327 Federal recoil?

[L-Frame]

I've heard much about the new 327 round but not much about it's recoil. I shoot Buffalo Bore 158 +p's from my SP-101 and was wondering if anyone would have any comparisons with that load and a 327 Federal load?

 

[CraigC]

Based on my experience with heavy .32-20 loads, I would expect recoil to be negligible. Should be a significant difference between the .327 and heavy .357's.

 

[Goodshot]

I have 2 SP-101s. A 357 and a 327. Factory loads for the 327 are impossible to find right now. I have only fired about 20 rounds of Federal American Eagle 100 grain loads through it so far. Compared to my 357 with 158 grain Hydashocks I'd say the 327 recoil felt like about half the 357. Quite pleasant actually. The noise is about the same though.

 

[weregunner]

I'll agree with Goodshot. I own a SP-101 and have had the same experinces.

The ammo can be found though.
Able's Federal .327 Federal Mag D/H 100 Federal American Eagle Ammunition AE327, 327 Federal Mag, Soft Point, 100 GR, 1400 fps, 50 Rd/bx (price per box for orders of 10+ boxes) $24.17 50 $0.48
Able's Federal .327 Federal Mag D/H 100 Federal American Eagle Ammunition AE327, 327 Federal Mag, Soft Point, 100 GR, 1400 fps, 50 Rd/bx $25.44 50 $0.51
Cabela's Federal .327 Federal Mag D/H 100 Federal American Eagle Pistol Ammo - Per 50 .327 FedMag, Weight:100, Type:SP $25.99 50 $0.52
Able's CCI/Speer .327 Federal Mag D/H 115 Speer Gold Dot Handgun Ammunition 23914, 327 Federal, Gold Dot Hollow Point, 115 GR, 1300 fps, 25 Rd/bx (price per box for orders of 10+ boxes) $18.71 25 $0.75
Able's CCI/Speer .327 Federal Mag D/H 115 Speer Gold Dot Handgun Ammunition 23914, 327 Federal, Gold Dot Hollow Point, 115 GR, 1300 fps, 25 Rd/bx $19.69 25 $0.79

Ammunition To Go CCI/Speer .327 Federal Mag D/H 115 20rds 327 Federal Magnum Speer 115gr Gold Dot Hollow Point Ammo $19.95 20 $1.00
Cabela's Federal .327 Federal Mag D/H 85 Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Handgun Ammo Per 20 .327 FED MAG, Weight:85, Type:JHP $19.99 20 $1.00
Midway USA CCI/Speer .327 Federal Mag D/H 115 Speer Gold Dot Ammunition 327 Federal Magnum 115 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20 $20.99 20 $1.05
Cabela's CCI/Speer .327 Federal Mag D/H 115 Speer Gold Dot® Pistol Ammo .327 Federal Magnum, Weight:115, Type:GD $21.99 20 $1.10
The Ammo Bank Federal .327 Federal Mag D/H 85 FEDERAL Premium, FED .327 FEDERAL MAGNUM PREM HYDRA-SHOK-JHP PERSONAL DEFENSE, 20 count, 85gr
That's from www.ammoseek.com by itself.

 

[Buck Snort]

When this round was first announced it seemed like something I'd like to have. However, over time I've come to the conclusion that a .38 spec. or .38 spec. +P with the option of going to the .357 mag. was a much better choice. AND, since I already own TWO 357mags I'll take a pass on it. HOWEVER, if I was buying a gun for somebody who was really recoil shy I'd give it strong consideration.