Compare 2 newer .327 Magnum Revolvers

[JACKMT]

Interested in experience & feedback regarding the Ruger SP101 .327 Federal & the S&W Model 632 in .327 Federal Magnum? Sounds like a potent cartridge similar to .357 Magnum & maybe easier for concealed carry.

Thanks & you may post & or email me.

 

[Trad Archer]

I have the sp101. I like it a lot. It's a good ccw.

 

[k_randomfactor]

Both are good guns. I like the 327FM as a small field cartridge, as opposed to a SD offering, but that's just me. At this point, I'd rather use a 357Mag due to the wealth of data on the various loads available, and the availability of good, proven SD rounds. Give the 327FM a few years and let's get some good empirical data on it, and I might change my tune.

The Ruger is a tad bigger, and noticably heavier. I also don't like the crappy 'adjustable' rear sight they out on a bunch of those 327 SP101s. I own a 357 SP101 and love the heck outta it. I have it as a field gun, and don't necessarily use it for CCW, but it works well.

The 632 is a S&W J-frame. If you've seen one, you've seen them all. Little smaller, lighter, and probably easier to CCW than the Ruger.

Either would be a good choice IMHO, and that 327FM is a cool little round. Accurate, mild recoil (38SPL range), a little loud out of a short bbl like that. It's one of my favorite new cartridges to come out.

 

[Chuck Perry]

I have the SP101. Great gun, fun cartridge. Recoil with top end loads is right there with the 357. I always say it, but this is a reloader's cartridge. The spectrum of loadings possible runs from mouse fart recoiless to fire breathing magnums.

 

[MMCSRET]

I bought a Charter Arms Target Patriot in 327 because it had the longest barrel on the market at the time and was the only one with adjustable sights. I cast and hand load for it and find it is a great belt gun for field carry, 150 yard milk jugs are easy with my loads. It does not replace a 357; it compliments it!!!!!!!!!!!