.32 H&R Magnum VS .380 ACP (LCR VS LCP)
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- Both the .32 H&R Magnum and .380 ACP have on average similar bullet weights, velocity and energy from short barrels. How will they compare to each other with similar bullets being fired? The .380 ACP is a 90 gr XTP (loaded by Hornady) and the .32 H&R Magnum is an 85 gr XTP (loaded by Federal). Guns used are the Ruger LCP and Ruger LCR. Always appreciative of any channel help :)
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This test should confirm both of these cartridges are worthy of defensive duties. Great test Sam.
The more I see your testing method the more I like it. We don't get the same thing that someone else is doing. Thats one of the reasons that I watch Paul Harrell and your channel because ya'll are different and also good at what you do. Thanks for your excellent videos.
Thank you. That';s why I don't do the same lol, partly because others do gel and partly because I cannot afford gel both in a financial and physical sense.
Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_ I can only imagine what Paul Harrel’s “auxiliary” grocery bills must be like. 😂
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Now that we’re getting into the summer months I’ll be carrying a 380 more often now. I never feel in anyway less adequately armed with a 380 and a extra mag. I’ve carried for years and have carried a variety of firearms. The older I get the less I’m likely to carry a 1911 or a Glock 19 daily. I’m not lazy, just seasoned. Thanks for the good video. Top notch info.
Thanks!
Thank you for this. Was very curious om the comparisons between the 2 rounds. I am satisfied.
Man I love these comparisons you do. Thanks for these. 👍💥💥💥
Glad you like them!
I enjoy your testing and comparisons. And I've been interested in the various 32's lately... so thanks!
Surprising the results were so similar. As always, nice job on the testing
Thank you.
Great to see some test of this lesser ever mentioned caliber.
Interesting as always, thank you.
Have airlite sw in 32 h&r, your videos have alot of info about these lovely calibers. Thank you
Thank you so much for your testing videos. Stay safe and take care
Thanks for watching!
Interesting. I was thinking the 380,going faster than 900fps, would expand quite a bit. I guess it also depends a lot on bullet design. As always, thank you for your videos. You are greatly appreciated.
Thank you. Other people told me the American Gunner .380 WILL expand. Well, not on a 2.75" barrel.
From what I've seen 380 doesnt expand in most real world type tests. Acts more like an FMJ. There may be some merit to the Lehigh defender series of solid copper. I bought some to reload
The 32 hands down. Better SD and much more flexible. In fact I would probably even take .32S&W long over the .380.
My wife and I are both fans of the Ruger LCR in 32 mag...great trigger , great ballistics with very manageable recoil and fairly comfortable to CCW !! Bonus points for 6 rounds versus 5 on all the other chamberings as well. We can also shoot at least 3 other offerings through it and lessen the recoil even more for practice shooting or as ammo availability changes. As far as a snubby goes , I thing the Ruger LCR in 32 mag is about as good as it gets - thanks for sharing this vid !!
Thanks. I shoot .357 mag, .38 spl and .38 short colt in my .357's!
Sam, Thank you for doing all the testing for us. Please test the Underwood .327 to your best damage and penetration round /caliber you have found for carrying(when the demand slows for ammo). The next weapon I will get will be a.327 LCR. The Ruger 101 is too heavy/bulky to backup (or primary)carry in my opinion.
The only Underwood round I know of is the Xtreme Defender. Not sure if my testing setup would show much with that type of bullet.
Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_ they have Extreme Penetrator too.
Yeah SP101 is a little tank! Any LCR snubby (not a 3” LCRx) are great for conceal or even pocket carry! Love mine in 327mag, I throw it in my winter coat pocket before anything! 👍🏻
The 380 is a unique round. When John designed it for Colt he never intended it to be shot out of a short barrelled pocket pistol which greatly reduces it's capability.
i would love to have one of those 327 lcr's
I wish Ruger would make a 3" LCRx in .327 Federal
Bought one 3 years ago under $500.
Wow - prices have changed in the last few years. I just bought a new one for a little over $800.
Great video Sam
Thank you.
So glad you did this! I have been wanting to see this comparison for a long time myself. Thank you!
Our State finally was forced by a Federal judge to open up Gun Shops as well as outdoor ranges. That gave me a chance to shoot a variety of ammo out of my Stimulus ck purchase, a Ruger LCR X ..I've been holding off getting a LCR X based on deciding what caliber would be appropriate for an almost 70 year old man with arthritic hands. Last year I had bought a S&W 638 snubbie 38 spec and I could not hit the broad side of a barn with it. So I traded it in. I can't live with any gun I can't shoot well. So putting a variety of brands and size 32 SW long, HR 32 Mags, and and 327 Magnum, I could shoot all very well. Gun Sam has explained the felt recoil of the LCR very well. No recoil with the SW 32 long.... those Federal HR he just shot were almost as mild.... and the 327 mag reminded of of 38 spec +P out of my 4 inch Ruger SP101... You can actually rapid fire the LCR six rounds with those HR 32 loads and hit a grapefruit size group center mass because the gun stays on target. If you are still debating getting a LCR 327.... don't. It's the most versatile EDC and fits well into a Desantis Nemisis for pocket carry.
A major advantage to 32 H&R Mag vs .380 ACP is the ability of a revolver to fire any bullet shape without issue. For self-defense loads in 32 H&R Mag, full wadcutters in the 98 to 100 grain range may be just the ticket. An good alternative would be a WFN(Wide Flat Nose) bullet of about 80 to 90% caliber meplat for a bit better ballistic coefficient and easier speed loading capability. A Ruger SP 101 (6-shot, 3 inch barrel) in 327 Fed Mag may be an excellent selection, as that caliber would give a shooter the option of 32 Short, Long, H&R Mag and 327 Fed Mag in a strong gun that would handle any load thrown at it!
This is where I pick the revoler. These calibers are in a very fair fight for a spot as a personal protection, everyday carry. It has less to do with ballistics for me, than a mountain of other factors. Revolver reliability, ability to keep it loaded, no spring magazine to wear out, safer, more intentional to fire, in a package that won't weigh you down. People shoot dimes and nickels, with revolvers. I'm thinking 17mag revolver might be awesome.
Great content. I have come to appreciate the 327 type of pistols. I would love to see a comparison of your 32 style of pistols.
I had an AMT 380 way back in the day, and it was just brutal to shoot. I’ve never been interested in .380 since then. Seems like to get a gun big enough to be comfortable to shoot, I might as well go with a 9mm.
The .380 is better in hand guns the size of the Ruger LC380, IMO.
Excellent work, as always Sam. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got a .32 mag revolver for my wife. It has a higher fps and slightly more energy than the .380 which was a surprise to me
Would love to see how the .32 H&R Magnum 85gr XTP performs out of the Charter Arms Professional with it’s 3” barrel. Not to mention, 7-shot cylinder!
While I don't have a 3" .32 revolver, I can predict that there wouldn't be much different velocity than this 1.875" barrel.
Sam, I will let you know as soon as I get mine out of layaway so that you can use it for testing if you’d like.
The reviews I have read on 3inch taurus professional have been atrocious.
Love these shows. Ty Gun Sam
Very nice....I will use 32 hr for practice and carry 327 Fed mag ....that is rugers hidden gem...plus 6 rounds vs 5...the 380 acp needs a longer barrel to perform better.
I like the Hydrashok .327 Federal as I still get 250 ft lbs muzzle energy and good control with 6 rounds. I have Gold Dot .327 ammo but it's too much blast for me to feel confident in.
.327 FM is very loud. Maybe more so out of my S&W 632-1 with top port. If you are going to carry .327, please shoot at least 1 without ear protection. And don't have your back to a building. That little round from a small revolver has serious 'crack' to it.
I bought all the Gold Dot 115g ammo I could when it was on sale (discontinued) at my local GS, years ago. Figured longer bullet>less powder, less blast. Also less speed but the .327fm is fast as is. A little more sectional density, and penetration, from a flat shooting, low recoil, 6 shot, J-frame.
Another great comparison 👍 I was recently gifted a box of Buffalo Bore plus P .380,pretty impressive round.
Thank you. I want to try .380+P someday but too afraid to attempt it in an LCP.
Another informative video. Thank you!
Great video as always !! Thank you 🙏
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video. Hope you are staying well and feeling good. The comparison was very interesting. I would say the revolver won, due to my revolver bias and the fact that it has less recoil, therefore better shot placement. Stay well brother and keep shooting!
Thank you, you too.
Thanks for another interesting video Sam. My EDC is the LCP loaded w/the old Federal 90 grain HP but I’ve never been a fan of the .32 HR magnum only b/c it’s difficult to find ammo at reasonable prices where I am.
Thanks for watching! I plan also on finally testing .38 Special LRN 158 gr at 755 FPS.
A Critical Defense in each of these would definitely be an interesting comparison.
Have a great day.
I tested both in the past but not in the same format of test medium and not the same day.
@@GunSam I THINK I knew that you had done them both. I guess I meant in a format like this.
I still have 380/38/9x18 comparisons to do, and this makes me think to do them same time. but also break into each caliber for those who just want that.
I found exactly one box of the federal 85g grain hi shok jhp in .32 h&r mag. They only had one box and they found it in a back room at guns galore in Fenton, MI lol. But the box looks really different than the one in this video. It's in an old gray striped box with navy blue. Haven't seen a federal box look like that in a long time. I looked up the date from the lock code and it was manufactured in 1999 lol. Oh well, the ammo looks ok and I have ammo for surplus rifles that is much much older than that and it still shoots fine.
It seems to me that Federals 32 h&r is a bit underpowered which is unfortunate due to how few ammo makers actually make the stuff. This cartridge could have been great if it wasn't for crappy h&r revolvers holding it back. Buffalo bore's 32 h&r is a good example of what can be achieved on the upper end and black hills is also a warm round but doesn't expand well due to the bullet .
Buffalo Bore 100 gr .32 H&R Mag+P= 1,238 FPS VS Buffalo Bore 100 gr .327 Federal Magnum= 1,252 FPS. Both in the LCR snub.
Don't under estimate .32ACP or .32 Magnum or .380ACP. A good pistol in any of these calibers with a good deadly round will do the job with good shot placement. A .32ACP with Underwood xtreme penetrator out of a Beretta Tomcat is a lethel combo. Great video and testing.
Was Beretta having problems with more powerful rounds damaging the Tomcat?
I was really disappointed in the performance of the 327 Federal mag. Near the end I finally realized he wasn't testing the 327 Federal mag. Doh!
I really wish they made a .32 mag in a NAA style pocket revolver with decent barrel length. The LCR in comparison is so bulky that it eliminates the reason for having a small revolver. If it hides even less well than a automatic then I don't understand why you'd go with less bullets. It's all about comfort though and not giving psychopaths a false sense of security. They're going to check your pockets and I don't think a snubnose fits comfortably anywhere else.
I'd marked this to watch and {forgive me} forgot! The shame! ... Anyway, just watched it and it's yet another cool and informative video. I've considered for some time having the cylinder of my S&W 30-1 (j-frame, 6 shot, .32 S&W Long) bored out (IIRC ~.155") to chamber .32 H&R Magnum. Better ammo selection and possibly (possibly ... maybe ... could be if the stars align juuuust right and I hold my mouth just so...) a bit more "umph" on impact. I even bought a spare cylinder thinking I'd have it matched to my 30-1 and rebored. Of course financially this has thus far proven to be, shall we say, unwise.
I'm not terribly sure now I'd really gain enough to justify the expense. Now, a j-frame in .327 maybe ... maybe ... I do love me some .32s, dunno why, I just fancy the caliber. I'm determined one of my next gun purchases will be an airweight or airlight S&W J-frame. Now, it appears, I'll have more decisions to make as to caliber. I mean, whichever one I get I'll wish I'd gotten the other one, anyway, right? :)
Great channel and as always, great information. Thanks!
Thank you. Nothing wrong with an airlight but .38 Special is really the go to. I think all the .32 H&R J-frames are no longer produced, and if there ever was a .327 airlight they aren't being made either. I'd say now days the LCR is the best choice for .327 or .32 H&R. Of course there are the Charter .32 H&R's too.
It seems like you got better results out of those Magtech 32 long SJHPs a while back than out of 32 Magnum.
Did he say "Sexual Density" cause if you ask my lady, yelling "I'M FIRST" when I'm done means I qualify ! 😊 Great video as usual. Your method is as comprehensive as any, and greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, and be safe my friend. JB
Nicely done.
Nice video. I'm a big fan of 32mag and carry it often!
Thanks. I just did another video that's not released that's between .32 H&R and .380 ACP Critical Defense. th-cam.com/video/3iJq7CALanU/w-d-xo.html&t
Very interesting, as always. I carry a snub .357 and .38 as back-up on most days but the .357 is getting kind of cumbersome in my old age. I've thought about carrying the air-weight .38 with my LCP as back-up. The only thing dissuading me is the caliber incompatibility. Since I can't afford to buy another air-weight, I may go ahead with the LCP, seeing that it didn't perform too badly in this video.
Great review! Thanks.
Thank you.
You should do 32 s&w long vs 380
Great video !!!
Interesting how similar these calibers are.
Some hand loading hollow points note that they are not for expansion / self defense.
They just made longer bullets by hollowing out a 95 grain round nose.
I wonder sometimes about factory 50 round hollow point ammo's intended use.
From what I understand, target hollow points like Speer Plinker and Hornady HAP are designed solely to shift the weight to the rear making them theoretically more accurate.
Always wanted to load up some of the Speer .357 JHP’s but never got a conclusive answer on how effectively they expand. Great price but so are the Winchester SJHP’s and they have more credentials so to speak.
I would like to see you redo this test using the Hornady Critical Defence ammo in both, if you can find it.
The Hornady 32 H&R magnum performs better than Federal ammo.
Even my hand loads do better. I loaded these same XTP bullets with titegroup powder and was averaging about 980 FPS.
I think the only load I'd use in the .380acp is the Lehigh Xtreme Defender under a decent hot load.
Dang Sam I get a double shot from you today. My everyday pocket rocket is an LCP2 and use Hornady American gunner 90xtps. Still trying to decide if they're worth the cost over using standard fmjs. I can't decide if I should worry about over penetration in the dang thing or just let em rip. Thanks again for the content very valuable buddy
Hornady XTP's generally are some of the best expanding .380's even in short barrels. It just depends on who loads the XTP. I've found the Fiocchi Exterma loads get down pretty good in short barrels. Plenty of .380's will get expansion but often fail to meet FBI minimums. ShootingTheBull410 in his 380 Ammo Quest video series goes over these things quite well I'd say.
One thing about .380 ACP is that people forget.. it was intended for use in 3.2 to 3.75 inch barrels. When the round was designed that was the average barrel length of such pistols. And so when they fail to get expansion they always forget that fact. Of the two I'd prefer the .32 H&R still. It's pretty well proven in short barrels and it's HP options most certainly do better. But also, unless your gun is .32 H&R only, if it's a .327 you can fire +P .32 H&R which will easily surpass the .380, but another factor to consider is the ability to use .32 S&W Long as well for both target use or defensive use.
I like low end .327 Magnum ammo myself.
@@GunSam I prefer .327 Federal myself as well and it's typically what I carry. My load of choice is 100gr or 115gr Speer Gold Dots. I prefer the 115's but I find the 100's more often.
good stuff i was wondering how 32 hr would compare to 380 acp
Omg I LOVE your vids!! I’m such a fan girl
Don't troll me
So it usually boils down to what ever bullet your can buy cheaper... A lot of times Ive noticed the 32 bullets are cheaper than the 380 bullets with the 380 often times being hard to find. Years ago it used to be the other way around so i think the 32 is making a big come around especially with new bullet technology. One of my favorite 32s for revolvers is 327 magnum.
Awesome video and comparison I'd like to see more of these two calibers vs each other I carry the lcp 2 and not found a round I'm dead set on yet right now I carry sigs v-crown but its not as consistent as I'd like I look forward to your next video take care my friend
Thanks. Maybe the Critical Defense in both would be a good test as both the .32 H&R and .380 ACP come in that.
@@GunSam ya that would be awesome ill be looking forward to it that's another round I've been wondering about
Sometimes shooting American Gunner 38 Special fail to expand out of my 4 inch 686. Maybe the LED they're using is 2 strong? And also it only has 900 feet per second advertised on the box for muzzle energy. I thought there plus p and they're not bought them on accident. Another awesome video thanks Sam
Yeah I tested the .38 version a couple years ago before I used the jug or not setup. Very poor performance. I did just get some 125 gr XTP's and did load them to +P level on my own, I will be doing a ballistic test on them too.
I like this. I wouldn't carry a hollow point in a 380... In my RM380 I went with the Fort Scott TUI spun copper. No idea if they make that in 327.
Would like to see your test with those rounds
very interesting. liking more and more the .32 for women's self defense
I actually carry .32 H&R mag myself lol. But more of the +P Buffalo Bore stuff that's identical to .327 Mag power. Some of the regular factory .32 H&R Mag like Critical Defense does pretty well for low recoil yet still good performance.
From what i have seen for several years, it seems like the XTP needs more velocity to get any real expansion. As an educated gueess i would say 1050-1100 fps at least. That said, it seems to be an excellent hunting bullet in 357, 41, and 44 Mag, and probably 10mm as well. As far as the 32, i think it is crying out for an 85 or 90 gr LSWCHP......
I would be interested to see a 30 super carry in a revolver
GS. You know 380 is supposed to bounce off of T Shirts. (My EDC is an LCP:). That’s according to many folks on the internet.
PS I use Lehigh Defense (not hot) Extreme Penetrators as HP expansion in 380 is iffy at best. And when and if it fully expands it does not penetrate.
Unless they are comparing to .38 Special, and in that case the .380 ACP is _twice_ as powerful as the .38 Special lol. I have heard that one before.
Fantastic !!
Many thanks!
Maybe you could compare the 32acp with the 32 S&W long?
Nice testing setup. I like the Jug or not👍
Thanks.
That's interesting. I have a polish P-64 it shoots 9x18 and they are a little faster than 380 . They hit harder too so it would be neat to compare the 32 H&R to the 9x18. The ammo is called Makarov but the P-64 is NOT a Makarov.
Benjimen Franklin that would be very interesting. I own the lcp and the p-64
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Then you know the P-64 has a little more kick than the 380. The P-64 is a very close copy of the PPK . I use to have a PPK but I think I like the P-64 much better. I carry mine and have for a while now.
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Underwood makes the best 9x18 ammo .
I think the 32 would have penetrated more than the 380 if the energy was the same. It would have displaced a bit less water. Then again, the extra velocity needed could have made it a complete wash. Cool test!
Thanks. Now if I can find Critical Defense of both! Realizing that there are tons of .380's I never ran through the jug or not box but did test in the past with plain water.
Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_ What I really liked about this test I the muzzle energy was so close. Seeing equal energy comparisons, when possible, should give more insight into the two calibers. I do expect more penetration from higher sectional density bullets given the same energy.
Been looking for a sp 101 in 327 federal, one store has a lcr in 327 and another just got in a gp 100 in 327 but I don't really like how big it is. Thank you for the video
Your LCR loves American Gunner. It's about 50 fps hotter than it is in mine (at least across your chrony).
It's a really old box, so who knows, maybe they changed it.
Great review, but why didn't you test .327 mag against the .380 instead of .32 H&R magnum?
Because I like to test similar energy cartridges. The .32 H&R and .380 are near identical energy. The .327 Mag is typically 350 to 450 ft lbs energy out of a snub as where .380 is sub 200 ft lbs usually. The .327 Mag in a snub is more of a competitor to a snub nose .357 mag or full size 9mm pistol.
another good video ...
Thanks again!
These calibers need to be pushed further to get to that expansion threshold. Not much point in a non-expanding HP, IMHO, LOL, haha. Maybe they should be loaded with something like a ballistic tip style bullet?
It's the bullet. XTP and standard Gold Dot need a minimum of 9mm energy to expand. XTP and standard Gold Dot make excellent bullets when going to 500 ft lbs or so.
That's why I don't like xtp bullets, they just don't expand like the hst
My experience is that it matters more on the caliber than the bullet itself. HST is usually pretty good as well as short barrel Gold Dots. XTP's are not generally great for .38 Special, .380 ACP and some 9mm but in .45 ACP and .357 Magnum I have had good expansion with XTP's.
Take this with a grain of salt. I dont think this test was completely accurate. NOT because of your method ive been enjoying your channel for a long time. I honestly think its those XTP projectiles. They have a harder jacket or something that keeps them from expanding well. Ive done a few crude tests myself with just denim and water jugs and the XTP projectiles i shot literally looked the same. What’s interesting is they were .38 specials out of a 686 3” barrel looked just like those rounds. I think this test deserves a different bullet. Just my experience with the XTP others could have different results
This was a specific test of XTP bullets. Generally when I do a VS video it's within a series. SO this one was XTP and I might do more in whatever ammo I can find in the two that's the same like Critical Defense, or maybe Buffalo Bore etc.
Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_ gotcha. I thought it was more caliber comparison. That little .32 mag definitely has some potential.
Sam... how's it going buddy?? I really like the 32H&R one of my carry rounds I would have guessed that the 2rounds were probably pretty similar bilasticlly but I will say its easier to conceal the LCP its slimmer profile I had 1 years ago then I bought the Sig p238 legion and got rid of it 380 has seemed to not be as popular as it was at one point in the last few years well atleast around the people I know of. Thanks for the video hope you are doing good..
There's always that trade off. An empty chamber LCP is always my go to for ultra concealment in a pocket, like if I'm around a bunch of people like our now outlawed family gatherings, can sit safely with no chance of negligent discharge. But the on the range, a revolver shoots easier than an LCP.
Never shot a 380 other than my beretta 85 , has very little recoil, would love to see how that 32 would do in 6” barrel
So, just an inferior projectile design for these calibers? Plenty of bullets reliably open up at 900 fps.
Any chance you've seen the Taurus 856 Ultra Lite in 38spl? Any comparison to the Ruger LCRx in 327 Fed? Both have 6 shots, I believe the LCR is slightly heavier? the 856 has 6rds of 38, I'd love to see taurus do a 327 fed 856, maybe they could stuff 7 in there? I believe the 856 weighs in at right at 16 ounces.
Makes you wonder how Harrington and Richardson dared call the .32 H and R a magnum?! perhaps .32 Special might have been a better name?
I think your other videos indicate that the Hornady Critical Defense FTX bullets performed much better in both of these cartridges.
I haven't tested the .380 version in this exact setup, but I did with the .32 H&R. It would be interesting to test both the same day.
Groups do look smaller on the full size silhouette 🤠 Or should I say they look more realistic
I didn't notice till after than 4 of 5 shots on both are like a quarter size lol.
I think a 327 lcr with 100 grain fiocchi wadcutters is the better alternative to a snubnose 22lr or a 22magnum. I shoot those wadcutters for bullseye out of my 327 Single Seven and the recoil is same as a 22lr
And please if you decide on a 22lr or 22magnum for self defense, make sure to get a revolver. Using a 22lr autoloader is just not smart for defense
? 327 kicks like a mule
That isn't a very hot 32 mag. You should be able to get high 900s or even 1000fps. Double tap will get you in the 1,200 range.
I got about 1,000 FPS with my own hand loads with this bullet, 85 gr XTP using 3.7 gr of Titegroup. It was also one of the few rounds that shot point of aim from 7 to 50 yards. Most ammo shoots high in the LCR.
So a 32H&R after it's 10% expansion is still below were a 380ACP starts off? Same penetration?
This coupled with the easier to conceal smaller & lighter semi auto seems to make it a no brainer for the 380 vs. 32H&R for CCW, And I am a revolver fan myself.
I don't even mention the speedier reloading as that really is a non factor in 99.9% of CCW defenses. For the .1% you probably would have been better of using your "people" skills first, vice needing a reload.
This load of .32 H&R was not too impressive though. The hottest .380 I have tried gave me like 1,040 FPS 99 gr HST, if I remember right it was close to 240 ft lbs energy. Hottest .32 H&R Mag was the Buffalo Bore+P and I got something like 340 ft lbs energy. Not really a way to be fair with these two guns though as .32 H&R Mag+P is fine, I would not use a .380+P in the LCP.
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I was actually pretty impressed with the 32 H&R, considering how slow it was. I didn't expect ANY expansion. I bet in the 327 Ruger Mag it will be another story.
From what I have gathered from just about every "Gel" test (I know) the HST, while being very good in all other calibers was disappointing in 380, with the XTP bullets, and Federals older Hydra-Shock being superior.
Generally I’m still a big fan of the XTP in loadings that produce the advertised expansion. Beautiful big flowers? Far from it. I prefer rounds that expand but deliver close to the high side of “acceptable” limits in calibrated material which XTPs generally do with their purposely reduced expanded profile. Not to scoff at a frontal shot with a grenade-like 110 SJHP 357 Mag but I’d prefer complete perforation in less than ideal shots. I carry the 180 grain bonded rangers in my P229R/40 and by all accounts they perform ideally for me. Plus I snagged a few cases for 40 cents a round - tested many, many magazines worth and carried with confidence.
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What 32 H&R magnum ammunition do you recommend for a Smith and Wesson 332 titanium airlite
I have tested a whole bunch of .32 H&R Magnum ammo, and one stands out from the rest. It's the Critical Defense. Just a really good performing round in the several tests I have done with it, and it's also the easiest to shoot. th-cam.com/video/CHDjk7-cgaA/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/00SCVGOmqG8/w-d-xo.html
@@GunSam thanks
Its all about Sexual Density says the .32 to the 10mm
Will the LCP shoot the .327 magnum? If so how is the recoil substantially more?
Because the LCP weighs almost half the weight of the LCR. That means for the same energy round, it's going to have twice the recoil in a gun half the weight. Like My 21 oz Taurus .357 Mag VS my 40 oz S&W .357 Mag, same ammo will have twice the recoil in the Taurus.
@@GunSam Sorry, I meant LCR not LCP in .327 magnum.
@@legarmaniac402 .32 H&R Mag VS .327 Mag is often a huge difference. 100 gr Gold Dot .327 Mag is pretty close to 125 gr .357 Magnum from a similar weight revolver. Now .32 H&R Mag on the other hand has less felt recoil than standard pressure .38 Special.
@@GunSam Thanks, I've been curious about the .327 since it came out. I have a Taurus 85 Ultra Lite that recoils fairly heavily in .38 special and appreciate the information.
have you ever tested 9x18 Makarov?
The H&R round is far from a Magnum.
It's a good niche round though. Would be perfect for someone wanting to scale down a .38 Special's recoil, all while having an extra round, and even though the energy is low it takes less energy to deform a smaller bullet and also to get decent penetration.
Too much guessing.