H&R 732 / S&W 32 - The Firearms Forum

Jimh4914 · 07-03-2009, 08:14 AM

I just acquired this weapon from a family member and I'm confused about age and what ammunition can be used in it. The handgun is in excellent condition and I doubt it's seen more than 6 rounds in it's lifetime. I have a 9mm and while I like that, this seems better suited for general use and protection primarily because of size.

SN: is AM666xx

Markings on the barrel are: Model 32 / 32 S&W
The barrel measures 2 1/2" from the face of the cylinder.

I've read many of the earlier posts regarding age and what can and cannot be used and before I make a mistake and fire the wrong ammo??? Have checked Midway's site and see that the only ammo in stock is Fiocchi Long, am I okay with that?

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Jim

ampaterry · 07-03-2009, 08:45 AM

Just for reference, the earlier thread concerning ammo for the 732 is HERE.

I am not familiar with Fiocchi, Jim, but someone here surely is -

Jimh4914 · 07-03-2009, 09:06 AM

Thanks Terry. I read the earlier thread, but not knowing the age of this one and no "L" marking, I'm uncertain of what ammo I can safely use and would hate to make a mistake. Figure that might take all the fun out of owning it.

ampaterry · 07-03-2009, 09:19 AM

I figured that was the thread you had read, Jim, but just wanted to get the link on here so the same information is not repeated -

The fiocchi .32 long information is on this page of there website HERE

Again, that is for reference to anyone with the expertise to answer your question - which I do NOT have -

Jimh4914 · 07-03-2009, 09:53 AM

Thanks again.

I think! ergo????

Popgunner · 07-03-2009, 11:50 AM

My 732 is marked "32 S&w L".

It'll shoot regular 32 S&W or 32 S&W long. Regular 32 S&W is a very impotent round.

Jimh4914 · 07-03-2009, 12:45 PM

Thanks Popgunner.

W/O the "L" I'm flying blind here. Want to trade?

Kidding. I'll be happy with it once I have an answer.

RJay · 07-03-2009, 04:00 PM

The AM serial number prefix was used in 1974, S&W 32 Long ammo will be fine in it. Fiocchi ammunition is high quality and will also be fine . Fiocchi is loaded to a slightly higher pressure, but well within standards. If your fire arm is in good mechanical condition, shoot and enjoy.

Jimh4914 · 07-04-2009, 05:59 AM

That's great. The information is much appreciated.

Jim

07-03-2009, 08:14 AM	#1
Jimh4914 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6	H&R 732 / S&W 32 I just acquired this weapon from a family member and I'm confused about age and what ammunition can be used in it. The handgun is in excellent condition and I doubt it's seen more than 6 rounds in it's lifetime. I have a 9mm and while I like that, this seems better suited for general use and protection primarily because of size. SN: is AM666xx Markings on the barrel are: Model 32 / 32 S&W The barrel measures 2 1/2" from the face of the cylinder. I've read many of the earlier posts regarding age and what can and cannot be used and before I make a mistake and fire the wrong ammo??? Have checked Midway's site and see that the only ammo in stock is Fiocchi Long, am I okay with that? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks, Jim -->

07-03-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,282	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 Just for reference, the earlier thread concerning ammo for the 732 is HERE. I am not familiar with Fiocchi, Jim, but someone here surely is - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

07-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
Jimh4914 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 Thanks Terry. I read the earlier thread, but not knowing the age of this one and no "L" marking, I'm uncertain of what ammo I can safely use and would hate to make a mistake. Figure that might take all the fun out of owning it.

07-03-2009, 09:19 AM	#4
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,282	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 I figured that was the thread you had read, Jim, but just wanted to get the link on here so the same information is not repeated - The fiocchi .32 long information is on this page of there website HERE Again, that is for reference to anyone with the expertise to answer your question - which I do NOT have - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

07-03-2009, 09:53 AM	#5
Jimh4914 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 Thanks again. I think! ergo????

07-03-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 My 732 is marked "32 S&w L". It'll shoot regular 32 S&W or 32 S&W long. Regular 32 S&W is a very impotent round.

07-03-2009, 12:45 PM	#7
Jimh4914 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 Thanks Popgunner. W/O the "L" I'm flying blind here. Want to trade? Kidding. I'll be happy with it once I have an answer.

07-03-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,486	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 The AM serial number prefix was used in 1974, S&W 32 Long ammo will be fine in it. Fiocchi ammunition is high quality and will also be fine . Fiocchi is loaded to a slightly higher pressure, but well within standards. If your fire arm is in good mechanical condition, shoot and enjoy. __________________ RonJames

07-04-2009, 05:59 AM	#9
Jimh4914 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6	Re: H&R 732 / S&W 32 That's great. The information is much appreciated. Jim