Three Foot Johnson Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Seems I recall one anyway that was being considered as legal... maybe with a .32 acp conversion cylinder...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Bob Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 SHB pg 39 Revolver Calibers - Must be centerfire calibers of at least .32 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber or percussion calibers of at least .36 caliber and no larger than .45 caliber. - Must be in a caliber commonly available in revolvers. Examples include, but are not limited to, .32-20, .32 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .44 Magnum, .44- 40, and .45 Colt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 But with a .32 acp cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Three Foot Johnson said: But with a .32 acp cylinder? At that point, it is no longer a .31 C&B revolver. Depends on the model revolver & barrel length (i.e. pocket pistols are not legal for main match use). Does .32acp comply with "Must be in a caliber commonly available in revolvers" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Seems I recall fairly recently, the past three years or so anyway, some talk on here about a .31 from Uberti or Pietta that was either factory chambered in .32 acp or had a conversion cylinder...? Say, a 6" 1849 with a .32 acp conversion cylinder - The glossary of terms defines "commonly available" as "Obtainable by anyone given ordinary circumstances with ordinary means." So, as the conversion cylinder is/was a factory manufactured item, and not a custom made one-off item, it certainly fits the glossary definition of commonly available, as does .32acp ammo/brass/bullets. I think .32 cylinders were/are also available for the 1895 Nagant revolver, a pistol that is specifically allowed in its single action configuration. No, I've got no intention of doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Has anyone “mic’d” a .31 caliber percussion ball or slug, versus a .32 caliber cartridge slug (bullet)? And, would doing so even matter? Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Dixie states the Uberti 1849 bore is spec'd at .310", with grooves @ .332", so a bullet should be sized .332 - .333, actually a bit loose for a normal .32 bullet. A .32-20 or .32 H&R mag takes a .312-.313" bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Once you install a conversion cylinder in a percussion pistol, it is no longer governed by C&B rules but, has to comply with the rules for cartridge revolvers. So the question I believe you want an answer to is whether or not 32 ACP is a legal cartridge for SASS. Once that is answered then it becomes a question of whether or not the revolver in question meets the definition of a main match revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 My ruger .32 mags will fire 32 acp all day long. Just lay a .32 acp on a flat surface and you will find there is a bit of a rim on the case. in fact if you had a .327 you can fire .327, 32 mag, 32 long, 32 sw and 32 auto. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 A "semi-rimmed" case - causes problems sometimes with "rim lock" in pocket autos if they're a little short and not stacked in the mag right. I was reading up on the 1849 conversion cylinders, and they may have actually been .32 S&W instead of .32 acp. Looks like they were discontinued about 5 years or so back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Cat Brules said: Has anyone “mic’d” a .31 caliber percussion ball or slug, versus a .32 caliber cartridge slug (bullet)? And, would doing so even matter? Cat Brules .319 mold is what came with my Uberti 1849 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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