7.5 Swiss ammunition for 1882 revolver

[Northmen]

Is there any source left for ammunition for the 7.5 Swiss revolver ammo? I've been looking at the Swiss 1882 revolver's but don't really want something I can never fire.
Thanks

 

[sailor723]

Don't think so. Fiocchi stopped making it a few years ago and they were the last source AFAIK.
I think loading your own is the only option now.

I haven't bought one of these guns for exactly that reason.

 

[Northmen]

It's probably why their so cheap compared to other period firearms of that quality. Thanks

 

[vagrantviking]

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1641924-7-5mm-1882-Ordnance

Recent posts mostly about reloading but may mention other sources. Not going to review it all at the moment.

PPU might be a source. Try Tradex or Things Military.

Also look up Bloke on the Range (BOTR) on YouTube about firing 32 S&W cartridges.

 

[swiss1911]

Also look up Bloke on the Range (BOTR) on YouTube about firing 32 S&W cartridges.[/QUOTE]

I've heard of people firing the 32 long colt (a very low powered round just like the 7.5 Swiss)

 

[sailor723]

Would appear to work fine.....not sure how readily available .32 S&W Long is though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v0NQKoQuHA

 

[diopter]

32 SW long works and is accurate, but bulges cases. Not a big problem for me.

 

[The Kurgan]

32 S&W Long is easy to source. Works fine. Reloading is also easy. Fun gun to reload for.

 

[BlackPowderBurner]

I've been working my way through a box of PPU .32 S&W Long and it's great stuff. It shoots very close to the sights at 25yds which is quite handy.

 

[The Kurgan]

It's probably why their so cheap compared to other period firearms of that quality. Thanks

Not a huge difference in price anymore. People have caught on. With a Swiss 1882, you get a highly refined and beautiful revolver that is impressively accurate and cheap to load for. Lead and brass is standard sized (.308-.312 dia bullets, 32-20 Starline brass) and easy to source. Powder lasts forever. It requires NO alterations(!) to fire 32 S&W Long ammo which is also easy to source. Though the straight walled 32 S&W Long brass does bulge a bit, it does not impact function. And if you think 100 grains of lead going ~965fps in a handload is weak, then fine, it's not a hand cannon. It will also throw store bought 72 grain 32 ACP FMJ bullets well above 1100 fps. Never judge this fine revolver based on the ill informed reviews that use the old, dirty and very anemic BP military cartridges (600-650 fps maybe on a good day!) or the standard store bought low powered 32 S&W Long (705-712 fps) there's way more potential through handloading. Having said that, I did find some punchy 32 S&W Long that produces 138 ft lbs of muzzle energy and apparently Buffalo Bore makes stuff in the 171 ft lb range! Have fun.

 

[The Kurgan]

I've been working my way through a box of PPU .32 S&W Long and it's great stuff. It shoots very close to the sights at 25yds which is quite handy.

Does it state muzzle energy or fps?

 

[Northmen]

Well I just spent my toy money on a svt 40, but if they are still available I'll get one next.

 

[Nabs]

So... if ammunition is no longer produced by any manufacturer for this gun, should it not be reclassed as antique?

 

[Shooting Centre]

So... if ammunition is no longer produced by any manufacturer for this gun, should it not be reclassed as antique?

???? It is classified as an antique if made prior to 1898. Ammo availability has nothing to do with it.

 

[diopter]

http://www.fiocchi.com/en/category/...get-shooting-not-olympic-pistol/line/old-time