h & r model 732 - The Firearms Forum

aapk · 12-23-2010, 11:48 PM

Question? I have a h & r model 732 s&w. It is my understanding I can shoot a 32 s&w, or s&wL. Is that right, and will the 32 auto or 32 magnum work in this gun? What would be the correct bullet for this gun with the most punch.

Thanks

Jim Hauff · 12-24-2010, 10:03 AM

aapk,
Your H&R 732 was DESIGNED to handle .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long cartridges. It will not chamber the .32 H&R Magnum (cartridge is too long) and although the .32ACP semi-rimmed cartridge will chamber and fire - it is not recommended. The magnum and ACP rounds have much higher chamber pressures than the old S&W rounds. I'm sure you'll get a few responses from folks who have fired the ACP rounds in their guns - but IMHO - each of those fired is analogous to firing a "PROOF" round in the M732 - how many 'til it fails ???? I wouldn't want to find out, personally.

aapk · 12-24-2010, 10:14 AM

Thanks Jim,

I appreciate your response, I will use the 32 s&w long.

Thanks again for your time and knowledge.

Jim Hauff · 12-24-2010, 02:38 PM

aapk,
You're welcome, sir. And - thanks for thanking.
MERRY CHRISTMAS

12-23-2010, 11:48 PM	#1
aapk Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	h & r model 732 Question? I have a h & r model 732 s&w. It is my understanding I can shoot a 32 s&w, or s&wL. Is that right, and will the 32 auto or 32 magnum work in this gun? What would be the correct bullet for this gun with the most punch. Thanks -->

12-24-2010, 10:03 AM	#2
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: h & r model 732 aapk, Your H&R 732 was DESIGNED to handle .32 S&W and .32 S&W Long cartridges. It will not chamber the .32 H&R Magnum (cartridge is too long) and although the .32ACP semi-rimmed cartridge will chamber and fire - it is not recommended. The magnum and ACP rounds have much higher chamber pressures than the old S&W rounds. I'm sure you'll get a few responses from folks who have fired the ACP rounds in their guns - but IMHO - each of those fired is analogous to firing a "PROOF" round in the M732 - how many 'til it fails ???? I wouldn't want to find out, personally. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

12-24-2010, 10:14 AM	#3
aapk Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4	Re: h & r model 732 Thanks Jim, I appreciate your response, I will use the 32 s&w long. Thanks again for your time and knowledge.

12-24-2010, 02:38 PM	#4
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: h & r model 732 aapk, You're welcome, sir. And - thanks for thanking. MERRY CHRISTMAS __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie