Nagant Revolver-Alternate Ammo? - The Firearms Forum

Buford Allen · 01-25-2005, 09:33 PM

I am interested in getting a Nagant revolver and have read that you can shoot .32 longs or .32 H&R mag. in this pistol. Is this a safe procedure? I know the 7.62 Nagant rounds are expensive and the one I was going to order doesn't have the .32 ACP cylinder. A co-worker told me that Inter Ordnance tested the other .32 cal. revolver rounds in a Nagant and all worked fine. I would also appreciate any info on where I can find the .32 ACP cylinders for this revolver. If the other cartridges are risky I'll will probably get the proper replacement cylinder.

Xracer · 01-26-2005, 09:20 AM

I don't personally know that much about the Nagent, but perhaps these will answer your question:

http://www.gunboards.com/forums/topi...=45287&#256502

http://www.websitetoolbox.net/tool/p.../vpost?id=5977

MPinkston · 01-26-2005, 11:57 AM

I have also heard that the 32 S&w or 32 H&R Mag will fire safely. However, you may get some split cases due to the nagant's cylinder design. Regarding the 32 ACP cylinder, some have said it was easy to install and others have said it required considerable modifications to the gun. If you reload, 32-20 brass works well.

Buford Allen · 01-26-2005, 08:39 PM

Thanks Xracer, the links were extremely helpful.

01-25-2005, 09:33 PM	#1
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Nagant Revolver-Alternate Ammo? I am interested in getting a Nagant revolver and have read that you can shoot .32 longs or .32 H&R mag. in this pistol. Is this a safe procedure? I know the 7.62 Nagant rounds are expensive and the one I was going to order doesn't have the .32 ACP cylinder. A co-worker told me that Inter Ordnance tested the other .32 cal. revolver rounds in a Nagant and all worked fine. I would also appreciate any info on where I can find the .32 ACP cylinders for this revolver. If the other cartridges are risky I'll will probably get the proper replacement cylinder. __________________ "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah." --Black Sabbath, War Pigs "Yes as a matter of fact, I am a Christian, American, Heterosexual, PRO-GUN, Conservative." "Any questions?" -->

01-26-2005, 11:57 AM	#3
MPinkston V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 73	Re: Nagant Revolver-Alternate Ammo? I have also heard that the 32 S&w or 32 H&R Mag will fire safely. However, you may get some split cases due to the nagant's cylinder design. Regarding the 32 ACP cylinder, some have said it was easy to install and others have said it required considerable modifications to the gun. If you reload, 32-20 brass works well.

01-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Re: Nagant Revolver-Alternate Ammo? Thanks Xracer, the links were extremely helpful. __________________ "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor, yeah." --Black Sabbath, War Pigs "Yes as a matter of fact, I am a Christian, American, Heterosexual, PRO-GUN, Conservative." "Any questions?"

01-26-2005, 09:20 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Nagant Revolver-Alternate Ammo? I don't personally know that much about the Nagent, but perhaps these will answer your question: http://www.gunboards.com/forums/topi...=45287&#256502 http://www.websitetoolbox.net/tool/p.../vpost?id=5977