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Doug Bowser · October 24, 2011, 02:54 AM

I have an Izhevsk 1945. The double action is quite heavy but the single action is about 4 pounds.

The .32 ACP cylinders are not worth the trouble they will cause you. Once we got one to work the accuracy was dismal. I guess, because the bullet has to jump so far before engaging the rifling.

I rechambered my Nagant to .32-20 Winchester. Accuracy at 25 yards is about 4" from a sandbag. Factory .32-20 ammo is 1/10"+- too long to work in the revolver. I have had to make ammunition short enough to let the cylinder turn. I carry the Nagant in my old truck for self defense.

I have the reamer and would rechamber the cylinder for $40 INCLUDING RETURN SHIPPING. The cylinder would be the only thing I would need to do the reaming. The whole pistol would not have to be sent.

Doug Bowser
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October 24, 2011, 02:54 AM	#7
Doug Bowser Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Posts: 163	I have an Izhevsk 1945. The double action is quite heavy but the single action is about 4 pounds. The .32 ACP cylinders are not worth the trouble they will cause you. Once we got one to work the accuracy was dismal. I guess, because the bullet has to jump so far before engaging the rifling. I rechambered my Nagant to .32-20 Winchester. Accuracy at 25 yards is about 4" from a sandbag. Factory .32-20 ammo is 1/10"+- too long to work in the revolver. I have had to make ammunition short enough to let the cylinder turn. I carry the Nagant in my old truck for self defense. I have the reamer and would rechamber the cylinder for $40 INCLUDING RETURN SHIPPING. The cylinder would be the only thing I would need to do the reaming. The whole pistol would not have to be sent. Doug Bowser [email protected]