My first Freedom Arms

[DRAM40A1]

I went to the gun show in Mesquite yesterday and came across this little 32. I asked if he did any trading and he said all the time, bring what you got. I went back this morning and made a trade and brought it home! I’m pretty excited to say the least!

 

[Bullthrower338]

That’s a beauty! Pretty hard to beat a FA revolver! Such tight tolerances and they lock up like a bank vault! Love that octagon barrel, ought to be a shooter!

 

[akbluz]

Those Freedom Arms revolvers are beautiful works of art. I too love the looks of those octagonal barrels.

 

[eveled]

Very very nice! Good thing it’s stainless people will be drooling on it every time you take it out.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I went to the gun show in Mesquite yesterday and came across this little 32. I asked if he did any trading and he said all the time, bring what you got. I went back this morning and made a trade and brought it home! I'm pretty excited to say the least!

What caliber of 32 is it,32-20, 32h&r,etc.? Nice...

 

[Bad Barlow]

What caliber of 32 is it,32-20, 32h&r,etc.? Nice...

Oops sorry, I didn't read the fine print on my phone..
Very nice..

 

[Jeepnik]

Never understood why more revolvers double and single action aren't made with octagon barrels.

I love my Marlin GS but think a stainless octagon would look great.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I went to the gun show in Mesquite yesterday and came across this little 32. I asked if he did any trading and he said all the time, bring what you got. I went back this morning and made a trade and brought it home! I'm pretty excited to say the least!

Would you mind revealing the pre-swap asking price? I won't tell your wife ..

 

[375hh1973]

Always thought FA revolvers were works of art.

I really want a scoped 7.5" .475 Linebaugh

 

[DRAM40A1]

Would you mind revealing the pre-swap asking price? I won't tell your wife ..

He asked $1900.00 My jaw nearly hit the floor. I traded a NIB Glock 17L, a rough old model single six, and $850.00

 

[Cholo]

Nice!

 

[DRAM40A1]

Always thought FA revolvers were works of art.

I really want a scoped 7.5" .475 Linebaugh

I’ve been lusting after a 45 Colt with 45 ACP cylinder. I just lucked into this one.

 

[Johnnu2]

ZOWIE.... FABULOUS
p.s. Before your wife finds out why not get FA to make you few more cylinders; like a 32-20 and a 327 Fed Mag.... BTW even a $1900 price tag was low considering the octagon option (assume it's a Premier Grade?).

J.

 

[Bad Barlow]

He asked $1900.00 My jaw nearly hit the floor. I traded a NIB Glock 17L, a rough old model single six, and $850.00

You done good...

 

[DRAM40A1]

ZOWIE.... FABULOUS
p.s. Before your wife finds out why not get FA to make you few more cylinders; like a 32-20 and a 327 Fed Mag.... BTW even a $1900 price tag was low considering the octagon option (assume it's a Premier Grade?).

J.

Yes sir, it’s a Premier Grade and the wife already knows.

 

[DRAM40A1]

Definitely going to want a 327 cylinder.

 

[peachhead]

Wow that's sweet!
I would love to have an FA but they've always been a little out of my price range.

 

[BarryinIN]

That is pretty neat!

 

[Bad Barlow]

Definitely going to want a 327 cylinder.

Are you concerned about harming "collectability" if you simply ream the existing cylinder to .327 mag?

 

[DRAM40A1]

Are you concerned about harming "collectability" if you simply ream the existing cylinder to .327 mag?

No sir. I bought this one to shoot. If I were to have it reamed I would want FA to do it and I’ve read they won’t do it anyways.

 

[Bad Barlow]

No sir. I bought this one to shoot. If I were to have it reamed I would want FA to do it and I've read they won't do it anyways.

It's easy to do, for you (or a gunsmith)

 

[BarryinIN]

Definitely going to want a 327 cylinder.

I’d want a .32-20 cylinder also. That would be a neat one in that gun. And could be a hot one.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I'd want a .32-20 cylinder also. That would be a neat one in that gun. And could be a hot one.

The 327 will do everything that the 32-20 can do and more.

 

[Cholo]

I'd hotrod the 32 Mag. and bypass the high cost of having FA make the other cylinders.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I'd hotrod the 32 Mag. and bypass the high cost of having FA make the other cylinders.

Good idea, if you stay away from Federal brass and use Starline.

 

[Cholo]

I use Starline

 

[BarryinIN]

The 327 will do everything that the 32-20 can do and more.

Except use my 32-20 brass.

 

[DRAM40A1]

I’ve seen Vihtavouri load data that shows pretty impressive velocity with N110. Currently I have 2400, H110, N110, Unique, AA 9. 85 and 100 grain XTPs and Missouri 100 cast. I’m not in a hurry to spend more money so the plan is to just enjoy it as is for a bit.
I have a Lipsey’s JT Flat top and S&W 686 Mountain gun on order right now so I should slow my roll a bit. LOL

 

[Robb Barnes]

I had a model 97 in 32 mag with an extra 327 cylinder. I sent it to Hamilton Bowen and he did a two piece grip frame conversion so Roy Fishpaw could make a set of one piece snakewood grips. Beautiful little gun that shot like you would expect from a F/A. I only sold it because I bought an old model light weight burley conversion Ruger with a 327 and 32-20 cylinder. I only use the 32-20 cylinder and with a case full of H110 and a heavy cast bullet it is a both a laser and a hammer at the same time.

You got a great deal on that 32 mag gun to say the least! Congratulations!

 

[Bad Barlow]

Except use my 32-20 brass.

I'd bet DRAM40A1 doesn't care about your 32- 20 brass... ; -)
What do you use it in?