to find

I have one that I came across in 2004 and have shot it 6 rounds. To small for my hands but just a cool gun. Super light accurate and has a kick with good power

 

[625 Shooter]

I have the M332 Ti. Love it. Carry it a lot. And shoot it too, although not as frequently as some other revolvers. No problems with finish - yet anyway.

I could be wrong, but I thought the Sc model was the M432.

 

[ILTim]

I have a 332, bought new with rosewood grips. Lovely little piece. One of the last pre-lock guns I think? Accurate as anything I've ever fired. I try to take care of it, pretty sure these are a bit rare. The 432 and 431 are more common, and heavier (aluminum like the 642).

I like the .32 h&r and still hold out a little hope for a K frame 4"+ some day.

 

[smith9315]

Revolvers have became very popular in the past year or so , and with more and more people that are choosing a wheel gun over a Simi Auto one would only think that either Smith or Ruger would come back out with the 327 Federal or 32 H and R.
Many people now days are looking for a balance between weight, size, recoil, and stopping power. The 32 H and R is a great balance....
The only manufacture that still makes a 32 H and R ( That I know of ) is Charter arms, but most people including myself would not even consider a Charter Arms and would never rely on them for self defense...
Are you listening Smith and Wesson or Ruger... I will buy one right now..

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

I have one of each of the .32 Magnums, including the 4" kit gun they only made 89 of. Got the M16 (4") that has an interchangeable 32-20 cylinder and I just got a .327 cylinder for it.
The 32 Magnum is seriously underrated, particularly if you use the Buffalo Bore ammo. In a SD weapon bullet placement is #1, but penetration is next most important. And the BB rounds all penetrate very well, the 100 gr hard cast SWC will absolutely ruin someone's whole day. I prefer the 331 and 332, depending on whether or not I feel like a hammer that day. And there is always the idea that one might have to take a precision shot, probably not a deal breaker, but........... and there are 6 shots too.
Anyway love the .32 Magnum and the .327 Magnum also, gives that little .30 caliber bullet some real authority (yeah they really are .30 caliber).

 

[625 Shooter]

(yeah they really are .30 caliber).

Well, really .31 caliber.

 

[S&W Rover]

Really .312 caliber!

Both the .32 H&R Magnum and the .327 Federal Magnum use a .312 jacketed bullet. Lead bullets tend to be .313.

(Only about .045 inches smaller than the .357 bullet used by the .38 Special and the .357 S&W Magnum).

And the S&W Mdl 432 is in production (or was, as of 6/11/2015) although not currently listed on the S&W web page "catalog."