Looking for Feedback on "new" .327 round

[Maverick0313]

Thinking of acquiring a Ruger SP 101 in this caliber........

 

[clandestine]

I wont tell you what to do but I will say this:

45 GAP.................

 

[TBAGRR]

lol... i dont see it really catching on either

 

[joppaj]

It seems like a brilliant idea and if they'd chamber the LCR in it, I think it would sell like crazy. That said, ammo supply has been horrendous and therefore it's expensive when you can find it at all. To my knowledge, only Ruger is chambering for it right now. Obviously if S&W or even Taurus decided to offer a revolver set up for it, it would be a big boost.

 

[Ethan83]

It seems like a brilliant idea and if they'd chamber the LCR in it, I think it would sell like crazy. That said, ammo supply has been horrendous and therefore it's expensive when you can find it at all. To my knowledge, only Ruger is chambering for it right now. Obviously if S&W or even Taurus decided to offer a revolver set up for it, it would be a big boost.

Yeah, I can't believe they haven't chambered the LCR for it yet. I would've thought they'd do that one before the .357. I mean isn't that exactly the kind of gun the cartridge was designed for? And doesn't Ruger have some sort of stake in this cartridge catching on?

Oh well.

 

[joppaj]

Yeah, I can't believe they haven't chambered the LCR for it yet. I would've thought they'd do that one before the .357. I mean isn't that exactly the kind of gun the cartridge was designed for? And doesn't Ruger have some sort of stake in this cartridge catching on?

My thoughts exactly. I seem to recall that the round was the result of a partnership between Ruger and Federal.

 

[Biggfoot44]

It is an extra hot .32 , think Elmer Keith loads in .32-20 . It is a very interesting round . The .45GAP comparison is not fitting since a .327 can also fire .32 mag , 32 S&W Long, and .32 S&W .
The marketing streatch is to sell a compact defensive gun in .32 that kicks harder than a .38spl . I look forward to having a field gun in this cal, and feel that at least as much marketing should have gone to the sporting useage.

 

[mbz300sdl]

I wont tell you what to do but I will say this:

45 GAP.................

Maybe not quite that bad cause of what its said below

It is an extra hot .32 , think Elmer Keith loads in .32-20 . It is a very interesting round . The .45GAP comparison is not fitting since a .327 can also fire .32 mag , 32 S&W Long, and .32 S&W .
The marketing streatch is to sell a compact defensive gun in .32 that kicks harder than a .38spl . I look forward to having a field gun in this cal, and feel that at least as much marketing should have gone to the sporting useage.

That said I still don't think it will catch on. I think the sp-101 should come back in 9mm again

 

[john_bud]

I wont tell you what to do but I will say this:

45 GAP.................

I disagree, it won't be nearly that popular...

 

[ozwyn]

.327?

A solution in desperate search for a problem?

.45 gap, .41 ae, .357 sig See that bucket? .327 is there with the propeitary, the inevitably less-than-successful rounds doing the job that older, more established cartidges already manage just fine.

 

[august1410]

I wont tell you what to do but I will say this:

45 GAP.................

Remember 9mm Federal?

Was Charter Arms the only company to chamber a gun in it?

 

[mbz300sdl]

Remember 9mm Federal?

Was Charter Arms the only company to chamber a gun in it?

Here you go!

http://www.ammo-one.com/9mmFedRim.html

 

[august1410]

Here you go!

http://www.ammo-one.com/9mmFedRim.html

Limit one cartridge per customer!!!!

$3.95 a round.

That's $197.50 for a box of 50.....if you can find it.


The Charter Arms Pitbull makes a nice paperweight.

 

[mbz300sdl]

Limit one cartridge per customer!!!!

$3.95 a round.

That's $197.50 for a box of 50.....if you can find it.


The Charter Arms Pitbill makes a nice paperweight.

Or investment what's that gun going to be worth to a collector of rare firearms in 30 years?

 

[Maryland Hunter]

Some pretty good info on the .327 on wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.327_Federal_Magnum

MH

 

[TheGibster]

I have "purchased" a Ruger GP100 in .327 Fed Mag but, unfortunately, I live in MD and it is 4 deep on a waiting list as I can only get 1 new gun every month (or 2 guns & wait 60 days). I have applied for "collector status" with the MSP but haven't heard back yet. (only 10 days on the app so not unexpected). I plan on using it as a "kill gun" on wounded boar in Georgia. Probably more gun than I needed for that purpose but I wanted something different.

 

[ThawMyTongue]

I have "purchased" a Ruger GP100 in .327 Fed Mag but, unfortunately, I live in MD and it is 4 deep on a waiting list as I can only get 1 new gun every month (or 2 guns & wait 60 days). I have applied for "collector status" with the MSP but haven't heard back yet. (only 10 days on the app so not unexpected). I plan on using it as a "kill gun" on wounded boar in Georgia. Probably more gun than I needed for that purpose but I wanted something different.

Welcome to the forum!

Once you get the GP100, a range report would greatly appreciated!

 

[Maverick0313]

2A gize have convinced me that getting ammo at this point in time is the limiting factor. Can't thank everyone responding for your comments and information. Once again, this proves what a great resource this forum is for anything guns (and stuff)!!!!!

 

[ThawMyTongue]

2A gize have convinced me that getting ammo at this point in time is the limiting factor. Can't thank everyone responding for your comments and information. Once again, this proves what a great resource this forum is for anything guns (and stuff)!!!!!

Are you saying 2A talked you OUT of buying a firearm?? Are they feeling well over there?

I'm gonna have to head over there soon, getting the funds set aside for a CCW gun.

 

[joppaj]

Once you get the GP100, a range report would greatly appreciated!

Yes it will, and welcome to the forum indeed!