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Thread: 32 colt to 32 s&w

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    32 colt to 32 s&w

    I have a 32 colt new pocket that I would like to have converted to 32 s&w iong. Does anyone know any thing about this?

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    The Colt round O.D. is a bit smaller than the S&W round, as you've undoubtedly noticed, (.318" base as against .335".) But machining out the chambers is an expensive option, and will weaken an already none-too-strong cylinder. Better to make up .32 Colt brass by swaging and trimming .32 S&W Long, which is easily done, and using the proper 299153 heeled boolit.

    There's been a guy selling those boolits on Gunbroker for a while now. Good quality. I've bought quite a few for my .32 Colt "Bay State" rifle.

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=283614045

    He'll also make brass for you if you're not able to swage your own.

    Phil
    Cognitive Dissident

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