.32 H&R-Which Receiver Frame To Use?

[rWt]

I am still sorting through options/features for a custom .32 H&R. A new barrel and accompanying new, or rebored, cylinder are planned.

Wondering whether to start with a base single six or possibly a mid-frame flattop Blackhawk.

It doesn't seem like there will be much weight difference either way I go. I am trying to get it as light as practical. Is it practical to think it could weigh less than a 45 Colt Blackhawk I have that weighs 33 oz,

I do prefer the XR3 Red alloy gripfvame. I just bought one on GB to have on hand.

All thoughts will be appreciated.

Thanks!

[x101airborne]

I gave my son a Single Six in 32.
That thing is great to pack all day.
If I were to go midframe Blackhawk, I would consider the 327 and shoot 32's if I wanted.

[flyingzebra]

Single Six

[potatojudge]

Stainless or blue?

What is your favorite grip frame configuration?

Plans for sights?

More details of the build you have in mind might help us help you.

To me, the mid frame flat top is Ruger's best looking gun, and the adjustable sight Single Six their worst looking (excluding the Wrangler).

[bushog]

There is NOTHING light about a mid frame flat top in .32.

I had the first .327 Bowen built on one. JT did an article that included it.

Super cool gun and easy to shoot because of the weight but not small or light.

Good news is that if you get one built you can get a .32-20 cylinder to go with....

[Encore64]

Definitely the Single Six Frame. Lots more steel in that midframe and weight is the result.

My last three Clements Guns were all 327 Federal builds. Two Bisleys on the Single Six Frame and one Bearcat. They are a joy to carry.

[potatojudge]

How many holes can you fit in a mid-frame 32?

[princeout]

If you’re thinking Bisley, Jussbad has a nice one listed on the RF.com.
Tim

[ChiefTJS]

Just an opinion but I believe the 32 H&R and the Single Six are a perfect match.

[bushog]

Here's a .32-20 on a medium frame OM gun.

IMO, much nicer than the full sized Blackhawk that the 8 shot .327s are built on....

6 holes in the cylinder.

[rWt]

Thanks everyone.

Any problem putting an octagonal barrel on a Single Six?

[taffin]

May 1, 2020 7:01:15 GMT -5 rWt said:

I am still sorting through options/features for a custom .32 H&R. A new barrel and accompanying new, or rebored, cylinder are planned.

Wondering whether to start with a base single six or possibly a mid-frame flattop Blackhawk.

It doesn't seem like there will be much weight difference either way I go. I am trying to get it as light as practical. Is it practical to think it could weigh less than a 45 Colt Blackhawk I have that weighs 33 oz,

I do prefer the XR3 Red alloy gripfvame. I just bought one on GB to have on hand.

All thoughts will be appreciated.

Thanks!



Single-Six with long ejector rod housing and ejector, stainless steel grip frame, Garza Front Sight, re-finished and fitted with custom grips by Milt Morrison.

[eliminator]

The Single Six is sized just right for the .32 H&R. The mid-frame Blackhawk would be nice with an auxiliary cylinder in .32-20.

Here is a Single Six converted to .327 from David Clements. It has a steel XR3 grip frame, steel ejector housing, Bowen rear sight, Clements front.

[bogusbill]

Why are you wanting a custom built .32 H&R mag when they already exist? Are they hard to find? Maybe I was just lucky when I found this used/new one about 15 or 20 years ago?
i.postimg.cc/tg0rgV5m/Ruger-single-six-32-H-R-Mag-65004687.jpg

[Robster]

May 2, 2020 10:25:46 GMT -5 rWt said:

Thanks everyone.

Any problem putting an octagonal barrel on a Single Six?

Alan Harton did mine. A .32 H&R Single Six as well. He did a great job, so no, There is no problem putting an octagonal barrel on a Single Six.