Comments on: New Firearm and Caliber: Ruger SP101 Chambered for the 327 Federal Magnum Cartridge http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/ Police Training and Officer Safety Tips Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:28:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Henry Humphries http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-12419 Henry Humphries Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:35:06 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-12419 I sincerely hope that the .327 mag fairs better than the H&R mag. I sincerely hope that the .327 mag fairs better than the H&R mag.

]]> By: jake http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11558 jake Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:16:37 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11558 yes there is no big deal about a six shooter in medium to large frame revovers. the big deal is that you can have six man stopping rounds in a small frame revolver. note to john nau who posted above. this round will kill the largest of men on pcp. i promise. lights out. yes there is no big deal about a six shooter in medium to large frame revovers. the big deal is that you can have six man stopping rounds in a small frame revolver. note to john nau who posted above. this round will kill the largest of men on pcp. i promise. lights out.

]]> By: Jim http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11172 Jim Fri, 07 May 2010 19:38:17 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11172 I think that the .327 Federal Magnum is the future. It has more power than the .38 and more muzzle velocity than the .357. A Gun chambered in .327 Federal Magnum will also fire .32 ACP .32 S&W .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Magnum making five different round’s usable in one Gun. The beauty here is that target practice with the lower powered rounds will keep you from soaking your hand in a bucket of ice after a day of shooting. The price of the .32 ammo will probably come down if popularity gains for this round. I think that the .327 Federal Magnum is the future. It has more power than the .38 and more muzzle velocity than the .357.

A Gun chambered in .327 Federal Magnum will also fire .32 ACP .32 S&W .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Magnum making five different round’s usable in one Gun. The beauty here is that target practice with the lower powered rounds will keep you from soaking your hand in a bucket of ice after a day of shooting.

The price of the .32 ammo will probably come down if popularity gains for this round.

]]> By: Viejo http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11144 Viejo Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:44:26 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-11144 None of the 32 cal. ammo is cheap. After considering availability and cost of ammo for a .327 magnum revolver, I have decided to continue using my 357mag/38spcl. A variety of 38 special ammo is available and the price is not prohibative. I use Federal P38MA rounds for home defense, 130 gr. FMJ for target, and 357 JHP for outdoors carry. A 327 magnum would be nice for the Misses but she can continue to use my Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9 mm with C9BP loads for defense. None of the 32 cal. ammo is cheap. After considering availability and cost of ammo for a .327 magnum revolver, I have decided to continue using my 357mag/38spcl. A variety of 38 special ammo is available and the price is not prohibative. I use Federal P38MA rounds for home defense, 130 gr. FMJ for target, and 357 JHP for outdoors carry. A 327 magnum would be nice for the Misses but she can continue to use my Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9 mm with C9BP loads for defense.

]]> By: floridakracker http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-10579 floridakracker Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:40:21 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-10579 Why dont they just make a revolver with the 7.62x25 round? 1650 fps outta the CZ-52. Why dont they just make a revolver with the 7.62×25 round? 1650 fps outta the CZ-52.

]]> By: admin http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-5454 admin Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:33:41 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-5454 Art, Ruger has not announced anything, but you are right. The 327 in a single six would make for a nice small game gun. Art,

Ruger has not announced anything, but you are right. The 327 in a single six would make for a nice small game gun.

]]> By: art http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-5438 art Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:26:12 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-5438 Does anyone know if Ruger is planning on chambering the Single Six in 327 mag.? This caliber combo sounds like a great small game gun. Does anyone know if Ruger is planning on chambering the Single Six in 327 mag.? This caliber combo sounds like a great small game gun.

]]> By: Carry Enough Gun: Just Say ‘No’ to Mouseguns for Off-Duty and Back-Up http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-4110 Carry Enough Gun: Just Say ‘No’ to Mouseguns for Off-Duty and Back-Up Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-4110 [...] possible exception to the “mousegun” calibers is the .327 Federal Magnum that was introduced earlier this year.  The .327 Magnum launches a .32 caliber bullet at much higher velocities than any of the previous [...] [...] possible exception to the “mousegun” calibers is the .327 Federal Magnum that was introduced earlier this year.  The .327 Magnum launches a .32 caliber bullet at much higher velocities than any of the previous [...]

]]> By: Greg http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1763 Greg Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:36:08 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1763 I'm a SP101 357 Mag owner 2.5", and I've been reading up on the 327 Mag. If your a recoil sensitive person I could see going with the 327 Mag for a SD firearm or back-up. For me personally it's doesn't work , as I enjoy shooting my SP 101 357 and the recoil is no problem! To me the 357 Mag give more versatility as for as bullet wt's. Definately better performace. Now if and when this cartridge makes into a lever gun then I might reconsider it as it would make a great plinker/varmit gun. I’m a SP101 357 Mag owner 2.5″, and I’ve been reading up on the 327 Mag. If your a recoil sensitive person I could see going with the 327 Mag for a SD firearm or back-up. For me personally it’s doesn’t work , as I enjoy shooting my SP 101 357 and the recoil is no problem! To me the 357 Mag give more versatility as for as bullet wt’s. Definately better performace. Now if and when this cartridge makes into a lever gun then I might reconsider it as it would make a great plinker/varmit gun.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1601 Bryan Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:15:59 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1601 I purchased one of these some months back, and FINALLY laid my hands on some ammo. I must say, I was sceptical, but thought it might be worth a try and hopefully actually performs as claimed. Well, after test firing into wet phone books, it achieved an honest 18" of penetration, and bullet performance was that typical of a large bore magnum. Accuracy was very good. Impressed? Yes indeed-I have no doubt this round will do very well-I hope the non-believers out there will give it a chance. Finally, we have a TRUE 32 caliber MAGNUM! I purchased one of these some months back, and FINALLY laid my hands on some ammo. I must say, I was sceptical, but thought it might be worth a try and hopefully actually performs as claimed. Well, after test firing into wet phone books, it achieved an honest 18″ of penetration, and bullet performance was that typical of a large bore magnum. Accuracy was very good. Impressed? Yes indeed-I have no doubt this round will do very well-I hope the non-believers out there will give it a chance. Finally, we have a TRUE 32 caliber MAGNUM!

]]> By: Bruce http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1532 Bruce Sat, 17 May 2008 02:19:09 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1532 I bought this gun in March. I liked it a lot until the ejection rod jumped the track and I had to send it back to Ruger. It's been a month and I have not gotten it back. I put about 400 rounds through it. The full power magnum rounds were a bit hard to extract unless you keep the cylinder pretty clean. Accurate and fun to shoot in .32 H&R, .32 Long, and .32 S&W. The lower power federal hydra-shok in .327 magnum were easy to shoot. The full power stuff is a bit snappy, but very accurate. I bought this gun in March. I liked it a lot until the ejection rod jumped the track and I had to send it back to Ruger. It’s been a month and I have not gotten it back. I put about 400 rounds through it. The full power magnum rounds were a bit hard to extract unless you keep the cylinder pretty clean. Accurate and fun to shoot in .32 H&R, .32 Long, and .32 S&W. The lower power federal hydra-shok in .327 magnum were easy to shoot. The full power stuff is a bit snappy, but very accurate.

]]> By: steve http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1028 steve Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:28:19 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-1028 i recently bought a .327 and it is a great light gun to shoot but the rounds are expensive. i would rather take a .22 or .38 spl. out for fun i recently bought a .327 and it is a great light gun to shoot but the rounds are expensive. i would rather take a .22 or .38 spl. out for fun

]]> By: John Nau http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-636 John Nau Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:11:19 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-636 I wonder what the big surprise is about being able to load 6 shots into the .327 magnum vise 5 rounds into the .38 Special or .357 Magnum. Doesn't anyone remember the term' "six shooter". They are not uncommon and I have and have had several 6 shot revolvers in the aforementioned calibers. WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL??? I wonder what the big surprise is about being able to load 6 shots into the .327 magnum vise 5 rounds into the .38 Special or .357 Magnum. Doesn’t anyone remember the term’ “six shooter”. They are not uncommon and I have and have had several 6 shot revolvers in the aforementioned calibers. WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL???

]]> By: randy cornman http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-610 randy cornman Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:10:15 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-610 Taurus needs to return to the 3" barrel length. I tried to tell them a couple years ago. The extra inch does not reduce concealability but adds to the ballistic performance, of .22 mag or .327 mag. But 3" is definitely more concealable than 4". I will NOT buy a .22 mag or .327 mag. with a 2" barrel. Taurus needs to return to the 3″ barrel length. I tried to tell them a couple years ago. The extra inch does not reduce concealability but adds to the ballistic performance, of .22 mag or .327 mag. But 3″ is definitely more concealable than 4″. I will NOT buy a .22 mag or .327 mag. with a 2″ barrel.

]]> By: Richard http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-205 Richard Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:16:28 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2007/11/14/new-firearm-and-caliber-ruger-sp101-chambered-for-the-327-federal-magnum-cartridge/#comment-205 The new Federal .327 Mag sounds nice - and the SP101 is great as well - I own one. Yes it only has 5 shot capability for .357Mag, .38 Sp, & 38Sp.+ and is a pleasure to shoot, yes six rounds might be better than 5. However I also own a couple S&W's and a Titianum Tauraus 7 shot that will also handle all the above .38 & 357 loads, and it is only 25 oz's loaded. Now the 158 grain .357 mags will jolt me a bit and I do have to give my hand a rest after 50 - 75 rounds but that is acceptable. I can always switch to one of my other firearms the 1911, or the CZ .40 to rest up for the next round of .357 mag. shooting. As a new gun owner it might be great starter pistol option however I already own many weapons and do not see the justification of $20.00 for 20 rounds as smart. Yet one could also choose the Taurus 22 Mag 8 shot revolver that has almost no recoil and if you are defending yourself against only humans it is more than sufficient to use for self defense,and it has 8 shots available. However in the wilderness especially in bear country I want nothing less that a .44 ma. The new Federal .327 Mag sounds nice – and the SP101 is great as well – I own one. Yes it only has 5 shot capability for .357Mag, .38 Sp, & 38Sp.+ and is a pleasure to shoot, yes six rounds might be better than 5. However I also own a couple S&W’s and a Titianum Tauraus 7 shot that will also handle all the above .38 & 357 loads, and it is only 25 oz’s loaded. Now the 158 grain .357 mags will jolt me a bit and I do have to give my hand a rest after 50 – 75 rounds but that is acceptable. I can always switch to one of my other firearms the 1911, or the CZ .40 to rest up for the next round of .357 mag. shooting.

As a new gun owner it might be great starter pistol option however I already own many weapons and do not see the justification of $20.00 for 20 rounds as smart. Yet one could also choose the Taurus 22 Mag 8 shot revolver that has almost no recoil and if you are defending yourself against only humans it is more than sufficient to use for self defense,and it has 8 shots available.
However in the wilderness especially in bear country I want nothing less that a .44 ma.

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