"We are the domestic pets of a human zoo we call civilization."
Laurence Gonzales - "Deep Survival."
I can think of no reason that a 32 revolver cartridge fired in a J frame would have ignition issues. Like the 38 Spl, this cartridge head-spaces on its rim. The 32 cal cylinder is simply the 38 Spl cylinder drilled for the 32 cartridge. If ammo is not the cause, I suspect that the firing pin mechanism might be. The pin itself may be too short. Its location in the frame could have a burr interfering with travel. The cylinder revolves around the crane which must be fitted to the cylinder. If too short even slightly, then the space between cylinder and frame is excessive. A weak hammer spring can affect ignition.
I select the firing pin mechanism as the cause. However, it's possible for two or three variables to interact. For this reason, I advise against monkeying with J frame actions. I realize that the op has a new revolver. Too, we must remember that manufacturers outsource many parts, especially small parts. They buy these in giant batches, and variability exists within batches.
The last two J's that I bought had firing pins that dragged on the channel. The pin produced sparks noticeable during dry firing. Otherwise both were good specimens. I decided not to use warranty repair because I feared that they might mess up something else. I shot them until the problem went away.
The J frame does not tolerate alteration. Shoot it until the piece smooths out. Leave factory parts in the gun.
There was a break in the rain this morning so I ran another 60 rds through my UC at 8 yds and a pretty quick pace and some on steel at 15-20 yds. So far, I'm at 140+ rds since putting in the Apex kit with nothing but good results so far, the trigger's settled in at a little under 9lb's. I wrapped up today with a few 110gr Winchester Silver tips, function has been 100%
I’m carrying my 442 out for the second time today. It spent six weeks at S&W to be repaired after taking it new, from the box, and discovering it to be out of time. It’s had 100 rounds through it since getting it back. So far, so good.
Bruce Cartwright
Owner & chief instructor-SAC Tactical
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Probably should have posted this here, but I put a box of S&B .32 Long wadcutters through the 632UC yesterday. 100% ignition, good dents on the primers.
I visited three gunshops, nobody has anything other than .32 ACP. One shop told me that they had sold three of the the UC guns so far and they have a waiting list, so they'll probably start stocking it.
Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's shit alone, and be kind to one another. In other words, do not do unto others what is hateful to yourself.
Dug through my big box o' holsters and found a pocket j-frame holster. It works nicely with the 632.
Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's shit alone, and be kind to one another. In other words, do not do unto others what is hateful to yourself.