This year (September 2016) I acquired a used Ruger New Model Single Six in .32 H&R Magnum for use in a Project.
It has a 5-5/8 inch barrel (nominal 5-1/2 inch) so it is shorter than my '.25ACP Project revolver.
My intent is to use this revolver for Testing Development loads for .32 size cartridges in two families: S&W with a body diameter of .337 inch; and Colt with a body diameter of .318 inch.
Initially my gunsmith and I will be reworking two .22 "RF" cylinders to verify if my intentions are feasible.
After re-cutting and other modifications to chamber a Stainless Steel (SS) one in .32 Long Colt size.
A separate Blued Alloy Steel Cylinder will be re-cut for .32ACP to check margins.
If these Prove out the dimensions and margins, then we will modify the Frame/Barrel and original .32 H&R Mag. cylinder to be interchangeable for use.
Other cartridges contemplated for fitted cylinders are:
for .318" diameter;
- .32 Extra Short.
- .32 Short/.32 Short Colt
- .32 Extra Long.
for .337" diameter;
- .32 S&W.
- .32 S&W Long.
- .327 Fed. Mag (modified as the factory loads will NOT fit the modified Frame/Forcing cone Window).
Cases for the Colt family not commercially available will be made from ,32 S&W, .32 S&W long/special, .32 H&R, and .327FM parent brass. by swaging diameters and trimming lengths.
Anyone have suggestions on this Project?
Best Regards,
Chev. William