Thirties
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Sorry, folks, I'm just full of errors today . . . the Ruger .32h&rMag I saw was indeed a single six, not a security six. My mistake.
Thinking of getting a .32 revolver
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Thirties
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In the Ruger Single Six revolvers, is there any reason not to get the new style with the transfer bar safety? From what I read, it seems to be alot safer, especially for carrying around in the woods/fields.
Also, what is the difference between the Single Six and the Bisley?
This is getting interesting...
Thanks
Also, what is the difference between the Single Six and the Bisley?
This is getting interesting...
Thanks
MrAcheson
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Well if we're talking about .32s then I doubt you can get a Single Six without the transfer bar. IIRC Ruger only started making the .32 H&R guns fairly recently for the cowboy crowd who wanted a Vaquerito. You can get a gunsmith to weld up the hammer, etc if you want though. The big difference between with and without is a slight reliability increase (transfer bars can break) and safety decrease (you don't want a round under the hammer).
The Ruger Bisley guns have a different grip geometry. I don't think they offer a bisley in .32 although they do offer a birdshead.
The Ruger Bisley guns have a different grip geometry. I don't think they offer a bisley in .32 although they do offer a birdshead.
Kentucky Rifle
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I have two .32 H&R snubs...
A Taurus UL and a S&W model 331 Airlite Ti. To me, this is the only Airlite Ti that is actually fun to shoot. Recoil is close to what a regular steel .38 special snub would be with non +P ammunition. I've installed thin, slick walnut grips on it and use it as my ankle gun. Weighs 11.9 ounces and holds six rounds. Since RBCD doesn't manufacture .32 H&R mag, I alternate rounds of Magsafe and Federal 85gr hollow points. (Galco ankle holster. Not too expensive and comfortable for all day use.)
The Taurus is nice too. My contact at Taurus in Miami knows that I'm getting a little of the "Ol' Arthur" in my fingers so he had the revolver specially built. Double action trigger pull weight was cut in half and single action pull is under 2 pounds. Nice to have friends in high places.
I'll have to count myself in with the .32 mag lovers.
KR
A Taurus UL and a S&W model 331 Airlite Ti. To me, this is the only Airlite Ti that is actually fun to shoot. Recoil is close to what a regular steel .38 special snub would be with non +P ammunition. I've installed thin, slick walnut grips on it and use it as my ankle gun. Weighs 11.9 ounces and holds six rounds. Since RBCD doesn't manufacture .32 H&R mag, I alternate rounds of Magsafe and Federal 85gr hollow points. (Galco ankle holster. Not too expensive and comfortable for all day use.)
The Taurus is nice too. My contact at Taurus in Miami knows that I'm getting a little of the "Ol' Arthur" in my fingers so he had the revolver specially built. Double action trigger pull weight was cut in half and single action pull is under 2 pounds. Nice to have friends in high places.
I'll have to count myself in with the .32 mag lovers.KR
Mike Irwin
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I think the .32 Mag was introduced around 1984, but Ruger didn't start making guns for it until some years later.
In either case, though, Ruger had modified their guns to include the transfer bar well before the .32 Mag. hit the market.
In either case, though, Ruger had modified their guns to include the transfer bar well before the .32 Mag. hit the market.
280PLUS
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kentucky,,,
try georgia arms .32 h&r mag rounds...
m
try georgia arms .32 h&r mag rounds...
m
popeye
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A friend and I bought H&R 504 revolvers off the internet. 3", 5 shot unfluted, 32 H&R mag. adj. sites. Lousy DA, pretty good SA. Brand new $165. I think he wants to sell his.
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C.R.Sam
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Mike right.
.32 H&R mag introduced in 1984 for the H&R 504, 532 and 586 revolvers. All 5 shooters. Later in that year Charter came out with a six shooter for that cartridge. Others followed later.
Sam
.32 H&R mag introduced in 1984 for the H&R 504, 532 and 586 revolvers. All 5 shooters. Later in that year Charter came out with a six shooter for that cartridge. Others followed later.
Sam
Benjamin
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I skimmed this thread, and couldn't find anyone recommending the S&W model 16 yet.
4" barrel, target trigger and hammer, partrige sights
Oh, and very nice blueing on every example I've seen.
It may be suitable for your purposes, if you can find one.
4" barrel, target trigger and hammer, partrige sights
Oh, and very nice blueing on every example I've seen.
It may be suitable for your purposes, if you can find one.
Mike Irwin
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"It may be suitable for your purposes, if you can find one."
There's the rub. IF you can find one, at a decent price.
My problem with the Model 16 stems from the fact that S&W put that stupid
ing full-lug barrel on the damned thing!
OOOOH! WE GOTTA CUT RECOIL ON HIS ROUND SOMEHOW! MAKE THE GUN HEAVIER!
Jackazzes.
There's the rub. IF you can find one, at a decent price.
My problem with the Model 16 stems from the fact that S&W put that stupid
ing full-lug barrel on the damned thing! OOOOH! WE GOTTA CUT RECOIL ON HIS ROUND SOMEHOW! MAKE THE GUN HEAVIER!
Jackazzes.
Kentucky Rifle
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280PLUS...
I sent my proof of age to Georiga Arms and just received a reply. It's OK to ship some .32 H&R Mag to a 53 year old man now. I'm anxious to give it a try. Didn't you post that it seems to be stronger in your 332 than the Federal? Ought to be good for carry. I really like this little pistol on my ankle. I haven't checked anywhere, but it "seems" stronger than my .380 Colt Mustang. Have you checked up on how it stands against the .380ACP?
Thanks,
KR
I sent my proof of age to Georiga Arms and just received a reply. It's OK to ship some .32 H&R Mag to a 53 year old man now.
I'm anxious to give it a try. Didn't you post that it seems to be stronger in your 332 than the Federal? Ought to be good for carry. I really like this little pistol on my ankle. I haven't checked anywhere, but it "seems" stronger than my .380 Colt Mustang. Have you checked up on how it stands against the .380ACP?Thanks,
KR
Thirties
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Well, I went to a local gunshow this morning. They had a beautiful Ruger Single Six "Bisley" .32H&RMag but wanted $475 for it because it was slightly older with an adjustible rear sight . . . so I did not buy it.
But I did buy another ".32" center fire revolver:
I picked up a completely clean 1940 vintage Russian Nagant 1895 revolver with holster and cleaning rod -- $130 out the door.
Long live my new ".32" . . .
But I did buy another ".32" center fire revolver:
I picked up a completely clean 1940 vintage Russian Nagant 1895 revolver with holster and cleaning rod -- $130 out the door.
Long live my new ".32" . . .
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kentucky,,,
the georgias sure feel better than the federals, i havent compared it to .380 acp
just to reiterate, they are a 100 gr semi-JHP and a guy i met at the range put one through his chronograph and it was doing 977 fps at 15 feet out.
cr sam calculated this to 212 ft-lbs
the georgias seem more accurate as well...
youll actually notice the difference more after youve shot a few of the georgias and then go back to the federals
i do feel it makes my gun a little dirtier than the federals fwiw
i wear "relaxed fit" carthart jeans most of the time and mine (hammerless 332) sits in my pocket and is virtually impossible to detect, i havent tried it anywhere else, i bought it with this carry in mind
i like it because if i get the feeling that i'm not in the best of situations i just put my hand in my pocket and i immediately begin to feel better about things...
yea, i recall the bs with proof of age, the usual cya story, what does anything you send prove, heck, i could just send them my daddy's id if i was a clever enough kid,,,
let me know how you like them!
m
the georgias sure feel better than the federals, i havent compared it to .380 acp
just to reiterate, they are a 100 gr semi-JHP and a guy i met at the range put one through his chronograph and it was doing 977 fps at 15 feet out.
cr sam calculated this to 212 ft-lbs
the georgias seem more accurate as well...
youll actually notice the difference more after youve shot a few of the georgias and then go back to the federals
i do feel it makes my gun a little dirtier than the federals fwiw
i wear "relaxed fit" carthart jeans most of the time and mine (hammerless 332) sits in my pocket and is virtually impossible to detect, i havent tried it anywhere else, i bought it with this carry in mind
i like it because if i get the feeling that i'm not in the best of situations i just put my hand in my pocket and i immediately begin to feel better about things...
yea, i recall the bs with proof of age, the usual cya story, what does anything you send prove, heck, i could just send them my daddy's id if i was a clever enough kid,,,
let me know how you like them!
m
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