Converting a Single-Six

[doglake]

I have always considered the single-six, birdshead .32 as one of my have to have guns. I still don't have one, but with the cost of ammo, I was wondering if it is possible to convert one to .38 special. Just curious.

 

[461]

It's my understanding that it is possible as is just about anything with enough cash. :shock:

For the cost of a .38spl conversion, you could certainly set yourself up to reload the .32mag and buy yourself a bunch of components. The .32H&R is an easy cartridge to reload and gives you a very wide range of power.

You can reload .32H&R cheaper than you can buy factory .38spl.

 

[BlkHawk73]

If price of ammo is a concern the price tag for the conversion will put you into the hospital. For it to be done GOOD - I'm thinking $800-$1000.

 

[KWYJIBO]

Welcome to the forum, doglake!

 

[Axehandle]

Single Six makes a nice little 38 Special.

 

[BlkHawk73]

I do believe with the OM Single Sixes, you can go up to .41 special.

 

[461]

I had a feeling that sweet little .38 was gonna pop up here.

 

[Boxhead]

I do believe with the OM Single Sixes, you can go up to .41 special.

Yep.

 

[bogus bill]

I have this .32 H&R mag single six. I really like the caliber and have reloaded for this one. It`s a snappy flat shooting accurate little gun with a sharp report and hardly any recoil.
I belive I will start packing this one more on the quad. Frankly, I havent shot it much, no good reason why, except I have so many other guns that keep me busy when I get the notion to play. Just find a .32, there must be some around. Mine isnt that rare, is it?

 

[KWYJIBO]

Wow!

I just turned green with envy.

This has to be one of the neatest guns in the world!

 

[flatgate]

Mine isnt that rare, is it?

Only if the roll mark on the other side looks like this......

I have three of the .32 mag. cal. Single-Sixes with adjustable sights. Fantastic little revolvers!

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[2 dogs]

My brother has a gorgeous 38 special converted by Harton who started with a 32. Its for STANDARD loads only! Its a dandy conversion, very accurate and Henry has dispatched quite a few critters with it too. He runs a swaged 125 SWC on 5.0 231 I believe. He says its a killer.