Iver Johnson 32 short

GaryED50 · November 13, 2019, 04:06 PM

Checking gunbroker I'm seeing a few of these at very reasonable prices. Thinking of buying one just as a range shooter. but not sure about Ammo availability are they hand load only these days?

Lohman446 · November 13, 2019, 04:31 PM

I had one of those. This is the size I wish they would make a current 32 (long) revolver in. I understand it might be a touch bigger.

Traded it away for next to nothing once upon a time. Fun little gun.

Jim Watson · November 13, 2019, 04:46 PM

.32 S&W (No "short" about it.) is still in production.
BUT, the revolver you show is commonly called a "black powder Model" and people are afraid to shoot them with fresh smokeless ammo.
I recommend you learn the differences and get a "smokeless rated" IJ or HR so as to avoid anxiety.

Rapidrob · November 13, 2019, 06:09 PM

I shoot the crap out of mine with hand loads which are a little faster than the factory ammo which dupes black powder loads.
These pistols are rated for 19,000 PSI and most loads don't come close to that.
If your bore is very good or better they shoot very well. The accuracy of the .32 S&W cartridge is impressive at 25 yards.

TruthTellers · November 16, 2019, 03:38 AM

There are H&R top breaks in .32 S&W Long that were made specifically for smokeless powder and will be close in price to the .32 S&W models, but be chambered for a more common and cheaper ammo.

Due to the age of these guns, either hand load the .32 S&W Long with Trail Boss powder or only shoot .32 wadcutter in them.

November 13, 2019, 04:06 PM	#1
GaryED50 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Dawsonville Georgia Posts: 542	Iver Johnson 32 short Checking gunbroker I'm seeing a few of these at very reasonable prices. Thinking of buying one just as a range shooter. but not sure about Ammo availability are they hand load only these days?

November 13, 2019, 06:09 PM	#4
Rapidrob Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 49	I shoot the crap out of mine with hand loads which are a little faster than the factory ammo which dupes black powder loads. These pistols are rated for 19,000 PSI and most loads don't come close to that. If your bore is very good or better they shoot very well. The accuracy of the .32 S&W cartridge is impressive at 25 yards. __________________ President NM MILSURPS Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club

November 16, 2019, 03:38 AM	#5
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	There are H&R top breaks in .32 S&W Long that were made specifically for smokeless powder and will be close in price to the .32 S&W models, but be chambered for a more common and cheaper ammo. Due to the age of these guns, either hand load the .32 S&W Long with Trail Boss powder or only shoot .32 wadcutter in them. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

November 13, 2019, 04:31 PM	#2
Lohman446 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Posts: 2,192	I had one of those. This is the size I wish they would make a current 32 (long) revolver in. I understand it might be a touch bigger. Traded it away for next to nothing once upon a time. Fun little gun.

November 13, 2019, 04:46 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	.32 S&W (No "short" about it.) is still in production. BUT, the revolver you show is commonly called a "black powder Model" and people are afraid to shoot them with fresh smokeless ammo. I recommend you learn the differences and get a "smokeless rated" IJ or HR so as to avoid anxiety.