TITANIUM CYLINDERS ON THE 432UC & 632UC

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I don't think I'll fret about getting a titanium cylindered version of the 632. Neither of my other .32 Magnum Centennials seem to need the weight reduction. But I did ditch the VZ grips on the 632UC for the factory rubber grips. That said, if one of the new versions had shown up before what I already have, the Ti cylinder wouldn't have been off putting.
 
For me, the VZ's on the UC line are too large & cumbersome. I swapped out the VZ's on my 632UC for a factory wood set with a Tyler Tee grip adapter for Concealed Carry. I also installed a Pachmayr Diamond Pro Series on my 432UC for range time fun. JMHO & YMMV
 
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For Post 1 and other folks, including me, S&W's website has the "SMU" section of its website which includes those Lipsey's distributor exclusives. I didn't know what "SMU" meant, so I searched for it on the internet.

Apparently, SMU means "Special Make Up" products. I suspect there must be some contractual issues for or before S&W could put these designed products out on its own without a distributor like Lipsey's being associated with such products.
Here's the link to my primary source of the "SMU" definition:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SmithAndWesson/comments/1f22via/what_is_smu_spec_series/
 
My 432UC came with the smooth VZ grips which feel great for large hands but I did order a set of the VC Diamond texture high horn to see if I like the textured better than the smooth. Mine came with the tritium big dot front sight which I love. Glows very bright. I wasn’t going to wait for the Ti cylinder so I have the steel version. Still very nice CCW in the AFR pocket holster. BTW, AFR guys, thank you for remembering us South paws!
 

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nyeti said:
Yes. I own both the prototype which my partner and I built and basically created. I also have a production one I am carrying now as my gym shorts gun. They are coming.
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VERY cool! Do you have a pet/favorite load for the Ti model?

I'm thinking if/when I get a Ti to join my 432UC, it's probably getting high desert 98gr wadcutters
(I just wish I knew if those wadcutters were on the hard or soft side!)
 
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flundertaker said:
My 432UC came with the smooth VZ grips which feel great for large hands but I did order a set of the VC Diamond texture high horn to see if I like the textured better than the smooth. Mine came with the tritium big dot front sight which I love. Glows very bright. I wasn’t going to wait for the Ti cylinder so I have the steel version. Still very nice CCW in the AFR pocket holster. BTW, AFR guys, thank you for remembering us South paws!
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The VZ grips really do feel great - I'm married to CT405s I like them just that much, but the VZs just keep sneaking back on there. They're well thought out and feel awesome

I have a 432UC with the steel cylinder as a "range mule" and for heavier stuff (120gr buffalo bore), with the plan on getting a Ti model too for EDC

It's the strangest thing to open the cylinder on this J-frame and count 6 shots :D
 
nyeti said:
For those interested, we just posted an American Fighting Guns Podcast specifically about the UC To cylinder guns. Covers every aspect and their history.

Fighting Guns Podcast Episode 2- The UC-Ti – American Fighting Revolver
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That was a fun watch!

I have a few silly questions if I may so ask:
I plan on having a 432UC (range mule/Heavy load gun) and a 432UC Ti (Pocket carry) duo, my understanding is that titanium cylinders need to be "babied" a bit cleaners wise

But should dry-fire also be kept to a minimum with a titanium cylinder? or is it more of a "Front of the cylinder face" thing?
Would a turn-ring be a problem for a Ti gun?
 
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You have to take it easy on the Ti cylinder with cleaning. Stainless steel brushes and harsh scrubbing are a no-go. I use softer brushes with a good cleaner. I have had no issues with dry practice with the Ti Cylinder guns. I have a lot of carry guns with Ti cylinders. I have a bunch of all stainless training guns. Those stainless guns are heavier and I can scrub them hard with a brush to remove build up and debris. I tend to also shoot jacketed ammo in my Ti cylinder guns as well.
 
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