Ruger LCR in 327 Fed Mag just announced

[gun_with_a_view]

obsolete....With this addition the j-frame certainly is.

Au contrare, I find the cylinder release does not function as well as on a J frame, a critical factor in reloading under stress. The LCR trigger is too narrow for comfort. Most people will wind up stoking the 327 MAG LCR with 32 H&R MAG. These problems are non-existent with the SP 101.

 

[R.W.Dale]

I would contend that if you have an expectation that you'll be able to reload a revolver in the midst of an altercation you should seriously reevaluate your defensive expectations

 

[RJM]

I would contend that if you have an expectation that you'll be able to reload a revolver in the midst of an altercation you should seriously reevaluate your defensive expectations

Huh?

 

[WestKentucky]

I predict thunder and lightning. Ouch.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Huh?

Simple.

The CCW reload NEVER HAPPENS in real life. And by never I mean only ONE instance has ever been cited and that individual had been in a few gunfights over his trade as a jewelry dealer.

You will live or die with the ammo that is in your gun when you leave in the morning

 

[cwl1862]

Finally!!!!! I've been asking Ruger to produce this revolver ever since they came out with the SP101 in 327 Mag! I was beginning to lose hope! I have the SP101 but have always wanted something smaller and lighter than the SP for concealed carry, and didn't care too much for the Taurus 327 snubby. I think the 327 is an excellent cartridge! and will be an excellent combination with the LCR. This is also a very versatile chambering too, with it you can shoot 327 Fed, 32 H&R Mag, 32 S&W long and short too! I think the 327 is a very underrated and under appreciated cartridge. And 327 ammo isn't all that hard to find either, it may not be available in all gun shop but you can find it online from several sources.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I think this same gun with a 3" barrel would make more sense.

From a 3" and especially 4" tube, the .327 Fed Mag really hauls. I'd imagine it loses a lot of velocities with this small 1 7/8" barrel. A neat idea, but Ruger needs to stop futzing around and bring back the SP101 .327 w/ 3" bbl. I'm cereal you guys!!!

 

[R.W.Dale]

I think this same gun with a 3" barrel would make more sense.

From a 3" and especially 4" tube, the .327 Fed Mag really hauls. I'd imagine it loses a lot of velocities with this small 1 7/8" barrel. A neat idea, but Ruger needs to stop futzing around and bring back the SP101 .327 w/ 3" bbl. I'm cereal you guys!!!

Just spring for the 4.2" 327 sp which is what I currently have.

The 3" to me really didn't carry fundamentally any better than the 4.2 and having real sights is a huge bonus

 

[PabloJ]

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/specSheets/5452.html

Check it out all! The package that many of us have wanted a 327 fed mag wrapped in has just been announced. Time to save some pennies.

I'm pretty sure this will be my truck/and or pocket carry piece.

Light six shot .327 is a great idea. I just wish the grip was little bit more concealable ammo selection was better and cost per box was less.

 

[Gun Master]

Mixed Feelings

Pro:
I like Ruger, glad to see a new .327 Fed, and I'm about 1/2 revolver (maybe more) .

Con:
I'm 1/2 semi (maybe less), would like to see more frame and barrel length options, would like more rounds than 6 (in .327 Fed), prefer .38 Special or 9 mm, and I'm probably going to buy a 9 mm semi that sells for $400 less than this MSRP, at the present.

Overall, I like this entry, but would prefer a more competative lower MSRP.

 

[jerkface11]

You're going to buy a $219 dollar 9mm semi auto?

 

[Gun Master]

Yep ! SCCY. I investigatated it and is lowest I found so far.

How about that ?

 

[jerkface11]

Yeah those are pretty neat. Do a review for it on here when you get it.

 

[Gun Master]

You got it !

(You realize I said "at the present", and my gun interests have been known to change easily).

 

[gun_with_a_view]

I would contend that if you have an expectation that you'll be able to reload a revolver in the midst of an altercation you should seriously reevaluate your defensive expectations

My expectation after dumping several rounds in an antagonist is that he will be down and seriously impaired, and that is a time to reload. If such is not the case, well, that's what the knife is for if necessary.

 

[Gun Master]

Primary carry first (with reloads), secondary carry next (NY reload) if possible, but always carry a one hand lock blade for sure !

 

[C0untZer0]

The 357 LCR has a slight cutout of the polymer by the forcing cone, I'm guessing this is because of the hot gases? The 327 Fed Magnum seems to have an even more pronounced cutout.

 

[bltmonty]

We need to be aware of how the Ballistics by the Inch uses barrel length. From their website:

"in every case with the T/C Encore the length of the barrel was measured from the end of the barrel back to the breech face. This is how semi-auto pistols are measured, but revolvers are measured as the length of the barrel in front of the cylinder gap. Take this into consideration when comparing calibers using our numbers."

When we add the cartridge length of the 327 to the LCR 1.875 barrel, we are probably around 3 inches. Thus, the 327 ballistics from BBI 3 inch barrel are

85 gr 1331; 100 gr 1398; 115gr 1316

These ballistics are impressive, better than the 9mm in my PM9. Has anyone tested the ballistics in the 2" Taurus 327 revolver.

If I can get 1300 fps in a 115 grain bullet from the LCR, I will be very satisfied.

 

[gotboostvr]

Those numbers are really tempting me to pick up a 327.
I'm already logistically invested in bulk 38/357 however.
I almost wish that 32 and 41 were the more common cartridges rather than 38 and 44.
There's certainly room for everyone, but my safe is just about full right now

 

[Zaydok Allen]

We need to be aware of how the Ballistics by the Inch uses barrel length. From their website:

"in every case with the T/C Encore the length of the barrel was measured from the end of the barrel back to the breech face. This is how semi-auto pistols are measured, but revolvers are measured as the length of the barrel in front of the cylinder gap. Take this into consideration when comparing calibers using our numbers."

When we add the cartridge length of the 327 to the LCR 1.875 barrel, we are probably around 3 inches. Thus, the 327 ballistics from BBI 3 inch barrel are

85 gr 1331; 100 gr 1398; 115gr 1316

These ballistics are impressive, better than the 9mm in my PM9. Has anyone tested the ballistics in the 2" Taurus 327 revolver.

If I can get 1300 fps in a 115 grain bullet from the LCR, I will be very satisfied.

That's a good point.

 

[C0untZer0]

revolvers are measured as the length of the barrel in front of the cylinder gap. Take this into consideration when comparing calibers using our numbers."

When we add the cartridge length of the 327 to the LCR 1.875 barrel, we are probably around 3 inches.

I'm confused about this. Why would you add the entire length of the cartridge?

Wouldn't you only add that length of the cylinder that is longer than the .327 cartridge?

For a short 9mm cartridge sitting in what is basically a 38spl length cylinder this would make sense, but this is a cartridge with ~ 1.47" length sitting in a cylinder that is probably ~ 1.60" long so we're taking about maybe .14" that the cylinder constitutes a freebore. So wouldn't that be more like around 2 inch barrel?

 

[jerkface11]

No because in a semi auto or single shot handgun you measure all the way to the breech face.

 

[gun_with_a_view]

revolvers are measured as the length of the barrel in front of the cylinder gap

And that results in a very erroneous figure for effective barrel length. There is simply no logical reason for the measurement to be taken this way.

It's more accurate to calculate muzzle energy by using the measured length from the base of the cylinder to the end of the barrel and then subtract the ME loss caused by the cylinder gap.

 

[R.W.Dale]

And that results in a very erroneous figure for effective barrel length. There is simply no logical reason for the measurement to be taken this way.



It's more accurate to calculate muzzle energy by using the measured length from the base of the cylinder to the end of the barrel and then subtract the ME loss caused by the cylinder gap.

It is what is is and that's how revolvers have ALWAYS been measured

 

[C0untZer0]

No because in a semi auto or single shot handgun you measure all the way to the breech face.

I may have missed where it says BBTI is doing the 2" and 3" tests from a TC Contender but if the BBTI results were from a 3" TC contender, then wouldn't you subtract the length of the case to figure out how much barrel the bullet actually traversed?

So in a 3" TC contender the bullet is actually only traversing 1.53" of barrel