.32 Iver Johnson in "The Big Sleep"
I'm on a Film Noir kick these days, which has been great for spying .32s on screen (as seen in my earlier posts). In the classic Bogie and Becall film "The Big Sleep," Carmen Sternwood confronts Joe Brody with an Iver Johnson .32 revolver. Super cool to see.
(As a bonus, Joe Brody's own pistol is a Colt 1903 .32 ACP.)
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 3 days ago
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Question about Renaissance Wax
I may start carrying my new-to-me blued carbon steel revolver. (Previously I have only carried a stainless revolver.) Does anyone have any experience with Renaissance Wax as protection for the bluing? If so, do you recommend it? The holster is very snug and will prevent movement, and I will remove the gun from the leather holster each evening, but I still want to protect it as much as possible. Thanks in advance for any counsel.
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 4 days ago
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Only one: What would you choose?
If you could only have one revolver for every scenario, and it's the only firearm you could own, what revolver would you choose? You have to rely on the same, single gun for home defense, concealed carry, hiking in the woods, and potentially survival. And it has to last a lifetime, with potentially only you to maintain it. (Let's presume you are not a gunsmith.) What do you choose?
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 6 days ago
Wheelgun Wednesday!
The Undercover is the easiest shooting snubnose I've ever encountered. Great little gun. Love all of them.
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 6 days ago
▲ 20 r/TheLowly32Long
My .32s on Wheelgun Wednesday. The Model 30-1 is a classic. The Undercover (NOT Undercoverette) is the easiest shooting snubnose I've ever encountered.
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 6 days ago
S&W Model 30 in "Harper"
Just watched the fantastic Paul Newman neo-noir film "Harper." Arthur Hill's character Albert Graves carries a S&W Model 30 throughout. Love seeing classic .32s in film.
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 8 days ago
▲ 19 r/TheLowly32Long
We got the Lucky Gunner seal of approval!
Lowly .32 true believers, we got Chris Baker's imprimatur. I posted about this sub over on r/TheOneTrueCaliber, and Chris responded. (Sure, it's a bit of a left-handed compliment, but I'll take it.)
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 10 days ago
▲ 5 r/TheLowly32Long
Question about Charter Arms Stratford, CT era .32 Undercover
I've just purchased a very clean estate .32 Charter Arms Undercover (not Undercoverette). Gun is in near-mint condition. Fantastic blueing. Cost me $379. Serial number is 767976. It's from the Stratford, CT era. I've always heard that these were the best quality revolvers CA produced. Anyone have any experience with them?
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 12 days ago
▲ 5 r/Revolvers
Question about Charter Arms Standford, CT-era Undercover
I've just purchased a very clean estate .32 Charter Arms Undercover (not Undercoverette). Gun is in near-mint condition. Fantastic blueing. Cost me $379. Serial number is 767976. It's from the Stratford, CT era. I've always heard that these were the best quality revolvers CA produced. Anyone have any experience with them?
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 12 days ago
▲ 7 r/TheLowly32Long
Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck with a S&W .32 Hand Ejector in "Double Indemnity," 1944.
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 13 days ago
▲ 6 r/Revolvers
New subreddit dedicated to .32 revolvers
r/TheLowly32Long
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 13 days ago
▲ 10 r/TheLowly32Long
.32 S&W Long wadcutters as a viable personal defense option!
Two great videos demonstrating that .32 S&W Long wadcutters get adequate penetration with virtually no recoil:
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 13 days ago
Lucky Gunner on the .32 S&W Long
Chris Baker offers his insights on the enduring utility of .32 caliber, including the .32 S&W Long:
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 13 days ago
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Taurus 327 reviews from those who actually own one
I'm considering purchasing Taurus 327 with 2-in barrel. This will be for my wife for bedstand home defense, and I will load it with .32 wadcutters, not .327 Magnum. There's a lot of Taurus bashing on the various revolver forums across the internet, but I'm only interested in hearing from people who have actually owned a Taurus 327, and preferably have owned it for some time and have shot quite a few rounds through it. If you fall into that category and are willing to share, how would you assess the quality of the revolver? Thanks in advance!
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 16 days ago
Still Wednseday, right ? New purchase. Ruger in .32 H&R. Of course, I will make new grips for it. Likely of Curly Maple , you know, God's wood.
u/1006RK03 — 10 days ago
S&W 32 safety hammerless
S&W 32 safety hammerless
1st model
3 inch barrel
5 shot
"NEW DEPARTURE"
got this one out to make sure it worked and test some new loads. I believe this gun is a first model. produced between 1888-1902. also known as "the new departure". the grip safety works as intended and rounds fired and ejected smoothly and correctly.
loads consisted of 78 gn Missouri cast bullet. new starline brass, federal 100 primer. and a small dose of bullseye powder.
these loads are on the extreme low of the power scale and more of a novelty these days. point of impact was good and the double action trigger was surprisingly good. 10 yard steel plates were quite easy. the fires casings ejected smoothly and completely using the automatic ejecting top break action. the latch on this top break differs from other in collection in that you push the button down to open compared to the later models that you lift up on the latch to open like a schofield style normally with your thumb. the frame and grip on this 5 shot revolver is very small and has a great pocket feel. the finish on this gun is very good for its age and most of the imperfections in the photos are oil smears
of you ever get a chance to give one a try, don't hesitate to experience one of the finest and innovative pocket pistols of its day..
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 10 days ago
S&W Humpback .32
I consider myself to be relatively knowledgeable regarding Smith’s J-frames, but I want something that I don’t think has ever been made as a production run by Smith… a humpback/Bodyguard J-frame in .32 Long or H&R Magnum.
Am I stuck buying a beater M49/649 and replacing the cylinder and barrel if I want one badly enough, or did Smith actually make something along these lines ?
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 10 days ago
WGW submission...
picked up this s&w hand ejector recently in 32-20 or 32 WCF
decent finish left but has a couple spots on it. to be expected for its age .
5 screw model, square butt, longer barrel in 32-20. grips look original and came with a nice old holster with interesting tooling. working on some loads for it but nothing to post yet
if you have any good 32-20 loads please share
u/ArkansasTraveler77 — 10 days ago