[Clean97GTI]

Well, maybe more of a newbie question.
This is totally hypothetical and I'd just like to know for the sake of knowing.

1st. Is the pressure generated by a .32 H&R Magnum similar to that of the .38 Special?

2nd. If it is equal to or less than the pressure of the .38, would it be advisable (again, totally hypothetical) to rechamber a weapon originally chambered for .32 H&R Magnum, to .38Spec? What about a Nagant revolver?

Obviously, if the pressure is higher in .38 the 2nd question is moot.
OR
is there more to it than just pressure and I just don't know.

This is hypothetical and the weapons I mentioned were simply to give a real example.

[Vern Humphrey]

1st. Is the pressure generated by a .32 H&R Magnum similar to that of the .38 Special?

The .32 H&R Magnum is a higher-pressure round than the .38 Special. It is very close to +P for .38 Special.

2nd. If it is equal to or less than the pressure of the .38, would it be advisable (again, totally hypothetical) to rechamber a weapon originally chambered for .32 H&R Magnum, to .38Spec? What about a Nagant revolver?

It's more than rechambering -- you'd have to rebore and rechamber the cylinder, and replace the barrel. If the same revolver is offered in .38 Special, the conversion would be safe, but expensive. It would be cheaper to buy the .38 Special.

The Nagant should not be converted -- there wouldn't be enough metal left in the cylinder walls after boring out.