In 2024 Smith & Wesson and Lipseys introduced the Ultimate Carry lineup of revolvers. This series included four guns, two stainless and two black, one each in .38 Special and .32 H&R Magnum. This represented a major resurgence of interest in the .32 H&R, and an upgrade to J-Frames generally. The series has evolved, and in early 2025 several new versions were released, including lightweight variants with a titanium cylinder. Today RevolverGuy brings you a S&W 432 Ultimate Carry Ti Review. Continue reading “S&W 432 Ultimate Carry Ti Review: No Thanks!”
Tag: J-Frame
Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson 432UC Field Test
The Lipsey’s S&W UC J frames introduced last year have raised quite a ruckus in the industry, and rightfully so. Mike wrote an excellent three-part series on the evolution of these guns from concept to production. This installment will be focused on the end user application of the .32 H&R version. Continue reading “Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson 432UC Field Test”
Using Taurus Model 85 Boot Grips On J-Frames
The search for a good set of J-frame stocks seems like a never-ending journey, and sometimes it leads to some pretty creative solutions. I was recently introduced to one of these, and I’d like to share it with the RevolverGuy audience, because it might just do the trick for some of you. Continue reading “Using Taurus Model 85 Boot Grips On J-Frames”
The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part III
Part III—Shooting the Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson “Ultimate Carry” J-Frames.
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The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part II
Part II—Details and features of the Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson “Ultimate Carry” J-Frames. Continue reading “The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part II”
The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part I
Part I: The Making of the Ultimate Carry J-Frame Continue reading “The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part I”
A Pretty Capable J-Frame
I bought a lightly used S&W 640-3 about four years ago. A friend’s elderly neighbor was thinning his collection and didn’t want his guns getting into the wrong hands. It was priced fairly, and I rationalized the purchase as an altruistic deed to help the man out. Continue reading “A Pretty Capable J-Frame”
Thoughts On The Compact Service Revolver
I recently spent some time carrying a bigger revolver than I normally carry, and the experience reminded me how small details can make a big difference—often out of proportion to their size. Continue reading “Thoughts On The Compact Service Revolver”
What is a Snub?
Nick Walker, Stephen Wenger, and the gang at the Snub Gun Study Group (SG2) asked an interesting question recently:
What is a “Snub?”
It’s an interesting question, and one which defies a simple answer.
The Case For The Modern Defensive Revolver
In today’s world, the idea of anyone recommending or advocating the carriage of a revolver as a primary defensive handgun is usually met with scorn and ridicule by self-appointed firearms “experts.” Continue reading “The Case For The Modern Defensive Revolver”