I'm not sure if it would fit, but I'm betting it would. For small game, I think the .327 Mag would be an extremely useful handgun cartridge for everything on up to Yotes (coyotes) on out past 50 yards. And in a pinch, would probably be a downright decent home defense handgun.

Just because I'm different, I'd like to see it in a 5" non-lugged barrel, but I'd settle for a 4" full lug if that's what it would take.

You're "preaching to the choir" mister! I would love a 6" barreled 8-shot revolver in .327 Federal Magnum! Using either .32 S&W, or .32 S&W Long cartridges, it would be a hot ticket for a lot of garden pest shooting. Drop in some .32 H&R Magnum cartridges when the distances grow beyond 30 yards. And when the shots become "lengthy" (60 yards +) drop in some .327 Fed. Magnum loads!

It works for me!

Scott

YES !
2-1/2" barrel & fixed sights.

I like Ol' M&P's selection....
A LOT!

This one...

That would be even better. Scandium L frame 8 shot in .327. Available in 2.5" 4" and 6" with 5 and 8 inch available as a custom option. Ooooh, now that would be one heckuva side arm.

Why all the need for hi-tech Scadmium and 8 shots?! I'd be happy with an updated, all blue steel (you know, like the blueing delivered 30 years ago) 6 shot K-32 in .327! Perhaps make it like the last rendition of the model 14 with the full underlug 6 inch barrel. That would be all I need for everything up to yotes!

Well, while I'm a big fan of blued steel, I like the scandium idea because the .327 wouldn't be a brute to handle in a light weight revolver, and the lighter weight of the scandium frame would make for a very nice carry gun. The 8 shots would be about the right size for the L frame, and would make for a good defensive revolver.

Your idea of a 6" 14 in .327 would be acceptable if they didn't go with the scandium idea; I'd take that in a heartbeat. In an all steel revolver, it would be a pussycat to shoot, and very nice.

Petermacmahon;

I just got an email from Bowen Classic Arms today giving a price of under $100 to rechamber my 16-4 to 327 Magnum. Hamilton Bowen indicated that all they need is the cylinder though I will probably send the whole cylinder and crane assembly. Let them lose the parts rather than me

I did not check on feasability or cost of converting earlier model 16s in 32 S&W Long. From what the email stated they have already done some K frame conversions but if not in 32 then it is a lot more expensive as much more work and parts are involved.

So many people have said that the .327 Federal Magnum was "an answer to a question that hadn't been asked." I disagree. The .327 Federal Magnum is the perfect solution for a modern version of the .32-20. This cartridge will perform quite nicely when chambered in a Marlin lever action rifle. While the .32-20 makes for a great short range deer and varmint rifle, the .327 Federal Magnum has a truly higher pressure limit. The first pressure limits for the cartridge that I had heard for the round was 45,000 psi. Now that's a spicy meatball! I sincerely hope that this round continues to grow in popularity, so that we can all enjoy another resurgence of the .32's popularity. It is long overdue.

Scott

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rich W:
Petermacmahon;

I just got an email from Bowen Classic Arms today giving a price of under $100 to rechamber my 16-4 to 327 Magnum. ..............
I did not check on feasability or cost of converting earlier model 16s in 32 S&W Long. QUOTE]
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Given the current prices that Model 16s are fetching, I'd have to advise you not to bother. But your right, a 16-4 would be exactly what I was asking for. Is the 16 a K or an L frame?
// Pete

i gotta admit i think you've got something there.

The 16-4 is a K frame with full underlug barrel.

Kevin, I had the same thought so I thought I would check here to see if anyone posted a thread on the subject. I see you are way ahead of me.
I was thinking a 586-L comp without the comp (not needed). A 3" barrel would be great!
Anyone at the Performance center or Camfour listening?
Stonecove

quote:

Originally posted by Ol' M&P:
YES !
2-1/2" barrel & fixed sights.

Charter Arms has a 2 1/2" barreled Patriot (fixed sights) on the market today. It is built on the Bulldog frame, and holds 6 rounds.

Scott