Wait for S&W or buy Taurus 327FedMag?

[old bear]

I have not read all the responses, so if I am repeating forgive me.

Two thoughts, I have one Taurus revolver a M-617 .357 Magnum it has been a decent gun. Nothing fancy about but it has always worked.

Second, I've found that when I "settle" on the second option I've never been totally pleased and generally end up spending more money to buy what I wanted in the first place.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[mtgianni]

I have a couple of 32 H&R's. a 7 shot CA Professional and a Ruger single six mag. From what I see the CA will not take the pressures the Ruger will. CA says they will never again make a 327 Fed. The Target Patriot 4" CA I had was ok but reports are they did not hold up. I don't need the top end of the 327 but would like a little heavier 32 Mag.
If I wanted a 631 and I do, I would set aside $150 -$200 a month in a fund and keep going until I had one.

 

[Lost Californian]

Yes, the SP101 in 3" was tempting me. The shorter barrel keeps it from being too heavy, but I don't think they make that length anymore, do they?

They dropped it for awhile, then brought it back.

Model Number: 5784 Caliber: 327 Fed Mag

Grips Black Rubber, Engraved Wood
Front Sight Black Ramp
Barrel Length 3"
Material Stainless Steel

Capacity 6
Rear Sight Integral
Twist 1:16" RH
Finish Satin Stainless

Overall Length 8"
Weight 27 oz.
Grooves 5
Available in CA No
Available in MA No
UPC 7-36676-05784-9
Suggested Retail $749.00

 

[Rammer Jammer]

Keep looking for a Smith &Wesson but get Ruger LCR(x) now. Avoid any Taurus product at all costs.

Skip the SP101 too. I've had five and only kept one. Their triggers suck. The LCR(x) have fantastic stock triggers and though ugly are great guns for carry.

Also at the price of a S&W 327 would you be willing to carry it

 

[LCC]

Keep looking for a Smith &Wesson but get Ruger LCR(x) now. Skip the SP101 too. I've had five and only kept one. Their triggers suck. The LCR(x) have fantastic stock triggers and though ugly are great guns for carry.

Also at the price of a S&W 327 would you be willing to carry it

Wollf springs in my Sp101 3" .357 turned a so-so trigger into a very shootable one. Sold a 3" LCRx, didn't like the reset on the trigger, too easy to short stroke...which just illustrates, different strokes for different folks.
As to Taurus being 'garbage'...a false canard when applied to today's production line.

 

[Gunhacker]

Question for GUNHACKER. Do you have a feel for how the availability is for the 16-4 in 3", and how well does it perform with the 327 in the one you have reamed out? Interesting option if it's not too much of a job for a good GS.

The 16-4 was not made with a 3" baarel, they were made in 4", 6" and 8-3/8" barrels.

Finding a 16-4 is a tall order these days, and when one comes up for sale it's price tag is North of $1000.

They are a few people on this forum that had one made up, this is one of the recent ones:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...16-a-post136625893.html?260686=#post136625893

Changing a .32 H&R Magnum cylinder to .327 Federal only takes a .327 Federal chamber reamer to extend the length of the existing chamber to fit the longer .327 Federal case.

How do I like my re-chambered 16-4?

I like it! The full length under lug barrel really helps to soak up the recoil, the Federal 100 gr. factory ammo is pretty lively stuff.

The Ruger SP101 I have is a handful with that Federal ammo.

You may ask, why did I buy the Ruger when I already have the converted 16-4?

Because it's stainless, and lighter than the 4" 686 that I've been using as a "camping/hiking" gun.

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Been on the "327FedUp" wait train for years.
Missed out on a 632CCPro about 6 years ago deciding if I wanted to add another caliber to the stable and waiting for the $1100 price tag to come down. Kicking myself for not doing it.
$2000 for a Python back then. Where am I going with this post anyway?

 

[Bastogne71]

Finding a 16-4 is a tall order period these days, and when one comes up for sale it's price tag is North of $1000.

You may ask, why did I buy the Ruger when I already have the converted 16-4?

Because it's stainless, and lighter than the 4" 686 that I've been using as a "camping/hiking" gun.

$1,000 for a decent model 16-4 would be a real bargain in today's market.

Just for fun, I weighed my 6" Model 16-4 and got an empty weight of 44.2 ounces. The SP-101 4.2" only weighed 29.6 ounces or 14.6 ounces less.

 

[Cal44]

The chambers of the 432PD and 431PD could be increased to accept the 327, but with the light weight (13 oz) I don't think the recoil would be tolerable. I will just stick with the 32 H&R.

That's probably not a great idea.

Sort of like reaming out a 642 to accept 357 Mag.

It would probably work, but 327 and 357 mag would be way over pressure for an Aluminum gun.

S&W made the Scandium alloy guns for a reason -- to strengthen the frame for magnum rounds.

You would stand a good chance of cracking the frame.

Now I'd like to see a Scandium version of the 340PD in 327 Federal. But it would kick like a mule.

 

[Well Armed]

I own Rugers, Smiths, and Taurus revolvers. I never had an issue with Taurus revolvers, and I wouldn't think twice buying another before paying the exorbitant prices that some of the Smiths are going for.

Taurus hate is based on stuff they made almost a decade ago now.

 

[AJ]

That's probably not a great idea.

Sort of like reaming out a 642 to accept 357 Mag.

It would probably work, but 327 and 357 mag would be way over pressure for an Aluminum gun.

S&W made the Scandium alloy guns for a reason -- to strengthen the frame for magnum rounds.

You would stand a good chance of cracking the frame.

Now I'd like to see a Scandium version of the 340PD in 327 Federal. But it would kick like a mule.

I just sold a 342Ti AirLite II. These are .38 Special and rated for .38 Special +P. Have arthritis in my shooting hand and these are pretty whippy with full power loads. These light guns are hard to control especially when your hands hurt to begin with. Traded the 342 for a like new WW II Victory Model.