Victor .32 S&W ctge ammunition?

bbells · March 27, 2007, 04:38 AM

Serial number 55428, 5 shot. No other markings. Both 32 s&w and longs fit in this weapon. Can I use either? It seems both have pretty similar stats. Thanks!

johnm1 · March 27, 2007, 07:50 AM

Others with more knowledge will chime in shortly I expect, but I did the research for my H&R .32 S&W and found that if the markings say it is a .32 S&W then .32 S&W long should not be fired in that gun. To fire .32 S&W long is should say .32 S&W long. The .32 S&W is a nearly obsolete caliber and I have had a hard time finding factory ammo for my H&R. The best I could find was $18.00 US for a box of 50 at a gun show. The retailers that carry it charge much more for it. Reloading is the way to go with any obsolete caliber and as soon as I can clear a space in the garage, that is what I am going to do.

For your information, my H&R will chamber a .32 S&W long but that doesn't mean it is safe to fire the long cartridge in it.

If I remember correctly, the .32 S&W is an updated black powder cartridge. The .32 S&W long was designed for smokeless powder. I like the .32 on the range as there is hardly any recoil and I can re-acquire my target immediately. Much like shooting a .22 for practice.

John M.
Mesa, AZ

**Mike Irwin** · March 27, 2007, 08:50 AM

No. Do not use Longs in this particular gun. Victors were meant to be used with .32 S&W ammo.

March 27, 2007, 04:38 AM	#1
bbells Junior Member Join Date: March 27, 2007 Posts: 2	Victor .32 S&W ctge ammunition? Serial number 55428, 5 shot. No other markings. Both 32 s&w and longs fit in this weapon. Can I use either? It seems both have pretty similar stats. Thanks!

March 27, 2007, 08:50 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	No. Do not use Longs in this particular gun. Victors were meant to be used with .32 S&W ammo. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 27, 2007, 07:50 AM	#2
johnm1 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 652	Others with more knowledge will chime in shortly I expect, but I did the research for my H&R .32 S&W and found that if the markings say it is a .32 S&W then .32 S&W long should not be fired in that gun. To fire .32 S&W long is should say .32 S&W long. The .32 S&W is a nearly obsolete caliber and I have had a hard time finding factory ammo for my H&R. The best I could find was $18.00 US for a box of 50 at a gun show. The retailers that carry it charge much more for it. Reloading is the way to go with any obsolete caliber and as soon as I can clear a space in the garage, that is what I am going to do. For your information, my H&R will chamber a .32 S&W long but that doesn't mean it is safe to fire the long cartridge in it. If I remember correctly, the .32 S&W is an updated black powder cartridge. The .32 S&W long was designed for smokeless powder. I like the .32 on the range as there is hardly any recoil and I can re-acquire my target immediately. Much like shooting a .22 for practice. John M. Mesa, AZ