32H&R opinions?

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Oleg Volk

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I am trying to pick out a revolver for my mother. She is not mechanically inclined (i.e. no complex autoloaders) and has a weak right wrist (i.e. no autoloaders or serious recoil in revolvers). I am thinking of getting her an allow 32H&R for defense (and eventual CCW).

What sources of plinking ammo exist in 32H&R Mag? How is the recoil, noise levels? Though I dislike porting, I wonder if it would make sense in this one case.

Any experience with Taurus/S&W/other offerings?
 
The "experts" are of the opinion that six rounds of .32mag has about 10% more firepower than five rounds of .38 special. I don't have any direct experience with a .32H&R but I've read numerous articles that it kicks less than a .38 special.
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I have a New England Firearms 32 H&R mag revolver. It is as simple as they get and I have it in the house for my wife to use. This is about a $150.00 MSRP I believe, but not sure cause I got it from my Mom because she decided she didn't want it any more. I did see it in the Wal-Mart catalog where I work in sporting goods as asecond job. I have taken it to the range and it shoots well for a cheap gun. DA/SA, fairly accurate. Noise is not bad, and kick is light. I would recommend it for home defense but not for CCW. I'm sure you can find a smaller frame in the same caliber if you looked though.

As for ammo I hate it! I find it very difficult to find ammo in 32 H&R mag but you can also use 32 S&W long. I haven't done so yet but that is what my gunshop told me. And usually if you do find it, it is in HP and no FMJ or target rounds. Hope this helps.

Need to clarify that my Mom didn't want it only because she decided she didn't need a gun any more. She's not an anti either. I actually traded her a .22 revolver for it since she wouldn't let me buy it.

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$15.75 for 50 semi-wadcutters
$17.75 for 50 JHPs, both from Federal

Not cheap but Mom is likely to limit her practice to 50-100 rounds every couple of months and so ammo cost is not the top concern. She also has a S&W17 and access to all of my guns, so she can practice with .22/.38 should the fancy strike her.

Taurus/S&W? I think S&W is the only one in alloy (light) and I saw one locally for $550! It was grey so fornt sight would need black or orange paint applied. Taurus porting also concerns me. Anyone here with 32 vs 38 recoil/noise/flash impressions?
 
I've done a lot with the comparisons of .38 +P vs .32 Mag and found that the recoil was almost exaclty half when fired in S&W Titanium cylinder revolvers of comparable weight. It's a very good trade because ther reduction in recoil is significantly greater than any difference in muzzle energy.

As far practice ammo is concerned don't forget the .32 S&W Long. I'd agree that it might be a little harder to find but should be cheaper and since you don't need too much it shouldn't be a problem
 
Taurus should be making one in Tot Titan by now (it was on the list). Should be like having popcorn pop in your hand (without the heat). The .357 with .38s is pretty much like that. Porting causing more flash is really seeming like an urban legend to me. I've started shooting guns at low light and no light conditions, and after my eyes get adjusted, shooting factory loads out of 2-3 inch ported and non-ported barrels, I can't see a difference. Actually, I can see that there's flash in a different spot, but it's no brighter that without the porting, and leaves me temporarily blinded for about the dame time. I like porting...especially when I'm shootingheavy .45 loads in my Tot Titan .45 Colt.
 
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