32 H&R

[bkj]

I’m thinking about buying a 32 H&R mag revolver. How hard is it to find ammo?”

[rm9792]

I have a box you can have cheap. bought it then found out the pistol was 32 SW. Wasnt marked, trial and error.

[seamusTX]

Is some weapon superior to the .38 Special revolver in that category?

Recent developments have made compact .357 Magnums a favorable choice.

- Jim

[srothstein]

If you are looking for a new revolver, you might also check the .327 Federal like the Ruger SP101. I think (and am not sure) that they will also chamber and fire the 32 HR Mag rounds (like the .357 magnum and .38 special).

[Lodge2004]

Off the shelf, it is not easy to find, is not cheap, has limited manufacturers and limited choices of loads. If you reload, it's probably less of a problem.

Many years ago I purchased a Ruger in 32 H&R Mag. It was a GREAT pistol. Very accurate with virtually no recoil. Loved it but eventually traded for the same gun in .357 due to the price/availability ammo.

[bkj]

I have considered the 227 but have the same question about ammo availability.
The gun would be for my daughter and she does not like the recoil of my SP101 357, even with 38 SP loads. I remembered an article in Gun Tests on 32 cal revolvers. So I’m looking into them.

[quidni]

I have considered the 227 but have the same question about ammo availability.
The gun would be for my daughter and she does not like the recoil of my SP101 357, even with 38 SP loads. I remembered an article in Gun Tests on 32 cal revolvers. So I’m looking into them.

You might see if you can find a slightly heavier firearm in that caliber, or play with the grips.

I have weak wrists (carpal tunnel in both) and find that I can handle a heavier firearm much more comfortably than a lighter firearm in that same caliber. The extra weight helps with the perceived recoil. Yeah, it means a bit more weight to carry but I deal with that for the sake of the improvement in control (and thus my ability to bring the sights back on target more quickly).

And there are some grip modifications that can make a world of difference, as well, in the ability to control the firearm. (I really like the Hogue Wraparounds....) Sometimes even just adding a "sleeve" with finger grooves over the existing grip can make a difference in comfort levels without bulking up the size too much.