gunman5646
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Starting back in 1984 I purchased an SSM Ruger Single Six in 32 H&R. It was the start of my facination with bullets of .312/.314 caliber. I was looking for a kit/woods gun at the time. A light weight pistol in a caliber that could double as a small game,varmint hunting pistol and a self defense weapon simultaneously.
The 32 H&R filled most of that bill, equaling the 38 spec.+P in the full house H&R loads., but a pure -kitty cat in 32 S&W Long( tack driving accuracy at 850 fps.) I even tried the 32 S&W and 32 ACP just for giggles.
When the great rimfire drought hit a few years ago, I had a ready replacement in a reloadable caliber( the 32 S&W long) I just wish there had been a rifle in that caliber at the time, but I became a much better revolver shot instead. Since my 1st SSM(single six magnum) I have purchased another 6 1/2" SSM, three single sevens in 327 Federal, an SP101 in 327, an 8 eight shot Blackhawk in 327, a seven shot GP100 in 327, and a six shot Bisely in 32 H&R.
The 327 Federal is the next iteration of the 32 caliber, basically a 32 H&R with a lengthened and strengthened case, and SAAMI pressures of 45000 psi. instead of 22000psi. This newer round will accommodate the rest of the 32 family, making it the most versatile pistol round there is. It will chamber and fire five different types of ammo.
The only fly in the ointment has been the lag in factory ammos available. Making this more of a reloaders cartridge. The 32 family is a great cartridge for the reloader. Straight walled like its bigger brother the 357 family, using small pistol primers and much the same powders(much less though)
From the 32 S&W( rats in the barn) loads that duplicate 22 LR to the fire breathing 327 loads at 1600 fps in a revolver and 2000fps+ in a carbine. the 32 family is always with me.
The 32 H&R filled most of that bill, equaling the 38 spec.+P in the full house H&R loads., but a pure -kitty cat in 32 S&W Long( tack driving accuracy at 850 fps.) I even tried the 32 S&W and 32 ACP just for giggles.
When the great rimfire drought hit a few years ago, I had a ready replacement in a reloadable caliber( the 32 S&W long) I just wish there had been a rifle in that caliber at the time, but I became a much better revolver shot instead. Since my 1st SSM(single six magnum) I have purchased another 6 1/2" SSM, three single sevens in 327 Federal, an SP101 in 327, an 8 eight shot Blackhawk in 327, a seven shot GP100 in 327, and a six shot Bisely in 32 H&R.
The 327 Federal is the next iteration of the 32 caliber, basically a 32 H&R with a lengthened and strengthened case, and SAAMI pressures of 45000 psi. instead of 22000psi. This newer round will accommodate the rest of the 32 family, making it the most versatile pistol round there is. It will chamber and fire five different types of ammo.
The only fly in the ointment has been the lag in factory ammos available. Making this more of a reloaders cartridge. The 32 family is a great cartridge for the reloader. Straight walled like its bigger brother the 357 family, using small pistol primers and much the same powders(much less though)
From the 32 S&W( rats in the barn) loads that duplicate 22 LR to the fire breathing 327 loads at 1600 fps in a revolver and 2000fps+ in a carbine. the 32 family is always with me.