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Reports of the .327 Federal Magnum and the Ruger SP-101 built for it are intriguing.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SP101-327.htm

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammunition/st327_110707/

Various web articles indicate the .327 Magnum comes close to a .357 Magnum in power but has the recoil of a .38. And, the smaller bore.

Could S&W build a J frame with six rounds? Could a K frame hold 7 rounds in this caliber? Would these revolvers be easier to use with the lower recoil of the .327?

Just wanted to check what people are thinking about the .327 and whether S&W will (or should) commit to it...
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Reports of the .327 Federal Magnum and the Ruger SP-101 built for it are intriguing.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SP101-327.htm

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammunition/st327_110707/

Various web articles indicate the .327 Magnum comes close to a .357 Magnum in power but has the recoil of a .38. And, the smaller bore.

Could S&W build a J frame with six rounds? Could a K frame hold 7 rounds in this caliber? Would these revolvers be easier to use with the lower recoil of the .327?

Just wanted to check what people are thinking about the .327 and whether S&W will (or should) commit to it...
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115gr is the heaviest bullet? That is a little light for my taste.

However, it might be perfect for my wife if chambered in a six shot J-frame.

A 3" SP101 would not work for her.
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115gr. for that caliber is pretty good considering the sectional density.

i agree that the sp101 is a tad big for that gun/caliber to be considered a pocket gun...and other than one more shot i dont see the advantage over a 158gr. Rem. LHP+p .38spl in the same package.

but time will tell if its all that or just another fad....
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Just pulling out the crystal ball here but my guesstimate is that this is another "flash in the pan" cartridge.

Anyone have an answer as to what this will do that a .357 or other existing calibers won't do?

Maybe just getting old, but I don't see any major advantages here. At least not for me.
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This cartridge is what the .32 H&R Magnum should have been, but couldn't because of the cheap, poor quality of the H&R revolvers. It will be more powerful than any other .32 caliber handgun cartridge and yet have less recoil and carry at least one more round than a .38 in the same size package.
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Anyone have an answer as to what this will do that a .357 or other existing calibers won't do?
Out of a J frame size gun, you get one more round. That's 20% more bullets before a reload. Colt has been trying to say that is significant for years.

In the CCW field, I would expect the cartridge to mainly be sold to those who were recoil sensitive. An elderly person, a woman who doesn't usually shoot, whatever. Six shots of .327 Magnum will be much easier for them to control than five rounds of .357 Magnum in the same package.

In the woods, I have a Single Six in .32 H&R Mag. When Ruger gets around to making the Single Six in .327, it will very definitely do something that .357 Magnum won't do: it will fit in a gun that was designed for .22 LR! For a walking around in the woods gun, a SS in .327 will have a lot of versatility. A lot of different cartridges can fit that gun and reloads can be loaded to widely differing velocities.

I think we've established here before that some people just "don't get" .32 bores in general. You would _think_ they would get curious about why some other people are so enamored with the bore size but it starts seeming pointless after a while! I've been reloading for .32 H&R Magnum for years and the new round should do everything that round did and more. Hard to see what not to like.

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The 32-30 and the 30 Carbine have reputations for ear-splitting blast when they're loaded hot. Do you think that will be the same with the 327? It seems unavoidable.


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115gr. for that caliber is pretty good considering the sectional density.

i agree that the sp101 is a tad big for that gun/caliber to be considered a pocket gun...and other than one more shot i dont see the advantage over a 158gr. Rem. LHP+p .38spl in the same package.

but time will tell if its all that or just another fad....
I was suprised to see that the sectional density is right on. I guess 32H&R Mag fans were onto something

I agree with everything you wrote.
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Reports of the .327 Federal Magnum and the Ruger SP-101 built for it are intriguing.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SP101-327.htm

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ammunition/st327_110707/

Various web articles indicate the .327 Magnum comes close to a .357 Magnum in power but has the recoil of a .38. And, the smaller bore.

Could S&W build a J frame with six rounds? Could a K frame hold 7 rounds in this caliber? Would these revolvers be easier to use with the lower recoil of the .327?

Just wanted to check what people are thinking about the .327 and whether S&W will (or should) commit to it...
What is intriguing about an all steel, very heavy and clunky .32?

The only platform that S&W should even consider for this little "sow's ear" of a cartridge is an Airweight J Frame.

I feel certain that all of the K32 types will come out of the woodwork suggesting new Model 16s with full lug barrels, picatinny rails, night sights and "tactical" lasers and grips. After all, this new .32 is the same power as the .357 Magnum, isn't it?
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Given that S&W makes a .357 Mag on a J frame, there should be no problem making a .327.

Unfortunately, the .327 seems to be an answer without a question to go with it...

I would be very surprised to see S&W make a gun for it, and without S&W the round is pretty much doomed.

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I think S&W will have to make a J frame to compete with Ruger and Charter Arms. The question will be 5 or 6 shot. I'd love to have one to complement my 432 PD in .32 H&R magnum.

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It's a great round. And given that both taurus and s&w have those stupid locks, and for now the ruger sp101 does not, I think the choice would be simple. At least for me. The biggest problem I have found is the fact I can't find one to buy. The caliber advantage is really clear, magnum energy and no magnum recoil! Check the ballistics. They are just great. I agree some others need to make a platform for it, but I think it will be a winner when more guns are avail and info on the performance gets out. And actually, I like the sp101. They are strong, well made revolvers...
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The caliber advantage is really clear, magnum energy and no magnum recoil! Check the ballistics.
So shooting a 110/115gr. bullet out of a 357mag would be magnum power without magnum recoil?

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...given that both taurus and s&w have those stupid locks, and for now the ruger sp101 does not, I think the choice would be simple...
+1000 What he said. I like the SP101 and will eventually have one in this round, a general purpose "kit" gun of the modern era.
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So shooting a 110/115gr. bullet out of a 357mag would be magnum power without magnum recoil?

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You quoted my post, but I guess you did not bother to read the ballistics chart for the 327 Fed. It's impressive. And to answer your own question, NO, it would still be magnum recoil!

A 357 mag without recoil is called 38 special...The 327 Fed is superior to the 38 special with more energy and LESS RECOIL!
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but I guess you did not bother to read the ballistics chart for the 327 Fed
I did.
"Federal Premium 85 grain Hydra-Shok hollowpoint at 1330 fps, a Speer Gold Dot 115 grain hollowpoint at 1300 fps, and an American Eagle 100 grain jacketed soft point at 1400 fps. These velocities are advertised as being fired from the 3 1/16 inch barrel of the SP101."

And I also read this:
"Remington Centerfire Pistol Cartridges R357M7, 357 Remington Mag, Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point, 110 GR, 1295 fps, 50 Rd/bx."

You'll notice that the 110gr. 357 has less velocity and therefore less power than the 115gr. 327 round. Therefore, if they both produce magnum power then they both must produce magnum recoil.

And 115gr. bullets at 1300fps just happen to be a standard loading for the 9mm. Would you call that a magnum?

Personaly, I don't care one way or the other but a lot folks keep refering to the 327 as some kind of magic caliber with "Magnum" power and little recoil. Those two terms do not coexist together.

But hey, that's just my opinion.

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This round will go nowhere in my honest opinion.
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What is intriguing about an all steel, very heavy and clunky .32?

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I feel certain that all of the K32 types will come out of the woodwork suggesting new Model 16s with full lug barrels, picatinny rails, night sights and "tactical" lasers and grips.

Shawn, you should try one of those old, clunky, all steel .32s some time. They have a way of growing on you.

The "K32 types" I know would love to see S&W make a .327, so not quite all of them. We can do without the features mentioned. A square-butt K-frame .327 with six-inch barrel, set up like a Model 19, would tickle a lot of us junior codgers. Six rounds in the cylinder would be fine. Especially, no underlug barrel, please!
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What is intriguing about an all steel, very heavy and clunky .32?

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I feel certain that all of the K32 types will come out of the woodwork suggesting new Model 16s with full lug barrels, picatinny rails, night sights and "tactical" lasers and grips.

Shawn, you should try one of those old, clunky, all steel .32s some time. They have a way of growing on you.

The "K32 types" I know would love to see S&W make a .327, so not quite all of them. We can do without the features mentioned. A square-butt K-frame .327 with six-inch barrel, set up like a Model 19, would tickle a lot of us junior codgers. Six rounds in the cylinder would be fine. Especially, no underlug barrel, please!
OK - I give - just trying to stir the pot with my K32 friends!
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[/quote]You'll notice that the 110gr. 357 has less velocity and therefore less power than the 115gr. 327 round. Therefore, if they both produce magnum power then they both must produce magnum recoil.

And 115gr. bullets at 1300fps just happen to be a standard loading for the 9mm. Would you call that a magnum?[/quote]

Does the 9mm load you describe have a "magnum" recoil? Not hardly. Neither does the 110gr .357 Magnum load. The 110g .357 Magnum recoils approximately like a 158g .38 Special +P in the same weight gun.

By the reports I've read from a few .327 Magnum owners, the 100 grain JSP load at 1400 fps produces a slight sting with mild recoil to let you know it fired. It's recoil should be in the neighborhood of 20% less than a .357 Magnum. That'll be enough to be noticiable.

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Thanks for keeping an open mind.

There are a lot of people who would opt for something like this over a .357 Magnum or an airweight .38. People with arthritis who's hands can't take the pounding of the .357 or those who have small hands which limit them to J-Frames.

The ballistics are on a par with the .40 S&W round and exceed that of the 9mm. Ballistic gel tests show the 115g GDHP ending up with 14" of penetration and a nominally .50 caliber expansion. That's pretty doggone good for a small caliber gun.

Put it in a 4-6" SA like the Ruger Single Six and it competes with the .32-20 round. Coyote's beware! In a 4" airweight K-frame it would make an outstanding "kit gun" - taking .32 long, .32 H&R and .327 Mag.
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Brassfetcher.com reported 15 inches of penetration in the four layer denim FBI test with expansion to about .55 inches with the 115 grain round. That's just about a perfect power-to-weight-to-results ratio.
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For decades the 32-20 was a popular round for both rifles and handguns. The 32 H&R Magnum has also been popular.

In a longer barreled gun, 6" or so the 327 could be a nice varmint gun with a bit more power than the 32-20 or the H&R. It would save you some meat over the .38 Spl. or the .357. likely do about what the 17 HMR does with a larger bullet and more punch than the .22 Magnum.

I think the claims of .357 Magnum power in a smaller cartridge are a bit overstated. Might as well say it's more powerful than a .45 acp. They, the claims, seem to be based on the ME figures.

Could be a fun round. I'm not sure I need one but I wouldn't say no to trying it out.

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I just bought a Ruger Single Seven in .327 Federal caliber.

The nice part that no one seems to mention is that it is
chambered in a gun that normally takes .22 rimfire cartridges.
It is easy to carry in a holster and has plenty of power for
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Zeke, you're going to truly enjoy your Single Seven, it's a great little revolver and a good platform for the 327. I hope Rugers offering will breath new life into what I consider a very versatile chambering. I'm glad I bought a Model 632 when they were available.
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Wow, didn't expect this thread to re-emerge! The Single Seven from Ruger may (note the word "may") wake up somebody at Springfield... but I doubt it. There seems to be a serious sound of crickets out of S&W whenever the idea of a 327 FM chambering is mentioned. Of course they "tried" to sell some 32 H&R mags and even a few 327s, but it was almost like they were embarrassed to mention them, and then discontinued them as soon as they started to even be noticed. Don't think they would be popular? Try buying one now, especially the Model 16-4 or any of the Model 631s.

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I just bought a Ruger Single Seven in .327 Federal caliber.

The nice part that no one seems to mention is that it is
chambered in a gun that normally takes .22 rimfire cartridges.
It is easy to carry in a holster and has plenty of power for
the small stuff found in the woods of Pennsylvania where I
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The gun is the same size as the Colt Lightning, not the Ruger Bearcat, it might be 15-20% less bulk than a SAA. Having never handled a Single Six, I was surprised how big my Single Seven was (5.5"). I am a big fan of Uberti 38 Specials, which are the same size, so I have plenty of holsters.

You are right that it is a nice size, but one shouldn't get the impression that the gun is small, as 22LR might imply.
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If bullets of the same mass (diameter doesn't mater) leave the barrel at the same velocity, the momentum of both bullets is the same. In equal weight guns, the recoil could be different only if one round was loaded with more powder.
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While not a "mainstream" cartridge, the .327 still appears perfectly reloadable and effective, exceeding the old .32-20 cartridge in both accuracy and power. Not only does the newer Magnum operate at higher pressures, the accuracy of the newer of the cartridge exceeds the older round as well.

It will be 8 years in November since the cartridge was introduced, and it has yet to go the way of the .41 Action Express.
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While not a "mainstream" cartridge, the .327 still appears perfectly reloadable and effective, exceeding the old .32-20 cartridge in both accuracy and power. Not only does the newer Magnum operate at higher pressures, the accuracy of the newer of the cartridge exceeds the older round as well.

It will be 8 years in November since the cartridge was introduced, and it has yet to go the way of the .41 Action Express.
Unfortunately S&W dropped this caliber almost instantly. They released a couple of J Frames (632 Pro & 632 3") a few years back, did not make many of them, and 327 was gone from the lineup as quickly as it came. I was hoping for a 7 shot K or L frame in 327 with a 3" or 4" barrel, but nothing.

Ruger has done better with the 327 Mag. They currently have a 7 shot single action on the market and just re-released the SP101 in 327 (with a 4.2" barrel). I'm not a single action guy, and really don't care for Ruger's DA revolvers. I know they are built like tanks, but that is the problem. I like my guns to be aesthetically engineered so they are appealing to the eye. Ruger's tank guns are very unattractive to look at in my opinion. I can't get passed it.

Unfortunately I don't see S&W reentering the 327 market. I would be pleasantly surprised if they did, especially if it was a not a J Frame.
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It's a mystery to me too. The .327FM seems like the perfect J frame round. More powerful than a .38 Special with 1 more in the cylinder.

Seems like every LGS I go into has scads of .38 Special J frames right now. They are either moving a lot faster than it looks or (most likely) are not moving much at all. So the S&W folks might just be figuring there's not enough market for them.

Hard to get excited about a 7 shot L frame since 7 .357s fit just fine. If 7 fit in a K frame that could be an interesting special model but I doubt it would catch on with the mainstream.
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I still don't see the .327 Federal Magnum "dying out" anytime soon. American shooters tend to think "go big or go home". This is sad, because bigger is not always better.

Sometimes a smaller, yet adequately powerful, cartridge can perform rather well. The "big and brash" .357 Magnum is good, but fast, follow-up shots are frquently hampered by stout recoil and heavy muzzle blast. A powerful smallbore that efectively "splits the difference" between the 22s and the .357 caliber revolvers should be a welcome departure from the "it has to blow your doors off to be effective" mentality.
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Count me as a supporter...just when I was going to buy a Single-Seven I found a deal on a Freedom Arms 97 with a custom length 6" barrel...what a great shooter.

As to S&W guns, I have a 3" 60-10 .357 and would love the same gun in .327. One thing I am considering is having a well worn 6" 53 .22 Jet rebored to .310 and then have the extra rimfire cylinder rechambered to .327...

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I'm a big fan of both the .32 H&R magnum and the .327 Federal... I had a M16-4 converted to .327 Magnum by having the cylinder reamed.

My experience with Federal American Eagle 100gr JSP .327 Federal is that it is anything but a low recoiling round, that stuff is loaded HOT.

Sometimes it's difficult to reconcile the economics.... $25 or more for a 50rd box of AE .327 Federal or $20 or less for a 50rd box of .357 Magnum in varying bullet types/weights (and readily available)?

But like I said... I'm a fan of things .32 caliber, and I enjoy it when I get razzed by friends about should those "32 mouse guns", and then I let them shoot the converted 16-4 with the AE 100 gr. ammo... not so much the mouse gun now.. eh??

I also like supporting/shooting the "underdog" cartridges... like .41 Magnum, which has been declared dead numerous times, .45 Colt (ditto until Cowboy Action shooting), .44 Special... and the Mother of all impractical revolver cartridges... the .22 Jet.

I too wish the .327 Federal Magnum a long life... my next plan is to get a carbine length T/C contender barrel made for it (as well as for .22 Jet).
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One thing I am considering is having a well worn 6" 53 .22 Jet rebored to .310 and then have the extra rimfire cylinder rechambered to .327...

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Now there's an interesting idea for "shot out" M53's where replacement barrels are impossible to be had.

Many people are probably unaware that the .22 Jet is extremely hard on forcing cones/barrels, and barrel erosion in the M53's is not uncommon.
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Don't worry about the "economics" of the cartridge. If more supporters begin handloading the Fed. Mag. the popularity will continiue to increase.

Consider this: Once upon a time the 10mm was considered a "dead" cartridge. Now SIG/Sauer is building four models because "they heard the public outcry for the pistol, and answered".

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Just today I picked my model 632-1 and took it for a ride. So far I love it.

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Don't worry about the "economics" of the cartridge. If more supporters begin handloading the Fed. Mag. the popularity will continiue to increase.

Consider this: Once upon a time the 10mm was considered a "dead" cartridge. Now SIG/Sauer is building four models because "they heard the public outcry for the pistol, and answered".

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I agree with you about reloading. I couldn't afford to shoot mine without doing so.
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I'd love to get my wife a clone of her Model 63 Kit Gun in .32 Federal Mag. It would be the perfect companion piece, and give her something better than a .38 Special without the heavy recoil.

I'd like a 6" or 8" K-Frame in .32 Federal Mag. If a Model 16 comes my way I'm going to rechamber it.
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Well, I see the 327 Fed Mag has reared its head once again! I refer to "the gun that S&W should have made but didn't" as the Project 616 in my tale of how I built my own. So far, I have no reason to change my mind about what a great idea it is... I would suggest you plan on loading your own ammo for it to maximize its potential and that you keep everything really good and tight... mine has developed a tendency for the (old, already worn) extractor rod to back out and tie up the gun. I'll replace that rod soon and be good to go again!

I think the J-frame would work for 327 Fed Mag, especially now that it has been stretched slightly and strengthened significantly. I never have been able to understand why S&W is so determined to neglect their revolvers these days, especially when demand on the secondary market is so high. I guess the sales of plastic guns and bottom feeders have blinded them to the memory of "the horse they rode in on." Oh well!

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...I had two of those 632-1s in my hands when S&W was making them and passed...now they start at grand and work up...
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These revolvers are a fine investment. If you buy a big, 6" 32 Magnum and have it rechambered for the .327 Fed Mag, you'll be happier than you'd expect.

Hammer it did so and he happier than a "speckled pup under a red wagon", so to speak.

The cartridge has lots of power, great versatility and is accurate beyond expectations.

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... and for the nay sayers on this thread 7 years ago, have you had a chance to try the 327 FM yet and are you still denying it is here to stay? By the way, Pluto isn't a planet and there is a trace of atmosphere on one of Jupiter's moons!

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Yes, I am a newcomer to the caliber but I sure hope some manufacturer makes the decision to produce a couple frame sizes for the .327 Magnum, of course I would prefer that it be S&W but since they have been cool to the idea its a long shot. I've already gone over to the dark side and purchased a Ruger chambered for the .327 but only because there are no S&W offerings that are readily available nor are they affordable when they are found. Thanks for keeping the .327Mag alive until it catches on.
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Six years after being the OP on this post, I'm still intrigued by the .327 Fed Mag. I reload it for my GP100, and reload the .32 H&R for my SP101 and my S&W Mdl 432 (S&W has been producing Model 432's recently, even if they are not listed on the S&W web page).

Several companies make plated or lead (some coated) .312 bullets used by the .32 H&R Magnum and the .327 Federal Magnum. Reloading cuts costs way down. I manage to get a lot of reloads out of each piece of brass, only recently developing a few issues with brass that seems to be stretching a bit (but still useable).

After being an original sponsor of the .327 Fed Mag, Ruger dropped the caliber a couple of years ago. However, last year Ruger returned to it with a couple of guns mentioned above: a Single-Six model 7 shot SAA model in several barrel lengths and, more recently, a SP101 6 shot model with a 4" barrel. Ruger seems to think the caliber benefits from a longer barrel, and that make sense to me. Three inches might be a practical minimum, to avoid blast and get closer to the velocity potential of the round in typical loadings. I'd love to see a J frame in 3" (with 6 rounds) or a K frame in 4" (with 7 rounds!).

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If we do it right, the cartridge won't die. All we must do is keep handloading for it and asking for it (by name) and other manufactureres will follow suit.

Remember: Sig/Sauer is now building four, count 'em four pistols in 10mm Auto.

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A couple of years ago I saw a Clements conversion on an auction site. He took a Model 14, screwed a 16-4 barrel into the frame, cut a 327 Federal cylinder for it and fitted it to the Model 14 lockworks.

I didn't buy it at the time because I hadn't worked in almost a year and couldn't justify the expense due to fighting cancer and high medical bills.

I am still kicking myself...
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A couple of years ago I saw a Clements conversion on an auction site. He took a Model 14, screwed a 16-4 barrel into the frame, cut a 327 Federal cylinder for it and fitted it to the Model 14 lockworks.

I didn't buy it at the time because I hadn't worked in almost a year and couldn't justify the expense due to fighting cancer and high medical bills.

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I understand. I would like to see an 8.375" (8 3/8") version of a "K" frame S&W 616.

Talk about a "kick tail" varmint revolver! This would snuff out Brother Coyote's lights, like nobody's business!

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About 3 yr. ago a bud at the LGS called me . Said I should stop in and look at these stainless j frames (6 shot) in .327 Fed . they just got in. These were put out by a distributor , the name escapes me now. Long story short , left $5xx.with the shopkeeper got me new little Smith !! 100 gr. Am.Eagle are a handful in the 632.
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About 3 yr. ago a bud at the LGS called me . Said I should stop in and look at these stainless j frames (6 shot) in .327 Fed . they just got in. These were put out by a distributor , the name escapes me now. Long story short , left $5xx.with the shopkeeper got me new little Smith !! 100 gr. Am.Eagle are a handful in the 632.
Have added to the fleet with a GP 100 and Single Seven (7.5"barrel) over the last 2 yr. Brass from Starline and bullets from Hornaday and Sierra on my reloading self.
That's a great arrangement you have! How are they shooting? Something tells me that there could be a groundswell of support for the cartridge; seeing how the .32-20 was great, but the newer cartridge is even better!
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