I Became a Member of the 327 Federal Magnum Club Today

[weblance]

Ive have wanted a 327 Federal Magnum revolver for some time now. I wanted a 6 shot centerfire snub nosed revolver I could shoot lower powered ammo in for plinking, then load the full power stuff for defense. I also wanted this for my wife, as she has difficulty with limited hand strength, and cant control even the lightest 38 Special ammo very well. When its under her control, I will load it with 32 H&R Mag, when its under my control, 327 Federal Magnum.

I have been watching for a deal on my local Armslist for a couple years. I wasnt going to pay the ridiculous prices the 327 revolvers command on Gunbroker, and the other internet sources. A few days ago, this Taurus 2" stainless 327 showed up on my local Armslist. The original owner claims he shot less than 50 rounds through it. That looks to be true. Today was MY day. $300

 

[murf]

nice pic, nice gun.

let us know how it shoots!

murf

 

[Dan-O]

Very nice indeed.

 

[C0untZer0]

Nice

Hopefully with Ruger re-introducing the 327 in the SP101 4.2" barrel there are shorter barreled offering to come.

 

[gun_with_a_view]

Sure would be nice to see a chrongraphed velocity finding for that two-inch barrel. It may loose a lot of it's pizzaz compared to longer barrels, but still be a contender with the 38 Special. That looks like one darn good backup gun. If the bullet don't hit 'em, the blast will flatten 'em.

 

[SlowFuse]

I had one of these a few years back, bought it when they were blowing them out at a little over $200. The muzzle flash is impressive, I have a video around here of it being fired in the dark. Federal American Eagle 115's had the best flash for factory. Heavy Enforcer loads were best overall, but handloaded. It was a good conceal carry piece but probably would have blinded everyone involved and set something on fire if I had to use it!

 

[GRIZ22]

I have the same revolver. I got it two years ago and use it for ccw loaded with Federal 85 gr 327 magnums. I found little difference in accuracy between the 32 short, 32 long, 32 H&R, & 327 magnum.

 

[weregunner]

Congrats.
Beautiful revolver.
www.buffalobore.com has several loads in .32 H&R magnum or in .327.
www.georgia-arms.com has .32 H&R magnum loads that are great.

I also use www.ammoseek.com and www.gunbot.net to find deals on the .32 calibers that fit the Taurus 327.

The .32 calibers are very versatile. Good job.

 

[Stainz]

The Federal 85 & 100gr loadings, as well as the Speer 85 & 115gr GDJHP loads, had 2" barrel chrono info - I seem to recall 1200 - 1400 fps. Besides the .327 Fed Magnum & .32 H&RM, my non-comped enclosed hammer 2 1/8" S&W has also chambered and fired .32 S&WL, .32 S&W, and .32 ACP (It has a vestigial rim to catch the extractor star.). Congratulations on getting a 'universal' .32!

Stainz

 

[weblance]

Well... I couldnt help myself. Too much time at the computer today, because it was storming outside.

I ordered a 7.5" Single Seven

 

[weregunner]

Good choice.

I've got two Rugers to complement my 327.

A Ruger GP-100 and SP-101.

 

[lincen]

Finally was able shoot both of my new Ruger 327's. Hard to say which one I enjoyed most but the nod may go to the Single Seven. Nice to have the magnum capability but preferred shooting the 32 Longs and 32 acp's.

 

[Hokkmike]

Welcome to the club!

A helpful suggestion to you. When shooting the lesser calibers, 32. short, 32. long, and 32 magnum make sure you clean the cylinder before firing the .327. The wall of the cartridge compresses up against the cylinder and traps the residue from the previous smaller cartridge and cause the shell casing to stick. Sometimes it is a little hard to get out.

This can be true whenever you fire a more powerful cartridge, whichever it is, AFTER the smaller one. It is not a gun damaging problem nor is it a very serious problem but it can be annoying and time consuming.

Have fun!

 

[Zendude]

Nice 327! The 32 caliber revolvers are fun to shoot.

 

[Dain Bramage]

...make sure you clean the cylinder before firing the .327.

I second the suggestion.

At SAAMI max pressure of 45,000 psi, the .327 is even higher pressure than the 35,000 psi .357 mag. Care should be exercised in shooting mixed cartridge lengths.

When shooting a mixed bag, I always shoot .327 first, followed by .32 mag, or any other lesser cartridges. Then I thoroughly clean the cylinder before shooting .327 again.

Owners of the even higher, rifle-class pressure .454 Casull (65,000 psi) or .460 mag. are even more hinky about shooting .45 Colt. Some go as far as keeping separate cylinders for the different lengths.

 

[JSH1]

Welcome to the club!

A helpful suggestion to you. When shooting the lesser calibers, 32. short, 32. long, and 32 magnum make sure you clean the cylinder before firing the .327. The wall of the cartridge compresses up against the cylinder and traps the residue from the previous smaller cartridge and cause the shell casing to stick. Sometimes it is a little hard to get out....

I'll second that as well. I have a Ruger SP101 in 32 H&R Mag that I shoot mostly 32 S&W long in. One day I decided to shoot some magnums after shooting 200 S&W long wadcutters. The cartridges went in fine but the empty cases were locked in so tight that I had to take the gun home and use a punch to get them out. The 32 H&R mag cases had a ring around them where the brass had expanded around the ring of cylinder fouling from the S&W longs.

I only made that mistake once!