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| Since you mentioned 38 spcl, I voted 340PD, or similar. |
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| That is one sweet J frame. Like a 640 Pro had sex with a 340 no lock. Nice. I can go pick it up for you if you want. I will get it back to you like new. lol |
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| I have absolutely zero knowledge about 32’s. Total blank spot in my brain. 327 magnum, 32 HR magnum, 32 short and long, some other stuff? I know some of it interchanges and some doesn’t. I know ammo is supposedly hard to find but this isn’t exactly a high round count gun. Extra shot and light recoil is compelling.
The UC is how they should all start in my opinion. If that had been available I would have bought that instead of my 340. (which I love) |
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| Yeah, I was all set to buy a 340 or 642 this year and then this happened. I love my 640 Pro...this gives me pretty much all the same stuff plus some, but in a lighter package.
I started down the .32 trail a few years ago when I picked up my Beretta 81. I then learned that they made J-Frames in .32 S&W that would actually fire and extract.32 ACP because its semi-rimmed. I found a really ugly S&W model 31 3" online for cheap and refinished it. I tried it out with .32 ACP and it worked just fine, but then I got some .32 S&W Long brass and started loading that for it.
It's a fun little cartridge...recoils barely more than a .22LR, is more reliable, and supposedly penetrates pretty well with full wadcutters (which for some stupid reason it's hard to find molds for these days). It also holds 6 instead of 5, which IMO isn't a big deal. With all the other options out there these days if you're using a revolver, capacity clearly is not your priority.
I wouldn't carry it defensively. At this point in my life I can handle plenty of more potent calibers, and I have policies to consider from work that dictate .380 or above. It's also hard to find ammo locally, be it .32 S&W, .32 H&R, or .327 Mag...if you don't reload it makes very little sense. The role I could see it filling is as a carry piece for someone like my wife. If I could ever convince her to do it, she'd be a lot more comfortable with the lower recoil, simple manual of arms, and intentional trigger of a small revolver. |
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