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L-2 · February 17, 2025, 03:26 PM

I admit I've been using either my Ruger LCRX in .327FedMag or my S&W 432UC in .32HRMag fairly often since buying both in 2024.

I still have my four .38 or .357 J-frames, but truthfully, not carrying them as much since buying the .32 caliber revolvers. I do like the feel of these new revolvers (grips are different from my prior J-frames; easily changed if I wanted to do so) and really like the idea of an extra round should I ever need it (now 6 instead of just 5).

I suppose to some extent the .32 revolvers have replaced my .38 revolvers, but I'm not going to sell off my .38 guns or ammo. Also, I still like my K, L, & N frame revolvers for occasional carry.

Also, I'm not exclusively, by far, a revolver carrier, as I'm probably mostly carrying a 9mm Glock.

February 17, 2025, 03:26 PM	#34
L-2 Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 547	I admit I've been using either my Ruger LCRX in .327FedMag or my S&W 432UC in .32HRMag fairly often since buying both in 2024. I still have my four .38 or .357 J-frames, but truthfully, not carrying them as much since buying the .32 caliber revolvers. I do like the feel of these new revolvers (grips are different from my prior J-frames; easily changed if I wanted to do so) and really like the idea of an extra round should I ever need it (now 6 instead of just 5). I suppose to some extent the .32 revolvers have replaced my .38 revolvers, but I'm not going to sell off my .38 guns or ammo. Also, I still like my K, L, & N frame revolvers for occasional carry. Also, I'm not exclusively, by far, a revolver carrier, as I'm probably mostly carrying a 9mm Glock. __________________ (former) Glock Armorer 1911 Armorer LEO (retired)