Doesn't someone here have a 327 Federal Revolver?

[Admin]

For some reason (possible mental disorder), I am interested in the round. I know it is dying on the vine and only Taurus and Ruger are in current production of guns for it, but would like some first-hand reports on it the round and guns.

[Elk Creek]

My LGS has a Ruger Sp101…. I too am interested. That said it’s on the back burner I have 32-20’s in modern guns to play with I doubt there is much real difference

[CPJ 2.0]

Ned has one.

[Bigslug]

There's a lot of vocal fans of the various rimmed .32 rounds over on Castboolits. You might consider firing up their search engine for opinions. I can regurgitate the main points

Generally, you see the penny-pinchers who like .32's in that they don't use up a lot of bullet alloy or powder. It's nearly a .22 in that regard, and the cases are just large enough that you can handle them without an excessive amount of the fumbling dropsies.

You often get another round in the cylinder compared to a .38. Don't know how much of an issue that is in this era of 15-shot pocket 9mms.

While it's mostly a .32ACP vs .380 topic, some argue that the .32's can have a slight terminal advantage within the same power class - better sectional density maybe? They ARE efficient in that regard.

There's the talking point of lower recoil, but that's all in how you load whatever it is you're loading. Some of that will be due to, with the same exterior profile as a .38, the holes drilled for .32 will be smaller and the gun will weigh more. I've shot 'em - they kick like .38's. Big shrug.

Of course, the logistical elephant in the room is that the .38/357 can be loaded up or down to do the same or more; brass for it is common; and even THAT platform may be fading somewhat in the current era of 9mm everything. I reload for a pair of Webleys in .38 S&W and .455 - fun, but you often need to wait for Starline to do runs of brass and buy a sufficiency when they do. The .32's are in sort of the same camp.

I tend to feel that if there's a particular chassis that's scaled around the .32 cartridges, there might be some sexy potential. If you're just going to drill smaller holes in a gun that can accommodate a .357, I really have to ask about the "why"?

A number of guys have built single shot rook rifles in the various .32's, but again, if the action will take a .357, WHY?

[JunkCollector]

Some other variables could be you can shoot a variety of cartridges IIRC
The 327 federal, the 32 H&R mag, and the 32 S&W long..
The 32 S&W long can be enjoyable
32's are also in my experience very accurate

[sakodude]

Nothing to add other than an admitted fondness for .32's having 32 S&W long, 32 H&R mag, and 32-20 revolvers. I would own a 327 Fed if the opportunity presented at the right time/price. I'm almost ashamed to admit it but I have even considered a 30 super carry since it is essentially a super charged 32 ACP None of them really solve any problem that can't be dealt with better in a 38/357 platform but they are fun to shoot.

[Rugerfan]

For some reason I’ve wanted a Ruger SA and lever gun in .327/.32 H&R. Doubt it’ll ever happen though.

IIRC, Ruger chambers the Single Six in .32.

[sakodude]

Ruger does indeed. Henry may be the only current manufacturer for a .32 lever action but Marlin made some that turn up from time to time. Expect to pay a pretty penny if you find one though.
My .32 H&R mag is a first year of production Super single Six.

[Admin]

This feedback echoes what else I'm seeing. People who have a .327 absolutely love them and have fully drank the Flavor-Aide. People who don't have one just don't see the point in one.

A pretty telling thing is there are not a lot of them for sale on the used market. Seems that if you have one, you keep it.

[jbp-ohio]

Ned has one.

Surely he's broken it by now?

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