SteadyD
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I picked up a Ruger LCR in 327 today and took it to the range. What a fun gun! I shot some Hornady 80 grain 32 H&R Magnums and Federal Hydra Shok low recoil 85 grain 327 Federal Magnums.
As expected the Hornady 32 H&R were soft shooters, much less recoil than a 38 by my perception. What was surprising was just how controllable the 327 Hydra Shoks were. I was expecting a very stout kick and was instead greeted with recoil that I personally felt was similar to a 125 grain + p 38 from a 442/642 (apples to oranges comparison, both in ammo and firearm, I know). I've no doubt that the tamer grip played some role in that, and obviously a bullet weighing 40 grains less. I'm sure the hotter 327 loads could become unpleasant but this load was very nice.
Now granted, recoil is subjective from person to person, but I could have shot several hundred rounds of the 327 Hydra Shoks if my wallet could support it. I initially thought I'd carry 32 H&R in this gun but my experience with the 327 Federal Hydra Shoks has me reconsidering.
I often see folks with arthritis or other ailments switching to the 32 H&R Magnum, and I can certainly see why. Very comfortable round to shoot, and you get 6 instead of 5 as an added bonus. If I should find myself in a similar situation that's the route I'll go. This was my first experience with .32 caliber rounds and I'm now prepared to get on the bandwaggon.
As expected the Hornady 32 H&R were soft shooters, much less recoil than a 38 by my perception. What was surprising was just how controllable the 327 Hydra Shoks were. I was expecting a very stout kick and was instead greeted with recoil that I personally felt was similar to a 125 grain + p 38 from a 442/642 (apples to oranges comparison, both in ammo and firearm, I know). I've no doubt that the tamer grip played some role in that, and obviously a bullet weighing 40 grains less. I'm sure the hotter 327 loads could become unpleasant but this load was very nice.
Now granted, recoil is subjective from person to person, but I could have shot several hundred rounds of the 327 Hydra Shoks if my wallet could support it. I initially thought I'd carry 32 H&R in this gun but my experience with the 327 Federal Hydra Shoks has me reconsidering.
I often see folks with arthritis or other ailments switching to the 32 H&R Magnum, and I can certainly see why. Very comfortable round to shoot, and you get 6 instead of 5 as an added bonus. If I should find myself in a similar situation that's the route I'll go. This was my first experience with .32 caliber rounds and I'm now prepared to get on the bandwaggon.