My 32cal. S&W Carry Weapon
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Stophel
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I would not really expect any of them to "mushroom", certainly not a non-hollowpoint bullet (and I don't know how reliable those would be). Your main goal should be penetration, which the heavier bullet is probably going to give you, even if it is going a tad slower. Then worry about the diameter of the bullet, and the size of the "wound channel". And since I don't think you're going to get any "mushrooming" with anything, it's best to start with the biggest, flattest point bullet you can get.
Boatz
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I think the Magtech jhp is a 98 grain - about as heavy as is commercially available...
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Just realize that you will be "demonized" by the other sides lawyer if you ever have to shoot someone for using a handload. "Regular ammunition wasn't good enough for Mr. X. He had to make his own, more lethal loads, etc.."
I have a .32 hand ejector that I occasionally carry when the whim hits me. I carry wadcutters in it. Certainly not the hammer of thor but better than a sharp stick.
Stophel
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You're going to be "demonized" no matter what you do. If you use factory hollowpoints, you will be painted as a homocidal maniac, just itching to kill someone with the most deadly ammunition he can find...bullets to rip and tear flesh in the most grisly manner...
It is NOT something I would ever concern myself with. If you're that worried about lawsuits, leave the gun at home, locked up in a safe.
It is NOT something I would ever concern myself with. If you're that worried about lawsuits, leave the gun at home, locked up in a safe.
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Somewhat related. I have 2" S&W in .32 H&R Mag. I reload for it. The factory loads offer an 85 gr. Jacketed H.P. or a 90 gr. lead solid.
I found I could get 115 gr. lead flat point .32-20 bullets from Oregon Bullet Company (Laser Cast) and they had a loading book too. Most of the commercial loading books give data for the 85 or 90 gr. bullets only. I loaded up these 115 gr. bullets with 4.3 gr. Unique and used some very old Remington 1 & 1/2 Primers and Federal brass. Chronographed the 2" at an average of
953 fps. This was set up about 18 feet from the muzzle and it was 24º f out. FYI, the book gave the maximum load at 4.5 gr. Unique. The bullet looks like it has very good sectional density and I am as happy as can be with this load.
I found I could get 115 gr. lead flat point .32-20 bullets from Oregon Bullet Company (Laser Cast) and they had a loading book too. Most of the commercial loading books give data for the 85 or 90 gr. bullets only. I loaded up these 115 gr. bullets with 4.3 gr. Unique and used some very old Remington 1 & 1/2 Primers and Federal brass. Chronographed the 2" at an average of
953 fps. This was set up about 18 feet from the muzzle and it was 24º f out. FYI, the book gave the maximum load at 4.5 gr. Unique. The bullet looks like it has very good sectional density and I am as happy as can be with this load.
There is supposed to be a factory .327 Magnum load with a 115 gr. Gold Dot bullet. I am not so interested in the .327 Mag. (too much blast), but wonder if the 115 gr. Gold Dot bullet might still be driven at effective velocity at .32 H&R Mag. pressures. The last time I posted an inquiry about this on this forum several months ago (in the Ammunition or Reloading section), a member posted that these Gold Dots were not yet available for purchase separately as component bullets yet. Anybody have any experience or knowledge on this 115 gr. Gold Dot bullet being loaded for .32 H&R Mag.?
431pd
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Last I checked with Speer, it was going to be awhile before they are released.
Too much blast with a .327? I have not found that to be an issue with mine. I rather enjoy shooting it. 1400 fps (chrono'd) with the 115 Gold Dot. It really isn't much different than shooting my 3" model 60 (.357) with 125's.
Too much blast with a .327? I have not found that to be an issue with mine. I rather enjoy shooting it. 1400 fps (chrono'd) with the 115 Gold Dot. It really isn't much different than shooting my 3" model 60 (.357) with 125's.
431pd
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If I were to carry my 31, it would be loaded with 92-98 gr SWC. I want to ensure that it penetrates adequately. For those interested in speed, Speer 14 lists data for the 60 HP... as I recall, the .32 Long pushes it a tad over 1000 fps out of a 3" barrel.
In my 431pd, I carry the 85 HP backed up with a speed loader of 98 SWC at about a 1000 fps.
In my 431pd, I carry the 85 HP backed up with a speed loader of 98 SWC at about a 1000 fps.
Gatorbaiter
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Here's my 6 shot 32 Mag EDC; mdl 632, alloy frame with SS bbl & cyl:
Mule88
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Gaitorbaiter, now thats a sweet looking gun
681ismyfavorite
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bro, im not going to discount any gun if somebody is willing and able to use it.....
but what youve done with the ballistics youve provided is nothing more than take a .32acp European load and stretch the brass and put it in your .32 wheely. not that that is a bad thing.
but if speed loading is not a concern you could have easily bought some of the European loads that we call "hot" but are actually standard design pressures and shot those same .32acp loads in your wheely. the .32acp is a semi rimmed case and will work in a wheely, its been done for decades.
but what youve done with the ballistics youve provided is nothing more than take a .32acp European load and stretch the brass and put it in your .32 wheely. not that that is a bad thing.
but if speed loading is not a concern you could have easily bought some of the European loads that we call "hot" but are actually standard design pressures and shot those same .32acp loads in your wheely. the .32acp is a semi rimmed case and will work in a wheely, its been done for decades.
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Smith657, you are correct, and I made the change.
WOW you could sit at the head table at the BBQ with that 632. Sweet piece, Larry
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I just picked up a Regulation Police 32 S&W Long today and plan of having some fun. I have a R.P. in 38 S&W with a 4" tube also and can load up that old round in 950-1000 foot range also. To my way of thinking a 38S&W at that velocity is all I'll even need. So needs a 38 special
I do, have 5 of them pretty M10's
I do, have 5 of them pretty M10's
The problem with shooting 32acp rounds through a gun chambered for 32 s&w long, besides the extraction problem, is the point of impact will probably be significantly different.
Pushing 38 s&w rounds to 950-1000 fps seems very hot to me. Remington factory loads make 600 fps from my 5 inch K frame. Dean
Pushing 38 s&w rounds to 950-1000 fps seems very hot to me. Remington factory loads make 600 fps from my 5 inch K frame. Dean
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That is a magnificent looking piece! My Model 432 is my EDC with a Seecamp .32ACP as back-up. I wasn't aware there was a Model 632, I guess I'll have to add that to my grail list. Can you tell me who did the engraving, what type of grips you have on it, was this an Internal lock? If so, how was it corrected (I just yanked the IL out of my 432).
Thank you.
Dave
That is a magnificent looking piece! My Model 432 is my EDC with a Seecamp .32ACP as back-up. I wasn't aware there was a Model 632, I guess I'll have to add that to my grail list. Can you tell me who did the engraving, what type of grips you have on it, was this an Internal lock? If so, how was it corrected (I just yanked the IL out of my 432).
Thank you.
Dave
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