I received a flyer and noted they are selling 32 cal acp cylinders for the Nagant. I have 2 Nagants both 1944, what are my chances that one cylinder would fit either of my Nagants without modifications. I don't want to modify either of my revolvers.
lionart99
I got mine from buymilsurp.com and it dropped right into my 1943 Iz and worked great. I also purchased an extra pin sleve and spring so I have a self contained unit that I can drop in and out when I like.
Until i can find a bunch of cheap .32 ACP i'm just going to reload my 7.62x38R. I may get the cylinder just to have it though, i love conversion kits and for under $100 you can't lose.
I just wish the ACP cylinder looked more like the original. There's a certain aesthetic to the detents that the perfectly smooth cylinder doesn't quite equal. I guess that would add to production/retail costs though.
I'm picking up my first Nagant later today. If the ACP cylinder were more traditional looking I would've already ordered one. Am I alone in this?
If you have a pal in a machine shop it is not a big deal to set a stop on a tool grinder and clear it out in a angle fixture. A open 46 grit wheel with the proper radius on it.
It can be done in a milling machine with a little care -long end mills have a tendency to flex.
It can be done with a ball end mill also, in a angle fixture.
You will have one ugly mark if the cylinder comes loose as it is machined.
Have not received my cylinder yet but is due any day. To clarify, with the 32 acp cylinder am I able to use any 32 cal. shells as 32 long, 32 Mag? Since this will be my first experiance doing this I want to be sure.
Lionart
lionart, The new cylinder in .32 ACP will work with that cartridge only. The other .32's you mention will work in the original cylinder, usually with some case bulging. There are lots of posts (and opinions) on using the other .32's in the original Nagant cylinder; but many, including me, use them with success.
+1 32ACP only. mine shoots them with some surprising accuracy .
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