Charter Arms “Professional”

[boscobarbell]

There was some press buzz about this recently, but it’s not on Charter’s website or anywhere else that I’ve found. It’s a 7-round .32H&R Magnum revolver with a 3” barrel, and even though the ammo is 64 to 80 cents a round, I kinda want one! Anyone heard of this? Or is it vaporware?

I'm not particularly familiar with the .32H&R. What would an equivalent round be in terms of performance? Something like .38?

I did some research on the .327, and what I saw was quite impressive. It's just really hard to find a suitable carry model that isn't a) As heavy as a anchor, or b) made of polymer.

But if the .32H&R is the next best thing.....

[JohnR]

Internet "experts" compare it to .38 special. That's all I know.

[kenemoore]

I copied this form an ammo site:

The .32 H&R Magnum is a rimmed cartridge designed for use in revolvers. It was developed in 1984 as a joint venture between Harrington & Richardson and Federal Cartridge. The .32 H&R Magnum is produced by lengthening the .32 S&W Long case by .155", to 1.075". The .32 H&R magnum offers substantially more performance than other .32 caliber handgun cartridges, such as the .32 ACP, and can be considered an effective small game hunting cartridge. Its higher velocity offers a flat trajectory, while the light weight of the bullets results in low recoil. One of the .32 H&R magnum's favorable attributes is that it offers .38 Special energy levels and penetration is also increased compared to the .38 special with bullets of the same weight. Federal is one of the leading manufacturers of the 32 H&R magnum which ranges from 85 grain to 95 grain bullet available in HP

[boscobarbell]

Thanks for the replies. I'm even more interested now.....

[JohnR]

“...with bullets of the same weight.” But they’re not! 95 gr. Vs. 158 gr?

[CPTKILLER]

https://www.deguns.net/charter-arms-...ource=wikiarms

This is as close as I could find.

i did look. The are not in the wild yet.

Estimated cost for the Professional is around $380.