Thoughts on 327 Federal Magnum

[mickey223]

Any pro's/con's on this.
Comparasin to the 38 or even 32 H&R?

My buddy is trying to get a concealed carry for his wife, but after shooting my wifes 38, even in non +P loads, she wasn't two happy.

[johngfj60]

Any pro's/con's on this.
Comparasin to the 38 or even 32 H&R?

My buddy is trying to get a concealed carry for his wife, but after shooting my wifes 38, even in non +P loads, she wasn't two happy.

I found this quote in an article written by Chuck Hawkes

"(chronographed in a 3-1/16" barrel) for the three new .327 Magnum factory loads:

* Federal Premium 85 grain Hydra-Shot JHP - MV 1330 fps, ME 334 ft. lbs.
* American Eagle 100 grain SP - MV 1400 fps, ME 435 ft. lbs.
* Speer 115 grain Gold Dot JHP - MV 1300 fps, ME 431 ft. lbs.

These are quite respectable numbers, although (despite the exaggerated ad claims) not equivalent to .357 Magnum performance or stopping power. They are, however, about equivalent to 9mm Luger energies with bullets of equivalent weight, which is certainly nothing to sneeze at.

The Federal brand 85 grain offering is being marketed as a low recoil load and is probably the best choice for use in a lightweight, snub-nose revolver. Even so, it greatly exceeds the power of the .32 Auto and .32 S&W Long cartridges and beats the .32 H&R Mag. as well."

[stg2ahn]

A niche caliber, IMHO. I wouldn't mind having it, but the 38 special, 38+p & .357 are so much more common.

If you have really small hands and need a gun smaller than a snubbie and are recoil sensitive, then the .327 might just be your cup of tea.