Ruger SP101 Now in .327

[Alamo]

Chant with me, 1894 in .327 Federal, 1894 in .327 Federal, 1894 in .327 Federal...

That was going to be my back-up excuse for not getting one -- no compatible lever gun. Now you go and try to ruin it...

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That would make a perfect boat anchor if it wasn't so purdy.

It's a GP100 for little people.

 

[VERT]

That would make a perfect boat anchor if it wasn't so purdy.

Small frame. Only 29 oz so just a smidge more then a Glock. Difference is the Glock won't rust.

 

[ponch]

I'm 99% sure the original .327 was an SP101.

yes ruger was the 1st on the market with the .327 in their sp101 with 3 1/16 bbl. then they came out with the gp 100 with a 4" bbl then they had the black hawk. just recently they introduced the single seven in 3 different bbl lengths. ive got the sp 101,the gp100,and two of the single sevens next WILL b the 4" sp101

 

[NKBJ]

How heavy of a bullet can you cast for the .327?

 

[Mgderf]

Chant with me, 1894 in .327 Federal, 1894 in .327 Federal, 1894 in .327 Federal...

YES,YES,YES...!

 

[throttletony]

I'm 99% sure the original .327 was an SP101.

This seems right, done to fit 6 shots in a 5 shot (357) frame

 

[BehindBlueI's]

This seems right, do e to fit 6 shots in a 5 shot (357) frame

Makes you wonder if the LCR is up next. 3" LCR(x) in .327 would be the perfect gun to <insert whatever it is that'd be perfect for here>.

 

[indiucky]

Small frame. Only 29 oz so just a smidge more then a Glock. Difference is the Glock won't rust.

But it will melt if left out in the sun...

 

[45fan]

Ruger is also making the single six in .327. I like the caliber, and think its kinda neat, but past that, it fills a niche that just doesnt really exist in this state. Really a touch too small for me to be comfortable deer hunting with it, really too much to rabbit or squirrel hunt with (and actually bring back anything edible). Possibly a decent 'yote pistol, but not any better than a 357, or a 22 WMR in that area.

As an anti-personal pocket pistol, I think the usefulness is there, but with so many other options that are just as good, and MUCH easier to find on a store shelf, it kinda turns me off for that use as well. If I had the money burning a hole in my pocket, I think I would own one. But honestly, there just isnt anything that it can do that my 38/357 revolvers cant do just as well, or better.

 

[Gunaria]

I have actually shot a Ruger 327 mag before and it's a snappy little round.

 

[Twangbanger]

Ok, I'll continue this parlor game. How about a MkII auto pistol with ported barrel and optics mount?

It would allow the .22LR Steel Challenge people to "shoot major"

 

[throttletony]

Ok, I'll continue this parlor game. How about a MkII auto pistol with ported barrel and optics mount?

It would allow the .22LR Steel Challenge people to "shoot major"

Lolz. Bonus points for creativity.
For soklme reason i think that a .22 match might have a bullet diameter max closer to .22, not
327

 

[snorko]

Whittakers has the .327 in stock. A road trip tomorrow might be needed.

 

[ModernGunner]

Nothing against Ruger revolvers at all, just still prefer S&W's.

The .327 just seems to be an answer for a non-existent problem. The .357 Mag. / .38 Spl. 'combo' may well be the most versatile handgun caliber extant, though one could probably just as easily make that argument for the .44 Mag. / .44 Spl.

Don't really need another 'redunant' caliber to maintain "just because".

 

[GunsNstuff]

I love the idea of this. I think you can shoot 5 different calibers out of it? Plus it's the most beautiful revolver ever made in my opinion.

 

[throttletony]

I have actually shot a Ruger 327 mag before and it's a snappy little round.

If I remember correctly, it's a very high pressure round -
Does anyone here RELOAD 327 Fed mag on a regular basis? Just curious

Also, I hope Ruger brings the round back in other revolvers -- they used to have a GP100 in 327 as well, it was a 7-shot.
This round might get a chance if it gains some popularity when we aren't in a gun/ammo crisis! The original release was just bad luck with timing

 

[Mgderf]

If I remember correctly, it's a very high pressure round -
Does anyone here RELOAD 327 Fed mag on a regular basis? Just curious...

I just started reloading the .327fedmag.
I've only loaded 60 rounds so far. Ten test loads, then a full box when those proved useful.
My 2009 Hodgdon manual lists pressures everywhere from 11,200psi with a 90gr cast bullet and 32.7grs of Trailboss on the low end, clear up to 43,000psi with a 90gr SIE JHC on top of 6.1gr HP-38 (max load).

These are both data for .327fed mag.
It can be loaded down, or VERY hot for a .32cal.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I got the opportunity to handle it at the NRAAM on Saturday.

I like it but I want it in a different caliber.

rhino made the sensible observation that it would make sense to see this in the LCR.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

rhino made the sensible observation that it would make sense to see this in the LCR.

AHEM.

Makes you wonder if the LCR is up next. 3" LCR(x) in .327 would be the perfect gun to <insert whatever it is that'd be perfect for here>.