Ruger LCR in 32 Magnum

[Super Sneaky Steve]

https://youtu.be/44cqEDyJVQs?si=sPF0sw2ewnadgUlJ

This looks like a great gun. I love my LCRs. The only reason I haven't put money down on one is I already have a titanium J-frame in 32.

A 3" model would be great to see.

[jetinteriorguy]

Originally Posted by Super Sneaky Steve

https://youtu.be/44cqEDyJVQs?si=sPF0sw2ewnadgUlJ

This looks like a great gun. I love my LCRs. The only reason I haven't put money down on one is I already have a titanium J-frame in 32.

A 3" model would be great to see.

I’d be all over a .327 mag 3” that holds six rounds in the LCRX version. I’ve read people saying this several times over the years and just think Ruger is dropping the ball on a potentially lucrative market.

[9x19]

Better gather your pop bottle money...

https://taloinc.com/product/ruger-lcrx-3-327-fed-mag

[jetinteriorguy]

Originally Posted by 9x19

Better gather your pop bottle money...

https://taloinc.com/product/ruger-lcrx-3-327-fed-mag

Oh man, I’m going to be in trouble with the wife now. Thanks.

[Super Sneaky Steve]

Better gather your pop bottle money...

https://taloinc.com/product/ruger-lcrx-3-327-fed-mag

I made a thread about that gun a while ago. It's vaporware. Been on the site for a long time but none exist in the wild.

[HighValleyRanch]

This would be my choice for a revolver in .32 H&R magnum, the Charter Arms "professional" 7 shot in .32.
Unfortunately, unavailable in CA as it is not on the stupid insane roster.
3 inch barrel, although probably heavier than the Rugers.

I think that all the revolver companies should be considering 7 shot .32 revolvers the same size as the k frames.

[JasonD67]

I love my snubby version in .327 mag and carry it often in a pocket holster. The gun is a handful with .327 mag loads. 32 H&R mag is much easier to shoot. 32 long is like a 22LR. Love the versatility of the gun.

[ViperR]

Since the CA Professional seven shot in 32 H&R was mentioned, Anyone familiar with the CA Patriot?
It was a short lived revolver that was larger than a J, but smaller than a K. 2 1/2" barrel, chambered in 327 Fed Mag, six shot.
When it was discontinued, the Professional came out.
I have an idea why.

[ViperR]

Hey JasonD67,
Have you tried 32ACP in it? It's semi-rimmed and would index ok in the cylinders.

[Shoots Left]

Originally Posted by ViperR

Hey JasonD67,
Have you tried 32ACP in it? It's semi-rimmed and would index ok in the cylinders.

Being the owner of an LCR chambered in 327 magnum (yeah, I know the thread is about the 32 H&R but my question should still be applicable) I’ve seen and read many of the videos and comments regarding shooting 32ACP in a revolver. In regards to the online folks who advocate this practice I’m usually curious as to what the purpose in doing so might be to them. So in the spirit of curiosity I ask you what you believe the upside is to shooting 32ACP in a firearm chambered for 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Mag and/or 327 Magnum?

[Jim Watson]

Because the general store ain't got them others.

There are intrepid nimrods putting .32 ACP in topbreak revolvers 'cause they can't find any ".32 Shorts." That is only a 25% overload in a gun barely strong enough for its correct ammo.

[Algunner]

And for an extra round? Newby here but I don’t think the recoil from a 38 is bad at all. So why pay so much for an extra round or two?

[Shoots Left]

Originally Posted by Algunner

And for an extra round? Newby here but I don’t think the recoil from a 38 is bad at all. So why pay so much for an extra round or two?

Well for one thing, I'm a bad shot.

[ViperR]

I've seen a YT video where a shooter shot 32ACP from a Ruger SP101 for sh*** and grins to see if it would work and it did. Accuracy was not as good as revolver ammo and he said it would work in a pinch if no other 32's were obtainable.
so, a revolver in 327 can use 5 ammo types instead of 4.

[HighValleyRanch]

Well for one thing, I'm a bad shot.

Just aim to the right of what you want to hit!

[TruthTellers]

Originally Posted by ViperR

I've seen a YT video where a shooter shot 32ACP from a Ruger SP101 for sh*** and grins to see if it would work and it did. Accuracy was not as good as revolver ammo and he said it would work in a pinch if no other 32's were obtainable.
so, a revolver in 327 can use 5 ammo types instead of 4.

It doesn't always work, not in .327's. The two .32 HR Mags I have, it worked and worked pretty well, but if you measured it with a chronograph I'm sure you'd find the velocity would be very low, low enough to the point a .32 S&W would have more power.

I'm fine if people are interested in shooting .32 ACP if there's nothing else available and it's necessary to save life and limb, but to buy a .32 revolver with the sole intention of shooting .32 ACP thru it most of the time I do not recommend.

[TruthTellers]

Originally Posted by Algunner

And for an extra round? Newby here but I don’t think the recoil from a 38 is bad at all. So why pay so much for an extra round or two?

Because it's not always about the money. .32 revolvers shoot really well, the have low recoil, they leave nothing on the table in terms of effectiveness for self defense over .38's, and they usually have an extra round.

I don't think Lipsey's or S&W or even Taurus are barking up the wrong tree with all the .32 revolvers they've been making and introducing the past few years, there's clearly a growing market for them because the market for concealed carry has been growing since the 90s and reached its peak with the Bruen case. The .32 revolver is making a comeback, same as 10mm has for semi autos.

[TruthTellers]

For those unaware of the benefit of a .32 Magnum over .327 beyond just the lighter aluminum frames and lower cost due to easier manufacturing, there is data myself and others are collecting and finding that with .32 S&W, S&W Long, and H&R Magnum ammunition, they all appear to achieve higher velocities than if they were NOT fired in a .327 chambered revolver. The reasons for this being the longer and larger diameter chamber in the .327's leak gas and reduces pressure with the shorter cartridges.

Since most people carrying .327's are loading them with .32 H&R or .32 wadcutter S&W Long, there's not much sense doing that when a .32 Magnum revolver will suffice.

I'm glad to see the LCR be offered in this configuration, I will probably purchase one next year, and I hope it leads to development of a smaller frame double action that's built around 5 shots of .32 or 7 shots of .22 similar to the H&R Young America but modernized with actual sights and improved triggers.

[Shoots Left]

Originally Posted by TruthTellers

Since most people carrying .327's are loading them with .32 H&R or .32 wadcutter S&W Long, there's not much sense doing that when a .32 Magnum revolver will suffice.

My sentiment as well.

Having stated that I do see value in the lighter load for training purposes since the 32 S&W Long is somewhat more economical that either the 32 magnum or 327 Federal.

IMHO dry fire training a DA and/or DAO revolver is as important as range time. Since my LCR is my primary carry gun I periodically conduct dry fire exercises to help maintain the proper muscle memory and mechanics of firing a DA/DAO. The dry fire exercises only take me so far however.

So then that effort needs to be validated at the range from time to time. This is where the 32 S&W Longs come in for me. Since they are reasonably accurate at the close range(s) that the LCR is designed for, I get to save a few cents using these rounds rather than the more expensive full house 327s for my range “validation” effort.

Once I’ve cycled two or three cylinders of the lighter rounds, and see that I don’t immediately need more dry fire work, I’ll load up a cylinder full of 327 magnum to remind myself how impressive the boom really is outta this little sucker! Just as an FYI thing, I do run a bore snake through the cylinders and barrel of the gun prior to loading the jacketed 327 rounds just to tidy things up a bit.

On a different note…that 7 shot CA 32 mag that was screen-shotted (is that a word?) above looks darn interesting. Probably too big to be a pocket gun but worth checking out if one of the local stores carry it in house.

[JasonD67]

Originally Posted by ViperR

Hey JasonD67,
Have you tried 32ACP in it? It's semi-rimmed and would index ok in the cylinders.

I've seen that some folks have done, but I haven't tried it. I'd only do it in an emergency, as in if it was 32 ACP or nothing at all.

[JERRYS.]

I don't understand why they couldn't keep it a 327. The almost 3 oz. saving in frame material from steel to aluminum should still be able to handle the 327.

[TruthTellers]

Originally Posted by JERRYS.

I don't understand why they couldn't keep it a 327. The almost 3 oz. saving in frame material from steel to aluminum should still be able to handle the 327.

Read my posts above, there are drawbacks to the .327 and as for aluminum, the .327 is such high pressure that I could see it flame cutting the top strap clear thru in a short time.

To my knowledge, leaving the Scadium Smith stuff aside, I know of no revolver ever made with an aluminum frame in a .327 or .357 Magnum chambering. That indicates it is not possible.