280PLUS
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I didn't see this line first time through, that is absolutely correct IMO. The .32 H&R is snappy while the .38 is more of a less harsh "boom" and the gun does move more. It gets a little snappier with the .357s
Recoil 32HR vs. 38 SPL?
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nero45acp
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Don't mean to hijack this thread, but can anyone tell me how well S&W's 432PD will hold up to shooting the hotter Georgia Arms cartridge? In other words, is the GA ammo "hot" enough to damage the 432PD? Thanks.
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It surely should!
The .32 H&R Magnum cartridge is no more intense than a .38 S&W Special +P. The gas erosion factors should be about the same with both of these cartridges.
For entertainment purposes, (read: informal target practice, small game hunting, pest routing, etc.) you would be more than amply served by a nice spicy .32 S&W Long load in the revolver, or a light load in the .32 H&R Magnum case. (This is recommended only if you do not vigorously clean the revolver's chambers with a .32 caliber stainless steel brush.)
The .32 S&W Long is a delightful cartridge in ANY revolver in which it can be fired. Supremely accurate, and more fun than the proverbial "barrel of monkeys" the .32 Long is NOT a "magnum" cartridge, so it tends to get lost in the dust of its siblings.
Take it from me, it can be a real small-game getter, "pest eliminator" and all-around general purpose target-round and "plinker." It was employed, quite successfully I might add, as a police matron's cartridge in the NYC department for more than 50 years. It was seen in the .32 S&W Hand Ejector, Colt's Police Positive, Colts Detective Special, Colt's Pocket Positive, S&W's Regulation Police and many other brands (H&R, Iver Johnson, Hopkins Allen, and more.)
Don't sell the little .32 short. It has stood the test of time for well over 100 years. The .32 H&R Magnum was simply a logical outgrowth of "the world's most accurate revolver cartridge." Ask any target shooter from the 1950's they'll tell you!
Scott
The .32 H&R Magnum cartridge is no more intense than a .38 S&W Special +P. The gas erosion factors should be about the same with both of these cartridges.
For entertainment purposes, (read: informal target practice, small game hunting, pest routing, etc.) you would be more than amply served by a nice spicy .32 S&W Long load in the revolver, or a light load in the .32 H&R Magnum case. (This is recommended only if you do not vigorously clean the revolver's chambers with a .32 caliber stainless steel brush.)
The .32 S&W Long is a delightful cartridge in ANY revolver in which it can be fired. Supremely accurate, and more fun than the proverbial "barrel of monkeys" the .32 Long is NOT a "magnum" cartridge, so it tends to get lost in the dust of its siblings.
Take it from me, it can be a real small-game getter, "pest eliminator" and all-around general purpose target-round and "plinker." It was employed, quite successfully I might add, as a police matron's cartridge in the NYC department for more than 50 years. It was seen in the .32 S&W Hand Ejector, Colt's Police Positive, Colts Detective Special, Colt's Pocket Positive, S&W's Regulation Police and many other brands (H&R, Iver Johnson, Hopkins Allen, and more.)
Don't sell the little .32 short. It has stood the test of time for well over 100 years. The .32 H&R Magnum was simply a logical outgrowth of "the world's most accurate revolver cartridge." Ask any target shooter from the 1950's they'll tell you!
Scott
Well I did it. I shipped out payment yesterday for a 432PD. I also called Natchez SS and ordered some of each of Federal's 85gr and 95gr 32 H&R mag ammo.
I'm going to call Georgia Arms on Monday, does anyone here know if they take an order over the phone with payment by credit card? Or do you have to mail everything in? And yes I did read how they need your DL and a signed statment saying there is no law prohibiting you from owning the ammo.
Finally, like someone else asked, I'm assuming its just fine to shoot GA 100 grain stuff through the gun? The gun is pretty much the same set up mechanically and material wise (I think) as the ones that are labeled to shoot .38+P, and they can stand up to 158 gr +P ammo then it should hold up to 100 grain 32 H&R mag right?
Also, is Federal and Georgia Arms the only game in town for factory loaded ammo? (I'm not into reloading).
I'm going to call Georgia Arms on Monday, does anyone here know if they take an order over the phone with payment by credit card? Or do you have to mail everything in? And yes I did read how they need your DL and a signed statment saying there is no law prohibiting you from owning the ammo.
Finally, like someone else asked, I'm assuming its just fine to shoot GA 100 grain stuff through the gun? The gun is pretty much the same set up mechanically and material wise (I think) as the ones that are labeled to shoot .38+P, and they can stand up to 158 gr +P ammo then it should hold up to 100 grain 32 H&R mag right?
Also, is Federal and Georgia Arms the only game in town for factory loaded ammo? (I'm not into reloading).
nero45acp
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Black Hills makes a .32 H&R Magnum 85gr JHP.
Bob79, when you get the chance please post how much difference in the felt recoil you experience from the Georgia Arms 100gr JHP cartridge -vs- Federal's 85gr JHP. Thanks, and congratulations.
nero
Bob79, when you get the chance please post how much difference in the felt recoil you experience from the Georgia Arms 100gr JHP cartridge -vs- Federal's 85gr JHP. Thanks, and congratulations.
nero
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I believe IIRC you can fax the DL and letter over then they will take CC orders over the phone.
While I'm not Bob I can tell you I didn't notice much difference between the two until I went BACK to the Federals. Then they felt a little milder. I shot about 50 of the GA yesterday and suffered no soreness or ill effects from the experience.
nero45acp
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Thanks 280PLUS, I've been meaning to pick up some of the GA cartridges.
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