smith wesson k.32

Oldman11 · July 29, 2021, 08:02 AM

What do i need to look for when buying a k.32 ? There is one on gun broker im looking at ?Im a poor boy but i want one to go wih the k.22 and the k.38 i already have.

USSR · July 29, 2021, 09:08 AM

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What do i need to look for when buying a k.32 ?

A lot of money.

Don

ligonierbill · July 29, 2021, 09:41 AM

Are you looking at the reissue 32 H&R Mag or the original? That original looks well used. There is nothing unique to look for, just what you would normally check: cylinder gap, head shake, function, lockup, bore, forcing cone. The seller states function is good and lockup tight. You can and should ask him about the other things, but you always take a risk when you can't handle the gun in person. Such is life with on line buying.

Jim Watson · July 29, 2021, 10:01 AM

Well, nobody thinks it is worth $4400 yet.

Oldman11 · July 29, 2021, 12:53 PM

the one im looking at starts at $1999

Oldman11 · August 3, 2021, 06:24 AM

The .k32 i looked at is back on gun broker,i wish it would go away,my wife said no. I guess im going to pass this time.

Oldman11 · August 6, 2021, 07:47 AM

i dont think ythe k.32 masterpiece isgoing to sell

ThomasT · August 9, 2021, 01:00 PM

Lots of good information on this thread.

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph...n-k-32.892605/

rodfac · August 10, 2021, 01:03 PM

I looked for years (hell, decades) for a K32 but prices rising towards the stratosphere always kept me away...finally, S&W came out with the Model 16 in .32 H&R and I quickly acquired a 4" bbl'd one. Great gun, very accurate, maybe the best Smith I've ever owned in that regard...but it's got that abominable full lug that makes it just too heavy to carry. Granted, a K frame is a bit big for any .32, but why the lug adding that much add'l weight? Had Smith contoured the gun like a Model 18 .22 LR, i.e. w/o the lug, I'd have been much happier.

Lastly, I found that I really liked the .32 H&R round for its versatility...1150 fps 100 gr LSWC's = no problem. Same for light target loads at 700 fps. And they all shoot into nice little sub-2" groups at 25 yds. = no need for the diminutive .32 Long. So in the end, I pine for a non-lugged Model 16 in .32 H&R...one with a 4" tube, if you please! And while we're about it, get rid of that patridge front sight and give me a solid Baughmann.

Rod

Jim Watson · August 10, 2021, 01:08 PM

Don't pine, pay a gunsmith. I have seen some de-lugged barrels that came out looking like they were made that way.

July 29, 2021, 08:02 AM	#1
Oldman11 Member Join Date: April 28, 2016 Posts: 77	smith wesson k.32 What do i need to look for when buying a k.32 ? There is one on gun broker im looking at ?Im a poor boy but i want one to go wih the k.22 and the k.38 i already have.

August 10, 2021, 01:03 PM	#9
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	I looked for years (hell, decades) for a K32 but prices rising towards the stratosphere always kept me away...finally, S&W came out with the Model 16 in .32 H&R and I quickly acquired a 4" bbl'd one. Great gun, very accurate, maybe the best Smith I've ever owned in that regard...but it's got that abominable full lug that makes it just too heavy to carry. Granted, a K frame is a bit big for any .32, but why the lug adding that much add'l weight? Had Smith contoured the gun like a Model 18 .22 LR, i.e. w/o the lug, I'd have been much happier. Lastly, I found that I really liked the .32 H&R round for its versatility...1150 fps 100 gr LSWC's = no problem. Same for light target loads at 700 fps. And they all shoot into nice little sub-2" groups at 25 yds. = no need for the diminutive .32 Long. So in the end, I pine for a non-lugged Model 16 in .32 H&R...one with a 4" tube, if you please! And while we're about it, get rid of that patridge front sight and give me a solid Baughmann. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

July 29, 2021, 09:41 AM	#3
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	Are you looking at the reissue 32 H&R Mag or the original? That original looks well used. There is nothing unique to look for, just what you would normally check: cylinder gap, head shake, function, lockup, bore, forcing cone. The seller states function is good and lockup tight. You can and should ask him about the other things, but you always take a risk when you can't handle the gun in person. Such is life with on line buying.

July 29, 2021, 10:01 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	Well, nobody thinks it is worth $4400 yet.

July 29, 2021, 12:53 PM	#5
Oldman11 Member Join Date: April 28, 2016 Posts: 77	the one im looking at starts at $1999

August 3, 2021, 06:24 AM	#6
Oldman11 Member Join Date: April 28, 2016 Posts: 77	The .k32 i looked at is back on gun broker,i wish it would go away,my wife said no. I guess im going to pass this time.

August 6, 2021, 07:47 AM	#7
Oldman11 Member Join Date: April 28, 2016 Posts: 77	i dont think ythe k.32 masterpiece isgoing to sell

August 9, 2021, 01:00 PM	#8
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	Lots of good information on this thread. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph...n-k-32.892605/

August 10, 2021, 01:08 PM	#10
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	Don't pine, pay a gunsmith. I have seen some de-lugged barrels that came out looking like they were made that way.