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Tom2 · August 22, 2008, 08:05 AM

Maybe a step up to the H&R .32 magnum would be something to try with her? Bit more oomph than the long. Not as hot as the new .327. Supposedly pleasant to shoot. You could get a used H&R small revolver in that cal. or get one of the new Rugers in .327. Then presumably it can shoot 32 short, long, H&R, and .327 ammo. As for the long wadcutters, well, presumably a .32 long hollowpoint would not expand much at the low MV, if any, therefore the wadcutter might have the most impact in a non magnum load. I think that in a 38, given the choice between lead round nose and a wadcutter at the same velocity, the WC would win out for me. And it might be pretty accurate too! I suppose she should aim at the upper body or face with the standard 32 ammo, if close, as I can imagine a big fat burglar soaking up some hits from a low velocity 32 with possibly no profound immediate effect, except perhaps suprise.

August 22, 2008, 08:05 AM	#22
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Maybe a step up to the H&R .32 magnum would be something to try with her? Bit more oomph than the long. Not as hot as the new .327. Supposedly pleasant to shoot. You could get a used H&R small revolver in that cal. or get one of the new Rugers in .327. Then presumably it can shoot 32 short, long, H&R, and .327 ammo. As for the long wadcutters, well, presumably a .32 long hollowpoint would not expand much at the low MV, if any, therefore the wadcutter might have the most impact in a non magnum load. I think that in a 38, given the choice between lead round nose and a wadcutter at the same velocity, the WC would win out for me. And it might be pretty accurate too! I suppose she should aim at the upper body or face with the standard 32 ammo, if close, as I can imagine a big fat burglar soaking up some hits from a low velocity 32 with possibly no profound immediate effect, except perhaps suprise. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!