327 Federal Mag From Smith?

[CATI1835]

I was watching a YouTube live feed last night and the host, a respected firearms enthusiast, was asked whether he liked the 327 Federal Mag round. He said he liked it very much. He went on to say he wished S&W would resume offering revolvers in that caliber. He made an interesting comment that got me thinking. He suggested a TEN round N frame might be possible. I don't know if it could be done or not, but a ten round revolver in .327 would definitely be on my radar. Anyone else?

 

[101Voodoo]

Wish they'd bring back the Model 632.

 

[smitholdtimer]

CATI1835

Well sir, if this will cause them (S&W) to rethink their decision on the .327 Mag. I'm all for it but I am not giving up on a nice J frame in addition to a K or L frame. I've said it before, this is a cartridge that needs to survive in my opinion. You just do not know how it chafes me to buy Ruger to get a .327 Mag.

 

[Bastogne71]

There is a M632-2 pro on Gun Broker with a current bid of $1,525 - bid, not asking price! Why can't Smith & Wesson marketing see that there is a strong market for a 327 magnum? Just look at the prices that the 16-4, 631, and 632's are actually selling for and tell me why S&W won't make a reissue or new model? They have abandoned the double action 327 to Ruger's SP-101.

The 327 mag I wish for would be a model 616 built on the K frame. No lug or lock allowed. Six or seven shots, doesn't matter but keep the weight down. Or they could do another run of the 632-2 Pro that I've been trying to buy but not willing to pay $1,500 for!

 

[101Voodoo]

You know what I'd really like is a nice six shot 649 in .327 Mag.

That would be an outstanding pocket pistol.

 

[Jebus35745]

It would be a great gun in a K frame blued or stainless. I can remember a friend was an FFL and the flyers I got, I watched the 327's sit there with no interest. When they said the caliber would be dropped, they sold out fast.

Had Andy Horvath make me 2 K frames in .32 long, want the accuracy right now not the power. The one I just got back, I asked abt .327 and how the .32 long would shoot through it. He said go with the long cause his chambers are tight, he felt it would make it more accurate.

S&W could make an initial run to see how they would do, then make more if the demand is there. Making money is the name of the game I thought!!! Larry

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Got a 631 on my hip NOW. Nicknamed "The Turtle Murderer". Late to come to them but I am firmly in the .32 camp.

 

[lscocoa]

K-frame in 8 3/8" would be a great critter getter and a 4" would be a great carry/woods gun . A 6" or 5" would fit in just fine to . 10 shot n-frame if feasible , oh yea!

 

[Joe Kent]

Why not get a 16-4 and deepen the chambers?

 

[steelslaver]

I have a 4" 16-4 and thought about reaming it to the 327, but it is a beautiful gun and I had to lay out the most I ever paid for a gun to get it.
I really like it and all the 32 rounds are great. I have a couple old I frames and a 31-1 J frame in 32 long.

I don't get why S&W doesn't make more of them either.

There are 2 model 16s on Gunbroke right now a 8 3/8 minimum of $1525

A 6" with a minimum of $1275

Y0u would think that if they demand that S&W could sell some new ones.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

I want an 8-3/8" clone of a Model 19 or Model 66 in .327 Federal Magnum with a fine front sight and a narrow rear for small game, varmints, and predator hunting. Don't want heavy underlugged barrel - put the weight into the barrel length. Must have a fluted cylinder.

Would also like a 3" stainless J-frame 327 for the wife, preferably a version of the 638 or 649, but a 3" 60 would be acceptable.

 

[tjpopkin]

How about a Model 632-1...327 Federal in black or silver?





I had rechambered a 16-4 (Bowens rechambered) for .327 Federal...4" and fantastic....accuracy with .32 long has not diminished, but Point of Impact varies more than any other gun I have shot....with the .357 Mag, a .38 Special wadcutter hits much higher, like and inch....but with any of the .327 Federal guns....3 S&Ws and 1 Ruger, if sighted for .327 Fed, the .32 Long WC hits 3-4 inches left and 3" high....I cannot understand the rounds displacing to the left or right, but they do....twist for bullet weight, but all are 100gr....any suggestions?

I would LOVE a Model 616 in .327 Federal....a 5" gun with a removable port, since the .327 Federal has quite a blast, especially with H110. Power Pistol is better in this regard.

 

[jaymoore]

I would also go for a .32 with a long barrel. For shots out to 100yds. Maybe even 200m if it's really accurate. I have a 10" .32 Mag TC Contender barrel, but would prefer a revolver. (The TC's kinda messed up in that it has a 0.308" groove dia. Brass looks really weird when loaded. Wasp-waisted and all.)

 

[CScott]

I was all set to buy a Ruger in .327 when a Model 632-1 became available. I thought I was paying too much but seeing them for $1500 +/- makes me feel much better. Now, having shot the little bugger a few hundred rounds, I would probably pay $1500 if I had to. A kit gun with real power!
I'd pay more than that for an 8 3/8" K frame 327. What a cool varmint gun that would make!
Scott

 

[Brian in Oregon]

How about a Model 632-1...327 Federal in black or silver?

Why oh why did they machine the bevel in the front of the underlug? It ticks me off when S&W does unnecessary gimmick machining like this. I'd have to take a close look at a stainless version to see if it is possible to machine that bevel off of it. This is exactly why I shun some of the performance center guns. Performance means accuracy and smooth action, not unnecessary fad machine work for bling.

 

[tjpopkin]

I understand that Henry is making a lever gun, both rifle and carbine, in .327 Federal to be available later in the month. Should be fun....

 

[peyton]

I had both of my 16-4 4 inch revolver's reamed to accept the 327 and I am glad I did it. They shoot great.

It was mentioned above that it irks me greatly that the past 5 327 revolver's I bought are made by Ruger!!

 

[smitholdtimer]

Brian in Oregon

I agree completely with Brian in Oregon, my preference would be to increase quality and omit the additional items now included and just produce a quality revolver that works without having to be returned to the factory to cure what should have never been allowed to leave.
On another note the exorbitant prices being asked for and received are caused by the relative scarcity of the product. Some few who make those high prices valid are only thinking of making an investment hoping to realize a profit when they dispose of the item. If S&W were to produce a later version with "from the factory quality" and lacking those other unnecessary items now included, said purchases would not be the great investment that they were intended to be. Of course all this is just a personal opinion and not meant to brow beat any one or company.

 

[peyton]

I thought about the value that decreased on the 16-4's after I had the cylinders reamed out. The way I figure it, my great great grand kids will have to deal with that problem!!

 

[caleb4387]

would an 8 shot l frame be doable?