Smith Wesson Model 432 Revolver – Superb 32 H&R Carry Gun

Description

The Smith Wesson Model 432 Revolver is a lightweight J-frame carry gun chambered in 32 H&R Magnum, built around an aluminum alloy frame in black finish with a six-round cylinder and Smith and Wesson upgraded Endurance Package internals.

Smith Wesson Model 432 Revolver Six Rounds in a Five-Shot Package

The argument for 32 H&R Magnum in a small revolver comes down to one number: six. A J-frame chambered in 38 Special holds five rounds. The same frame in 32 H&R holds six, because the cartridge is slimmer, and it does that while producing noticeably less recoil.

At 14.7 ounces empty this is a gun you forget you are carrying. The aluminum alloy frame wears a black finish, the 1.88 inch barrel and the six-round cylinder are steel, and the whole package measures 4.3 inches tall and 1.3 inches wide.

Smith and Wesson upgraded the internals with what they call the Endurance Package. The changes are aimed at long-term durability and a smoother action under repeated use, which matters on a double-action-only revolver where the trigger does all the work.

Sights, Grip and Trigger

The gold bead front sight is a real improvement over the plain milled ramp that small revolvers traditionally carry. It picks up available light and gives your eye something specific to find, and it works against an integrated u-notch cut into the frame as the rear sight.

The synthetic boot grip is textured and contoured to control recoil without printing through a cover garment. Boot grips are short by design, so most shooters will have their pinky finger below the grip. That is the trade you make for concealment.

This is a double action only revolver with an enclosed hammer, so there is nothing to snag on a draw from a pocket or a waistband, and there is no single action mode to fumble under stress. The trigger is long and deliberate, which is exactly what you want on a carry gun.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 14326
• Caliber: 32 H&R Magnum (also accepts 32 S&W Long)
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel: 1.88 in. stainless steel
• Cylinder: 6-round carbon steel with chamfered charge holes
• Frame: aluminum alloy, small J-frame, black finish
• Action: double action only, enclosed hammer
• Sights: gold bead front, integrated u-notch rear in frame
• Grips: textured synthetic boot grip
• Weight: 14.7 oz
• Height: 4.3 in.
• Width: 1.3 in.
• Internals: upgraded Endurance Package
• Warranty: Smith and Wesson Limited Lifetime Service Policy
• UPC: 022188899528

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson Model 432 Revolver

Recoil in a 14 ounce revolver is the single biggest reason people stop practicing with their carry gun. 32 H&R Magnum cuts that recoil substantially compared to 38 Special +P while still producing serious defensive performance.

Six rounds instead of five is a twenty percent increase in capacity in a gun where every round counts, and it costs nothing in size or weight.

The chambers also accept 32 S&W Long, which is a genuinely mild and inexpensive practice load. That makes this one of the few small carry revolvers you can shoot a hundred rounds through without regretting it.

An enclosed hammer and a smooth double action trigger make this a gun that can be fired from inside a coat pocket if it comes to that, which is not true of an exposed-hammer revolver.

Who Should Buy It

The Smith Wesson Model 432 Revolver suits concealed carriers who want a pocket or ankle revolver they will actually train with, shooters who find 38 Special +P punishing in an airweight, and anyone wanting a lightweight backup gun. Note that 32 H&R Magnum ammunition is less common on shelves than 38 Special, so plan on ordering it rather than picking it up locally.

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