OT 32 H&R mag shootout

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:11 pm

Both Rugers are 32 H&R mags.The 4 3/4 in barrel one I've had since August of last year . I 've had some problems with the fixed sights. I sent it back to Ruger this winter to have the front blade readjusted.

A few weeks ago I ran across this 6 1/2 in barrel one. I had to buy it because it is the set up I originaly wanted , but couldn't find one it good shape.

Now hopefully tomorrow the weather will cooperate and I'll see which one I can shoot better. I can't afford to keep both . So one must go after the shootout.

The one thing I noticed is that the one with the adjustable sight has the full size grips. The other one has the short grip and thinner at that.

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:17 pm

those are nice, especially like the adjustable sights....i bet it is a shooter!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:23 pm

Ben, I'll throw you $100 for the loser. I don't care which one either, I'm not picky. Heck, $100+ actuall shipping hows that? Huh? Yeah..

Honestly, I would get rid of the bald one with the midget grips.

arjunky · Post by **arjunky** » Sat May 03, 2008 10:26 pm

$250+ shipping.

Byron

cecil · Post by **cecil** » Sun May 04, 2008 6:55 am

Would be keeping the adj site model. Lets ya enjoy much greater versatility with the 32 mag.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:29 am

Wow, those are cool!

I'm really looking forward to the "compare and contrast" range report!!!

oldgerboy · Post by **oldgerboy** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:49 am

The smaller grips fit my hand just about perfectly.

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:51 pm

Range report , first of all I SUCK at shooting revolvers. Now that I admitted it ,it's the first step in getting better.

Sorry no picks , wife has the camera today. I was shooting offhand at paperplates at 25 yards. With either gun I would hit the target only twice when shooting 3 shot strings.

I am definitly having problems with the bigger grips on the adjustable sight model. My nieghbor stopped by and we took turns shooting. He shot the adjustable sight one better and I shot the fixed better than him. So I ended my range session with no resolution.

Well late today I decided to swap grip frames . I put the smaller grip frame on the adjustable sight model and went out back of the house and shot the best groups I've shot all day. I always put all 3 shot groups on the paper plate.

So now I'll give it a couple days and see if I can duplicate that shooting session. I'll take pictures at the next session. Then I'll have to figure out what configuration I'll be keeping.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:49 pm

BenT wrote:...today I decided to swap grip frames. I put the smaller grip frame on the adjustable sight model....

Oooooo, that be sum bod joo-joo right there!

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:28 pm

OK here is the new configuration ,short grip on adj. sight frame.

Here is how it shot at 25 yards off hand. 3 shot groups.

Now this is the best I could do . I don't know if it is good or fair . I'm not a pistol guy. But I do know the smaller grip fits my hand better. So those who shoot pistols let me know if this is acceptable for this pistol.

I know I use the expensive targets. In fact I caught the wife trying to use them to feed the kids with. Any way this little test has been alot of fun , but like I said I can't keep both. In fact I was informed the money I used to buy the second pistol with was slated for a new vaccum cleaner. So I'm getting a little heat from the Chief of Staff. Otherwise I would test these guns all summer.

So the things I've learned is that the small grip fits my hand. I can shoot the adj. sights better . Better yet with the small frame. But I really don't target shoot much. I mainly want a packing pistol for in the woods and around the farm for dispatching small vermon like skunks and such. I noticed the the 6 1/2 inch barrel isn't the handiest. If it was a 5 1/2 barrel the decision would be easier. So I'm still not sure what I'm keeping yet. But I'm feeling the heat to make a choice soon!

oldgerboy · Post by **oldgerboy** » Thu May 08, 2008 3:32 pm

Did you consider having a simple type sight dovetailed into the frame at the rear sort of like a stock one from a 1911 auto.

You would get a better sight picture and a bit of adjustment and it would still be easy to pack along .

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sun May 11, 2008 12:44 pm

Well I made up my mind and decided to keep the fixed sight model in it's original configuration. The 6 1/2 in barrel just isn't as handy to pack around. I would like to keep them both but that just isn't fesable right now.

So I try to sell it localy for $300.

arjunky · Post by **arjunky** » Sun May 11, 2008 1:10 pm

BenT wrote:Well I made up my mind and decided to keep the fixed sight model in it's original configuration. The 6 1/2 in barrel just isn't as handy to pack around. I would like to keep them both but that just isn't fesable right now.

So I try to sell it localy for $300.

pm sent.

Byron

bogus bill · Post by **bogus bill** » Sun May 11, 2008 2:17 pm

Heres my short barreled ruger >32 mag.

cecil · Post by **cecil** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:59 pm

BenT-sent ya personal mail, if still trying to sell local. Included my updated e-mail address.