Who else loves .32 Long:)

[stantheman86]

I finally found a 4" 31 for a decent price, I've been shooting .32 S&W Long for over a decade but this is my first S&W in this caliber. I've got a pile of .38's and just wanted something different.

I've had H&A's, Iver Johnsons, etc. but finally decided to get something that can handle a lot of shooting.

I'm guessing this was a privately owned guard gun or a policewoman's gun, shows lots of holster carry and it seems unlikely a "regular joe" would choose a 4" for carry. I don't mean to "profile" by saying a police woman's gun but I read that in the 70's some larger city PD's authorized women to carry a 4" .32 instead of a .38 if they so chose to, usually administrative officers that would likely never have to use them anyway.

 

[weatherby]

They sure can make a pound of powder last a long long time



Generally a pretty accurate cartridge as well

 

[perrazi]

was out shooting my colt officers target in 32 this afternoon. didn't own any 32's for about 40yrs. now have seven, I think.

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

I just picked up my 1st 32, a model 16-4 4" Have not been able to get to the range with it yet.

 

[H Richard]

.32's are highly thought of my many of us. There is a thread for the "32 Brotherhood" somewhere in the Forum.

Don't look down your nose at the Mod 1 1/2's, they are also fun shooters.


The little older 32 Hand Ejectors also come in snub nose.


The 32 H&R Magnum are outstanding in accuracy with the right load.


I'm sure you will find a few more in your future.

 

[weatherby]

The 32 H&R Magnum are outstanding in accuracy with the right load.

I'll take it

 

[Green Frog]

Do I sense a new convert to the 32 Brotherhood?

The comment about powder lasting a long time only applies if you don't shoot your 32 two or three times as much because it's so much fun! At last count there were 5 S&Ws in various iterations of 32-ness residing in my safe, bedroom and CCW holster. You might say I like them too!

Froggie

C'mon over to the Dark Side... we have cookies!

 

[stantheman86]

I used to own a pile of the old .32 Short S&W break tops, I sold them probably to fund some other "gotta have" gun purchases.....now I'm looking for a nice .32 short S&W again lol

Right now I'm looking for a pre-30 or a 30 snub, not so much for any kind of carry but more for fun

 

[sarg1c]

I traded for a Hand Eject .32S/W long and we like it...

 

[Twiki357]

I never thought much about a 32 until I got a "To good to pass up" opportunity on a vintage (1920) 32 long Hand Ejector. Now it's almost always with on a trip to the range.

 

[Green Frog]

I got my first I-frame 32 Regulation Police (nickel, 6") in a friends and family deal from someone who was getting older and just wanted to pass it on. About $50 back in the early '80s, IIRC. My real interest in the small frame 32s really took off about 4 years ago when I bought a post-War 32 HE snub and an older 22 HFT within minutes of each other at a local gun show. It's been downhill ever since! I'm sure glad I reload for them and yes, I still have both of the 32s mentioned and shoot them (especially the snubbie) fairly often.

Froggie

 

[Triathloncoach]

My 30-1. I shot a cylinder of 32 in my basement last week. Very cool until the smoke alarms went off and my dogs went crazy. Doh!

 

[Nframe_is_no1]

I love .32s. I buy up every one I find at a reasonable price. Here's the current stable:

round butt .32 H.E.s:

M1903 1st change .32 H.E 6" (1906)
M1903 .32 H.E. 4 1/4" (1904)
pre model 30 3 1/4" (1952)

Model 31-1s
4" nickle
3"
2"


Pair of 3" 31-1s:

The seldom-seen stainless model 631 in .32 H&R Magnum:


Finally, the model 632-1 in .327 Federal Magnum:

 

[Xfuzz]

Found this beater in a pawn shop.
Was not really sure of the model until a forum member
kindly filled me in. Regulation Police.
Bore, timing and lock-up all great.
it cleaned up OK. I guess the thing will still shoot. 1920 Vintage.

 

[Comrad]

Love my model 30-1 3 inch. Fun to shoot, I think of it as an overgrown .22.

Little tough to find ammo in stock in NJ but my LGS can order and can get it in a couple days.

 

[Green Frog]

Love my model 30-1 3 inch. Fun to shoot, I think of it as an overgrown .22.

Little tough to find ammo in stock in NJ but my LGS can order and can get it in a couple days.

One word for you, RELOAD! The 32 lover's defense.

Froggie

 

[Muley Gil]

Thread drift alert!!!

I would like to find a doggy old 1 1/2 to convert to .22 LR.

I had a 1 1/2 once. Fun to shoot, but the .32 S&W would barely knock a coke can offin' a fence post!

 

[bananaman]

Nobody I know has one. Therefor Never got the chance to shoot 1. Bob

 

[weatherby]

Nobody I know has one.

Well that sounds like as good an excuse as any for a S&W guy to go out and get one.

 

[Green Frog]

Nobody I know has one. Therefor Never got the chance to shoot 1. Bob

This is just plain sad! Maybe sometime when I'm up in OH for an OGCA I can circle by Toledo and let you shot one or three of mine. Do you have a suitable range nearby?

Froggie

PS Weatherby, I thought you and I had corresponded about you loading and shooting 32s... you seem to have a good answer for bananaman, though.