The 32 Magnum J Frame is BACK!

[Super Sneaky Steve]

https://youtu.be/24b7MvVaL4I?si=VHbmsyuDCIYf0fiq

I couldn't find it on Lipsey's website yet but here's a video about it.

Yes they are making a 38 version but who cares about that? It's the 32 that everyone wants.

 

[Aguila Blanca]

Looks interesting.

I already have a small-frame Taurus .327 Federal Mag that shoots the .32 H&R Magnum, though, so I don't think I need another back-up revolver.

 

[EIGHTYDUECE]

Nice. I look forward to a DA/SA version in the future

 

[TruthTellers]

Nice to see Smith finally start doing a .32 revolver, but I expect there won't be many of them made before Smith pulls the plug on it.

 

[Ernest T Bass]

No internal lock!

I really like the fact that there is no internal lock!

 

[HHQ]

When will these be available?

 

[upstate81]

Looks like late February these will be available.

 

[wild cat mccane]

Not going to have a lock and that's expected.

Only time lock was even considered an issue with the light framed J frames.

 

[jski]

This “Ultimate Carry” J-frame has quite a few improvements incorporated into it besides the re-introduction of .32 H&R Mag: trigger, both front and rear sights, titanium firing pin, grips, chamfered chambers, etc. So will these show up in the S&W lineup?

 

[jski]

I have a 327 LCR and only fire spicy 32 H&Rs in it. I use: .32 H&R Magnum (Pet Loads) for recipes for those "extra hot .32 Mag" loads.

The minimum gun for a 327s (for me) would be an SP101 with a 3" barrel.

 

[jar]

I have a surfeit of 32 snubbies and still prefer the plain old 32S&W Long over the higher power H&R and magnum cartridges simply for accuracy and control. The one that gets carried most often is an old Colt Pocket Positive with the 2½" barrel. Just like what J. Edgar carried.

 

[jski]

Do you use it for PD?

 

[MZ5]

Good for S&W!

 

[jar]

Do you use it for PD?

What is PD?

 

[eastbank]

i bought a ruger vacaro in 32 mag and i like it.

 

[jski]

PD = personal defense

 

[jar]

PD = personal defense

Then if the question was aimed at me, the answer is "Thankfully not yet". And hope to never use it for PD but have faith that it will work if I do my part.

 

[jski]

I offer this up for your consideration:

Why the Best Snub Nose Caliber is .32

 

[ViperR]

Big fan of the .32 in Long (S&W/Colt NP), .32 H&R and Fed .327 (not so much). And reload for all.
Hot 32 Longs and +P H&R 32 for my 327 revolver. 327's are just too punishing in a snub revolver.
Been experimenting +P 32 H&R in 327 brass. Pretty good results, since the 327 brass is more stout.
Love the 32's.

 

[liv4spd]

In my opinion, 327 mag is the best round for a revolver.

Will this new model be offered as a 6-shot J-frame finally?

I still think my SP101 327 will be better. It is slightly heavier to reduce recoil. There is a hammer spur to mess up with. Did I say I love the all around 3-inch barrel?