Is 327 Magnum any good?

Is 327 Magnum any good?

327 Federal Magnum performs so well because it operates at a higher pressure than the . 357 Mag. —45,000 psi as opposed to 35,000 psi. But recoil is reduced because it fires smaller diameter and slightly lighter bullets.

What guns are chambered in 327 Federal Magnum?

Ruger offered the double-action six-shot SP101 and seven-shot GP100, and the full-sized single-action eight-shot Blackhawk, revolvers chambered in . 327 Federal Magnum. A version of the Ruger SP101 with a 3 1/16″ barrel chambered in the . 327 Federal Magnum was released in January 2008.

Are 38 special and 357 interchangeable?

But here’s the deal: Because the two rounds are loaded with bullets that are the same diameters, but the 357 Magnum merely has a longer case and more powder, the 38 Special cartridge can be safely fired in guns marked 357 Magnum, but not vice-versa.

Is the new 327 Federal Magnum the right cartridge for You?

The new .327 Federal Magnum is the latest in a line of popular .32-caliber cartridges dating from the turn of the last century. From left: .32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum. Both groups are right. The .327 Federal Magnum is perfectly comfortable in either situation and offers the best of all worlds.

What is the difference between the SP101 and the 327 Mag?

It seems that the .327 Mag. is inbetween the .32 H&R Mag. and .357 Mag. at both ends of the gun. Federal is promoting the new .327 Mag. as a self-defense cartridge and the Ruger SP101 is usually seen as a concealed carry revolver, particularly with the 3″ barrel option.

Can you shoot a 32 S&W in a 327?

The .32 S&W cartridge (circa 1878), the .32 S&W Long (1902) and the .32 H&R Magnum (1983) can each be fired in guns chambered for the .327. However, due to the long bullet jump, firing the above “short” cartridges in the long .327 chamber generally fails to produce good accuracy.

What revolvers are available in 327?

The revolvers in .327 available at this writing include the Ruger Single Seven in 4.62-, 5.5- and 7.5-inch barrels; the compact LCR; and the midsize SP101 with a 4.2-inch barrel. Taurus offers a couple of snubnose guns – one with a 2-inch barrel and the other with a 3-inch ported tube.