Considering a small CF revolver for practical use there are a number of .32 caliber handguns out there that are currently available and some still reasonably priced (given todays gun prices). I have a S&W M30 in .32 S&WL that makes an excellent "kit gun". With loads from target level WCs to a SWC at 950 fps it is quite capable, easy and fun to shoot. My Ruger Single Six (original run) with 6 1/2" barrel sees the most use though. Easy to shoot, extremely accuracy and easy to carry in a belt holster it is my favorite. I've also had several other S&W .32Ls and .32 H&Rs and all are fine guns. I just prefer the smaller framed revolvers in this caliber though.
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This is a truly unique cartridge. A centerfire 22 lr. I like it!
https://www.rccbrass.com/product/22-...e-center-fire/
A centerfire version of the 22 LR is not the smallest round and has been invented and re-invented.
A recent effort down these lines is http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...The-22-ladybug
The Taurus Raging Hornet. I never looked and saw if there were others.
I don't know if the .22 Short Snapper is shorter than the .22 Squirrel.
Now if we weren't talking centerfire... these still wouldn't be anywhere near the smallest. lol
Yea? Well reloading .25 acp is no small feat either. But if someone made a left hand sniper rifle using that round I'd buy one.
However the smallest currently available centerfire revolver you can find today would be in .32 S&W Long. Everything else is out of print and you would have to "roll your own." Fat chance finding components.
Last edited by eb in oregon; 02-11-2021 at 06:12 PM.
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