Ruger LCR in 327 Fed Mag just announced

Status
Not open for further replies.
Tanshanomi said:
I somewhat disappointed that the .327 version is built on the heavier all-steel frame of the .357 version. I realize that the .327 is a pretty punchy cartridge and they have to do what it takes to make it safe, but I was really hoping it would use the steel-and-alloy combo frame. The .327 specs out at over 17 oz. That's over 25% more than my .38 Special. That's enough to make a difference. What I really like about my current LCR is that I can carry it in an ankle holster all day long much more comfortably than my all-steel guns.
Click to expand...
This is what people will be mulling over for awhile when they make the choice between the .327 and the .38 LCR. The .38 is lighter, ammo more plentiful and cheaper, while the .327 has an extra round, more power, and shoots the other .32's available.
 
I somewhat disappointed that the .327 version is built on the heavier all-steel frame of the .357 version. I realize that the .327 is a pretty punchy cartridge and they have to do what it takes to make it safe, but I was really hoping it would use the steel-and-alloy combo frame. The .327 specs out at over 17 oz. That's over 25% more than my .38 Special. That's enough to make a difference. What I really like about my current LCR is that I can carry it in an ankle holster all day long much more comfortably than my all-steel guns.
Click to expand...

Age-old dilemma, there' no beating physics.
 
Comment on some things I've seen in this thread - S&W is out of the .32 business. After making them since 1861, they quietly pulled the plug with the discontinuance of the 632, the last .32. I really doubt they are ever going to retool to do the caliber again. Taurus has also given up all .32 production.

So the .32 in the revolver is left to Ruger and Charter Arms. The .32 in autos is just Beretta, NAA, Kel-Tec, and Seecamp. The .32 auto with a lead bullet was once capable of 185ft/lbs in European police strength from a 3.5" barrel, it never gets above 130ft/lbs in commercial loadings in the US.

Frankly the gap between .22/,25 and .32 is huge, so I'm glad Ruger has filled the hole in the market.
 
C0untZer0 said:
Age-old dilemma, there' no beating physics.
Click to expand...
This is why I wish Taurus would bring back the 731 or Ruger would do a dedicated LCR in .32H&R. It would use a shorter frame, shorter cylinder, and wouldn't require as much beef to handle the pressure. That would make it the ideal BUG or primary CCW weapon for someone who didn't want a bulkier, heavier gun. Taking 4 ounces out of a 17 ounce gun is pretty significant, almost 25%. I think that was one reason the .327 Federal Magnum was slower to be adopted than Ruger expected, there was no size or weight benefit over the already slightly bulky SP101.
 
A co-worker and I have bought the 4" SP101 and enjoy shooting the 32S&W long and the 32 H&R magnums. We both bought used S&W models 30-1 and 31-1 and converted them to 32 H&R. Folks have been doing this for years since the cylinder is long enough and certainly sturdy enough. Mine is the 3" barrel and he preferred the 2". Buffalo Bore makes a great 32H&R round !
 
Buffalo Bore makes great ammo. The only thing I hate about Buffalo Bore is all the wasted space in their packaging. Their boxes are unnecessarily huge.
 
Oh boy now you want a .32 H&R version because the .32 Magnum is a few onces heavier than the lower power 5 shot .38 Special, well that shouldn't be a surprise I would think.

If it's not one thing it's another the complaints from some will aways come in no matter how much Ruger tries to accomodate everyone.

North of 1500 FPS out of a 4 incher is something I would not mind.

But for the even lighter LCR which some are now complaining is too heavy wahhhhh wahhhhhh wahhhhhh give me my baby bottle think about it with the extra weight they won't cry as much about the punishing recoil of an ultra light magnum.

In my opinion Ruger got this right and if it ever gets discontinued I bet all of a sudden everyone is going to want one.

I hope it gets a full long run for many years to come.
 
I do own about a dozen Rugers and have bought both the 327 Single Seven and the 4" SP101 in 327. I was not going to pay the price of the old 3" SP101's and my wife likes the 32 H&R round. May buy the new LCR but in no hurry as I have other carry options.
 
grter said:
If it's not one thing it's another the complaints from some will aways come in no matter how much Ruger tries to accomodate everyone.
Click to expand...

Lighten up! — not whining or complaining, just discussing. I think the .327 Fed Mag is an awesome addition. I just want...everything.
 
Just wrote to Ruger's CEO, suggesting they make the LCR3 in .327 Fed Mag. It would make for a nifty backwoods Kit Gun. Figure it can't hurt to ask and who knows, maybe they'll build it someday.
 
I kind of assumed that the 3" version was a given in a few months.
Click to expand...

Of all the calibers that the LCR and LCRx are chambered for, isn't the only 3" barrel offering in 38+P ?

If they offered the .327 in a 3" barreled LCR wouldn't that be jumping the queue? I guess people can say that once the gun ceases to be a snub nosed, the LCR begins to overlap with the SP101 and GP100 product lines, maybe it doesn't make sense for Ruger to make a 3" barreled .357 mag LCR or LCRx except that the LCR is going to be lighter than a GP100. But anyway, I would think Ruger would make a 3" barreled .357 magnum LCR before a 3" barreled .327 Federal Magnum.
 
C0untZer0 said:
Of all the calibers that the LCR and LCRx are chambered for, isn't the only 3" barrel offering in 38+P ?

If they offered the .327 in a 3" barreled LCR wouldn't that be jumping the queue? I guess people can say that once the gun ceases to be a snub nosed, the LCR begins to overlap with the SP101 and GP100 product lines, maybe it doesn't make sense for Ruger to make a 3" barreled .357 mag LCR or LCRx except that the LCR is going to be lighter than a GP100. But anyway, I would think Ruger would make a 3" barreled .357 magnum LCR before a 3" barreled .327 Federal Magnum.
Click to expand...

I believe you are correct that the 38 is the only 3" model offered. I may have made a bad assumption that the 3" 327 would be produced, and I did also assume the 3" 357 is on the way.

Personally, I agree whole heartedly with the notion that the weight savings of the 3" LCR is not beneficial. If I want something other than a pocket gun, I'm going to go with the SP101 so I have some weight to help mitigate recoil.

A 3" LCR in any cartridge makes no sense to me, and I would not buy one. But that is based solely on my opinion, and I am guessing that there are a number of people who do see the weight savings as a real benefit over the SP101.
 
antiquus
Member


Join Date: April 15, 2010
Posts: 242
Comment on some things I've seen in this thread - S&W is out of the .32 business. After making them since 1861, they quietly pulled the plug with the discontinuance of the 632, the last .32. I really doubt they are ever going to retool to do the caliber again. Taurus has also given up all .32 production.

So the .32 in the revolver is left to Ruger and Charter Arms. The .32 in autos is just Beretta, NAA, Kel-Tec, and Seecamp. The .32 auto with a lead bullet was once capable of 185ft/lbs in European police strength from a 3.5" barrel, it never gets above 130ft/lbs in commercial loadings in the US.

Frankly the gap between .22/,25 and .32 is huge, so I'm glad Ruger has filled the hole in the market.
__________________
Click to expand...

smith and weson is still doing runs of the 432 in 32 H&R once in a while and sells all of them.
 
I'm going to go with the SP101 so I have some weight to help mitigate recoil.
Click to expand...

You also have steel to mitigate the sudden release of 45,000 psi over a barrel length of three inches. Not sure an LCR in 327 MAG can stand up to that.
 
The issue with the 3" LCRx is the only version is built for a .38+P frame. Ruger has clearly stated with the .327 LCR that they can't make a .327 on a .38 frame, so they used the .357 frame instead. There is currently no .357 frame for the LCRx and I doubt they will bother with one since the SP101 already exists and is obviously going to be a stronger gun.

Ruger is not going to invest in a .327 LCRx until the .327 proves itself worthy in the LCR. It's probably going to be two years minimum before we see anything to do with a a .327 LCRx.

I'd love to see a 3" .327 as that's a great barrel length for the cartridge, not to mention adjustable sights to tweak in the .32 S&W and H&R loads. What I'd like to see even more though, is an LCRx in .22 LR. The .22 SP101 is fine, but it's heavy for a .22 and .22 doesn't need to be all steel. An 8 shot, 17.5 oz .22 revolver makes a lot better of a "kit gun" than a 5 shot .38+P.

I don't even know why Ruger made the .38 in the LCRx in the first place as it's not a better choice for concealed carry than the LCR that already existed and not better than the .357 SP101's for a more powerful option.
 
And another reason why I really want to see the .22 in an LCRx is because Ruger can start making those right now. They already have .22 cylinders for the LCR, all they need is to start making the barrel inserts and the timing components.

Why Ruger's not making the .22 LCRx beats me. I'm sure it would prove more popular a choice than the Benelli clone they're working on behind the scenes.
 
I'd like a light weight .22LR

My daughter has a Model 63 and it is a great gun but it does get heavy for her. She sometimes practices with the Ruger 22/45 Lite and she likes it just because its so light weight.
 
Funny how different we all are. I am looking to ditch my SP101 in 22lr, in favor of a Smith K-22 or 617.

The LCR in 22 has absolutely zero appeal to me.

It seems to me 327 is the perfect cartridge for the LCR in general. Anyone have any chrono data out of a 2" barrel for 327 that they recorded on their own?
 
Last edited:
I hear so many folks talk about the 3" barrel, are SP101 2.25" barrels revolvers not popular?

Maybe going from 1.875 to 2.25 doesn't make sense - too close in size? But the 3" SP101 is a lot bigger and a lot heavier than the LCR.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

weblance
  • Locked
IT IS OFFICIAL Ruger LCR in 22 MAGNUM!
2
Replies
38
Views
4K
JERRY
JERRY
H
  • Locked
LCR in .327 Fed Mag…
Replies
17
Views
2K
Alte Schule
Alte Schule
J
  • Locked
No more SP101s in 327 Federal Mag?
2
Replies
28
Views
2K
GlockFan
GlockFan
5-SHOTS
  • Locked
Ruger is expanding the LCR family
2 3 4
Replies
80
Views
6K
C0untZer0
C0untZer0
T
  • Locked
Anyone seen the LCR 357 yet?
Replies
1
Views
450
TwoNiner
T
Back
Top