rechamber hand ejector

couldbeanyone · November 17, 2009, 09:25 PM

Is it possible or safe to rechamber a Smith & Wesson 32 long hand ejector to 32 H+R magnum? What about a model 30 Smith?

James K · November 17, 2009, 11:57 PM

I would be hesitant to answer that question. The H&R Magnum pressure runs 21000 cup, 6000 more than the .32 S&W Long, about a 40% increase.

I suggest a letter to S&W, but I suspect they will recommend against any such rechambering, even for the fairly new Model 30.

Jim

**Mike Irwin** · November 18, 2009, 11:02 AM

No, and NO, and NO FRIGGING WAY IN HELL.

If you want a .32 H&R Mag., they're out there. Even better, buy a .327 Magnum, you can shoot .32 H&R Mag in it.

DWARREN123 · November 18, 2009, 01:19 PM

I would not. I would either sell it and put the money in on a new 327 mag or keep it and get the 327 mag. The 327 mag can fire most all modern 32 caliber centerfire revolver cartridges.

couldbeanyone · November 18, 2009, 01:51 PM

Not a good idea then. Does anyone have any other ideas of how to get a j-frame sized 4 to 5 inch barrelled 32 magnum? All input appreciated.

mtnbkr · November 18, 2009, 04:13 PM

I don't know of any long barreled 32mag J-frames, so I would say the only recourse is to have a new barrel put on one of the 2" 32mags available today.

Chris

November 17, 2009, 09:25 PM	#1
couldbeanyone Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 139	rechamber hand ejector Is it possible or safe to rechamber a Smith & Wesson 32 long hand ejector to 32 H+R magnum? What about a model 30 Smith?

November 18, 2009, 11:02 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	No, and NO, and NO FRIGGING WAY IN HELL. If you want a .32 H&R Mag., they're out there. Even better, buy a .327 Magnum, you can shoot .32 H&R Mag in it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 17, 2009, 11:57 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I would be hesitant to answer that question. The H&R Magnum pressure runs 21000 cup, 6000 more than the .32 S&W Long, about a 40% increase. I suggest a letter to S&W, but I suspect they will recommend against any such rechambering, even for the fairly new Model 30. Jim

November 18, 2009, 01:19 PM	#4
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	I would not. I would either sell it and put the money in on a new 327 mag or keep it and get the 327 mag. The 327 mag can fire most all modern 32 caliber centerfire revolver cartridges.

November 18, 2009, 01:51 PM	#5
couldbeanyone Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 139	Not a good idea then. Does anyone have any other ideas of how to get a j-frame sized 4 to 5 inch barrelled 32 magnum? All input appreciated.

November 18, 2009, 04:13 PM	#6
mtnbkr Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2000 Location: Manassas, Virginia Posts: 914	I don't know of any long barreled 32mag J-frames, so I would say the only recourse is to have a new barrel put on one of the 2" 32mags available today. Chris