Ruger Sp101 32 H&R

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smee78

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Hello yall,

I was playing around on Gunbroker and picked up a Ruger sp101 in 32H&R. I do have a Single Six 32 H&R and love the gun and the round so I figured a double action would be a great addition to the line up. So does any one have any experence with one? How about where to get a nice set of grip inserts for a sp?

Thanks,
 
I dont have it in my hand yet, its being shipped and once it arrives I will post a picture. Danny, I did watch that video and it looks like a great shooting gun.
 
I didn't know they made an SP101 in .32 H&R.
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Actually it was chambered in .327 Federal magnum. The same gun can shoot the 327Fed, 32HR, 32long, .32, and 32acp, (with some extraction problems).

I am a 32 H&R fan and looking forward to seeing it.
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Most of the companies that were making guns in the .327 Federal have since discontinued them. For a while Ruger had them in SP101 and GP100. Not anymore. searching their web site only shows 327FedMag in the single 6 series now.
 
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I am annoyed that revolvers for 32 H&R magnum and 327 magnum are so difficult to find. I do not even know if Ruger still makes either one in SA, but they are not common and are expensive. Charter makes a snub 32 H&R - if you want a Charter and want a snubbie and are willing to pay close to $400 for one. Used H&R/NEF in 32 H&R are out there from time to time - keep in mind they cost less than $100 brand new and are now at least 25 years old. I haven't seen any Ruger DA new, and the used ones are outrageously expensive like used S&W. It seems like someone could make a nice DA revolver in 32 H&R or 327 for a reasonable price in maybe 2" and 4". They are very good calibers for beginning shooters or people with hand/wrist problems, effective for SD, and very concealable with a 5 shot cylinder and 2" barrel. The low recoil is perfect for a light alloy frame. They are both good choices for CCW or HD for lots of smallish or less experienced shooters. Better than a 38 and much better than a small 380 or 9mm for a lot of people, imho. My daughter can shoot 32 S&W or 32 S&W long like nothing, and does well with 32acp. She wants to try 32 H&R soon, and I think she is ready. But she is not ready for a 380 or 38. It would be very nice if 32 H&R and/or 327 revolvers were more common. They are a good choice for lots of people.
 
See -- Ruger Single-Seven .327 Federal Magnum page 66 of Feb 2015 SHOOTING TIMES also had reloading data. Price $ 659 per story. I should have one this week. I have had a Ruger 101 .327 FM for some time..
 
Actually it was chambered in .327 Federal magnum. The same gun can shoot the 327Fed, 32HR, 32long, .32, and 32acp, (with some extraction problems).
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The new ones are made in 327Fed but mine is chambered for 32 H&R.

Also Ruger is currently making SA guns in 327Fed so if your interested I would suggest getting one while you can. They may dissapear tomorrow like the GP327 did. I wish I had gotten on the 32 train years ago but it did not get my attention until a friend started talking about his little 32Long S&W that I started paying attention to the little 32 and how much fun they really are. I wish I could stumble on to a little 32H&R Marlin but that is not likly to happen.
 
I have a pair of Single Six Stainless in 32 H&R, but my double action is a S&W Air weight J Frame... it's a nice little package, holds six instead of the "normal" 5 rounds of 38...

I've not seen an SP in 32 H&R... is it a 6 shot as well ???
 
Yes, they made the SP101 in .32 H&R, and it's a six shot. I have a 4 inch, which was purchased new, in 2005, long before the birth of the .327 federal.

The .32 H&R, SP101 is a great camping, trail, fishing gun. Loaded with a 115 cast bullet over a few grains of unique, at about 850-900 Ft/sec, it is as pleasant and cheap to shoot as a .22 rimfire and more powerful than a .22. There are also handloads with slower powders, which can easily drive an 85 or 90 grain jacketed bullet to 1100/1200 Ft/sec. The SP101 is more than adequately strong for those higher velocity rounds. I occasionally toy with the idea of reaming the chambers to .327 federal, but then again, why ruin a good .32 H&R?

For a short while, marlin made their 1894 lever action, chambered for the .32 H&R. If I recall correctly, it didn't have a side loading gate, but instead loaded directly into the tube magazine, like a .22 rimfire. I always thought the marlin would be a good companion gun for a .32 H&R revolver.

I also had a single six, chambered for .32 H&R. The problem was that the loading gate was so small and narrow, that the rim of the .32 would just barely clear it. It got to be frustrating, trying to index it when unloading.
 
Check out Chigs grips for some cool wood inserts!
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Holy cow, how could I not know about these before. I found an awsome set of grips inserts and ordered them this morning. They look great and I cant wait to get them on the gun once it arrives.

Thanks everyone for your imput so far..
 
My adult daughter's SP101 is also in 32 H&R. I figured getting her to practice at all was going to be a challenge, so "revolver," "six-shot," and "low recoil" were all good things in circa 2003.

It didn't shoot to point of aim, even with adjustable sights - there was no elevation adjustment. I paid to have a new (height) front sight made. I also had the action smoothed and trigger re-profiled for small hands.

(I also got her a push-button-lock gun box to keep it in.)

It's a joy to shoot, but I don't find it particularly accurate, even in single action. There are times I wished I'd bought her a Colt Detective Special...
 
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Jaywalker,

Sorry yours was not up to snuff, sounds like you got a lemon. Do you recall what ranges you were at? I know my Ruger Single Six in 32H&R (fixed sights) is a tack driver and thats even with 32Long wad cutters I make up. I hope mine is on target, it would be a shame if not.
 
Smee78,

No, sorry, not definitively after nearly 10 years. If I were guessing, I'd say 25 yards, as it was a bullseye setup, and somewhat old-fashioned even for that time. Might have been me, though.
 
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