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H&R 732 ammo question

badchris
Serial# AF22xxx and the barrel is marked "32 S&W". I always assumed that I could only shoot the "Shorts" of this caliber but after some searching I found that 32 S&W Long is safe to fire. I've been shooting the 32 S&W Short cartridges and experience what I could only define as "lead shaving" when the pistol is fired. Small fragments of what I think are lead from the LRN bullets getting thrown back at the shooter. If I start to use the Long cartridges, will this minimize the shaving issue? Or do I have a more serious timing issue with the revolver?
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  • do_wa_diddy
    All the 32cal revolvers (32short, 32long, 32h&r, 327fedmag) can shoot the shorts. The only problem is that you get spawling in the longer cartridges(32h&r,327FM). That is the shavings you are experiencing. The reason for the is the jump between the difference in case length. It works. But just be careful. and don't shoot to many at any one time. Because at some point you could get a squib or blowout because of forcing cone build up.
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  • 32 Magnum
    badchris,
    Your 732 was made in 1969 ('AF' prefix). It was made to handle both .32 S&W and the .32 S&W Long, as you have found. Since there is no, per se, "forcing cone" on these revolvers - merely a flat at end of the barrel lug with the bore hole "in the center", I'd be more inclined to believe you have a timing issue. Inspect the "forcing cone" area for build-up or a burr. Also, check cylinder lock-up: side to side movement, wobble, when the trigger is pulled full back with the hammer down the gun should be in full lock and wobble should be very minimal. Also, check to make sure the ejector rod is fully threaded into the cylinder bushing. Try some longs to see if it still spits.
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  • badchris
    I couldn't find any burrs in the cylinder or the barrel lug, but there was quite a bit of build up. A good cleaning took care of most of that. The pistol, when in full lockup had a fair amount of play in it. Most of it was the cylinder being able to move clockwise / counterclockwise, which is probably a huge issue. I removed the cyclinder from the frame of the pistol and gave everything a good cleaning and inspection. Unless there is a special trick to fully seating the ejector rod threads, I'm pretty sure they are seated properly. Now all I have to do is find some 32 longs and try it out!
    Thanks for the responses.
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  • 32 Magnum
    badchris,
    The "side to side" clockwise/counter clockwise movement of the cylinder is called wobble and if excessive will result in "lead spitting". When you fire it with the .32 S&W Long carts. wear a glove on your left hand and don't forget to wear eye protection.
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