Ruger SP101 .327 Federal Magnum

Shooting and discussing the Ruger SP101 chambered in .327 Federal Magnum.
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[@SavageTactical]

It is borderline criminal 327 Fed Magnum isn’t more popular. You’re right it is noticeably more blast, but it’s a defensive round. However, you can shoot more prevalent 32 H&R mag and 32 SW long for cheaper, quieter, and have less blast/recoil for practice and plinking in the same revolver. You can also shoot 32 SW short in the gun as well.

[@jeffhreid]

Completely agree. Excellent observations

[@anonymouse7074]

Too bad the guns are expensive, and so is the ammo. Long is 70c last I checked, and magnum $1

[@robertgray4374]

Like the 38 is to 357 magnum, 32 H&R Mag is to 327 Fed Mag. That's the ticket.

[@Yamahammer4132010]

32 gun in his pocket for fun!~ Leroy brown

[@dennismones4366]

Agree 100%. Great revolver as it can fire all the 32 cartridges. I also have the Taurus 327 but it is a handful for the magnum loads. This revolver is just right for the 327 mag.

[@327Federal]

327 Fed Mag also chambers 32 H&R, 32 S&W Long, 32 S&W Short and even 32 ACP since it’s a semi-rimmed case!

[@danielboggan2479]

32 ACP should not be used. It’s rim isn’t as thick, and you run the risk of damaging the gun because of pressure problems

[@327Federal]

@@danielboggan2479 It may not be recommended but in desperation in can be used if necessary. There are dozens of videos showing 32 ACP fired out of 327 Federal Magnum Revolvers.

[@stefanosemisa9288]

Nobody hates you. For me dear dear Hickok45 you are like a relative, a member of my family as for the 99% of your followers I’m sure… it’s a pleasure to watch your videos, for all these years as well as in the future ! Another amusing and interesting video! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@user-zi4pi1pz4l]

Well put 😊

[@austini.5262]

If someone hates this man, they have too much spite and time for someone enjoying their life.

[@billycox475]

​@@austini.5262not sure why, but your comment made me think: most all the gun KZbinrs are laid back and pleasant. Hickock 45 may be the most laid back and pleasant. Quite the opposite of how the anti gunners would have you think

[@kyos8462]

He's identical to my grandpa, talks like him, has all the stories, and loves shooting. My grandpa even had a similar range setup. Love this dude

[@RickyJr46]

A couple years ago, .327 Fed Mag was very hard to even find online, much less on my dealer's shelf. Happily, that's no longer true today - Life IS good!

[@kertp8482]

I have both the SP101 and the LCR in .327 Fed Mag. I enjoy the round.

[@rogerwood5228]

I was an early adopter of 327 federal. The sp101 was a daily carry for a few years. Very versatile chamber and great for reloaders. Able to shoot 32 short, 32 s&w, 32 hr, etc.

[@johnkinsel5027]

I got one of the older ones in 32 H&R. It is a reloaders dream. You can crank right up to whatever level you consider fun. It also has a low profile simple windage adjustable rear sight.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

As an owner of multiple handguns in 9mm Makarov there is nothing like going to a gun shop and seeing absolutely nothing on the shelves in what you are looking for.

[@linkbond08]

My buddy inherited 2 Makarov pistols in 2017, went to the store and didn't find anything, went online and got a case of Tula 9mm mak at a very good price, he doesn't shoot them that much so he's set. I shot 357sig so I'm in the same boat 😅

[@zoiders]

​@@linkbond08That's solvable with a barrel change.

[@linkbond08]

@@zoiders yes I changed it from .40sw to 357sig, I also have the 9x19 barrel, but neither hit as hard as 357sig. I'm aware it's a self made problem, I willingly painted myself into this corner cuz I wanted moooaarr powaaaa!!

[@rogerclark9285]

You can make brass for 9 mak out of 9 Luger if you reload.

[@linkbond08]

@@rogerclark9285 you can shot 380 out of a 9mm mak.. Edit: 9mm mak ((9x18) 0.365") Hornady FTX 95gr @ 1000fps = 211 ft lb 380 Auto ((9x17) 0.355") Browning FMJ 95gr @ 955fps = 190 ft lb 380 Armscor FMJ 95gr @ 920fps 380 Winchester FMJ 95gr @ 955 = 192 ft lbs It'll be a softer less accurate training session.

[@haroldsheriff2728]

My 327 harem consists of a SP101, a GP100, a Blackhawk (8 shot), and a Henry carbine. The SP101 is usually carried in a crossdraw holster during road trips.

[@El_Peto]

Cool?

[@toddrobertson5950]

Don’t know if you can quadruple-like a comment, but I submit such here …

[@j.c.delich5520]

You should carry it in your pocket for fun and put a razor in your shoe

[@rkaag99]

i'm 60 yrs young and never heard of the .327 mag until this video. btw, i have a GP100 and love it.

[@Maurice895]

First time I ever heard of a 327, thanks for introducing this to me hickok.

[@peterv.a360]

Very cool revolver Ruger SP 101 .327 Federal Magnum. 💥💥💥

[@gregcampwriter]

I carry a Taurus 327 as a backup pocket gun. It's a handy piece for that function, and a local gun store has ammunition for it. It provides a good measure of power without being quite as snappy as a .357 would be, and my sense of it is that as a "get off me" gun, the difference wouldn't matter.

[@tariktimsiline2617]

The Extra Round that could make the difference in special situations ! Sunny regards to The Beautiful Hills of Tennessee !

[@johnnyk5]

Now you just need to try the GP100, single seven, and the Blackhawk and you’ll have completed the entirety of the Ruger 327 catalog

[@327Federal]

Thanks for showcasing this Hickok !!

[@TheFurryMemelord]

Love being reminded almost every day how great of a shot Grandpa Hickok is

[@caredwave8343]

I have an H&R 32 Mag in a Ruger Single Six. New model. It’s nice but in a blue state it’s nearly impossible to get ammo.

[@Wetstache]

Regardless of what I may or may not have under the back seat 😉, SP101 is the ultimate work truck console gun.

[@LS1007]

I had a SP101 DAO in .357 Magnum years ago but sold it to a friend. It was one loud pistol.

[@wheelguns4wheelmen802]

.327 Fed Mag is my favorite revolver chambering because it accepts FIVE different cartridges. Also love the .460 S&W and .44 Mag because the compatibility with weaker training/plinking cartridges like .454 Casull or .45 LC and .44 Spl or .44 Russian, respectively.

[@marktomlinson6016]

I have the 327 in both a 4" ruger sp101, and a henry carbine, I'm a reloader, it's fun to go from mild to wild with this cartridge, 65gr 32 long, 85gr hr, 100 gr 327 federal, plus all the possible lead bullets options, been a very fun exercise in reloading and shooting, I bought this for my wife, too bad she never gets to use it.

[@CyborgZeta]

I got a Taurus 327 instead for the shorter barrel and ability to pocket carry. I prefer to carry .32 H&R Magnum in it.

[@user-rq8rz3hj4u]

My EDC is the Taurus 327.

[@MrSumGuns]

I carry the Taurus 327 as my back up. Great revolver.

[@rjwintl]

got rid of my Taurus 9mm auto because it jammed … not wanting to find any issues even with a revolver ! … glad your Taurus’ works !!

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

I love the idea of the Taurus 327, especially the optic ready one... But they're kinda heavy for a J frame sized revolver, around 6 oz heavier than an LCR. I don't mind the weight as much on a 3 or 4 incher like the SP101, I feel like that's more of a range or woods gun.

[@CyborgZeta]

@@TheOfficialCaseMade I consider the extra weight of the Taurus 327 in my pocket an acceptable tradeoff for the ability to comfortably shoot .327. Yeah, I prefer to shoot .32 Long and .32 H&R, and carry the latter; but I can at least manage shooting .327 in the Taurus, if I wanted to carry it loaded with .327. By contrast, there is no way I would shoot .327 out of a lightweight snub like the LCR.

[@n.b.2164]

I like the .327 Mag. It's a fun round to shoot. It's an extra round in a revolver, it's pretty powerful and the recoil is manageable. Plus you can shoot 32 mag, 32 S&W Long, and 32 S&W short.

[@mikeknowles8017]

That caliber didn't catch on the way I thought it would. Seems like a great idea to me.

[@usa-rb5fi]

In a LCRx it’s a handful 😂

[@mikeknowles8017]

@@usa-rb5fi I've got a .357 LCRx. It's a handful too and I mostly shoot .38 +P in it. .357 mag tends to lose velocity in a snubby. A side by side chronograph of a .327 mag LCRx next to a .357 mag LCRx would be interesting.

[@danielboggan2479]

2008, the year it was released was the WORST possible time to release a new cartridge in my lifetime. The economy collapsed, so people weren’t buying new guns, and definitely not new guns in exotic chamberings. Then with the political situation, the ammo industry has to focus on 9mm, 380, 22, 357, 38 special, 40 and 45. Anything else went on the back burner.

[@mag318]

My first 327 was a S&W 632 soon to be followed by a Ruger Single 7, then the subject SP101. The 327 is a very versatile chambering since you can also shoot 32s. Plus I have never had a problem finding ammunition. Federal even has an HST defensive round which is my go to carry round.

[@georgematteucci3278]

SP 101 is a solid hand gun. Good stuff.😊

[@abdulkarimodowa920]

You are the best shooting channel

[@scotsasnett]

I still remember the old commercials for these

[@concerned1313]

I just shot mine on Sunday and am having issues with getting the brass out when using 327. Will have to call Ruger and send it back. Disappointed. Love the round and can have others who are recoil sensitive shoot 32 SW Longs. I have been watching you for well over a decade, love the channel. Use it all the time for information on particular guns & cartridges and both you and your son have done positive things for the entire shooting community, thank you and god bless!!!

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

Had the same issue years ago with one in .357 one chamber wasnt reemed properly. Couldnt get a shell in the chamber. Gave my gunsmith 20 bucks n he did it for me. I was very dissapointed. How does that make it past qc?

[@christopherlittle4725]

Good to see you up and at it my friend.

[@timsmith9645]

Awesome video nice 327 federal magnum thanks for sharing Hickok45

[@dangillaspie8927]

I kind of like it.I've got the GP 427 and I've even done a little bit of investigation.I loaded a 120 grain cast.Bullet handed shot beautifully.I looked at the chamber.There was no bulging or anything so that little gun will take more than what you realize

[@bbbrolex]

Ruger makes the best revolvers. I own the SP 101 and the GP100 and the GP 100 is built so well it has a virtually unlimited service life.

[@russellweber4334]

The .327 federal magnum has hung around long enough that if the gun media pushes it the way 10mm got pushed, the round could become more popular. Ruger makes a new model single 7 with a 7 1/2" barrel, which is an interesting single action revolver to shoot.

[@usa-rb5fi]

Taurus has a snubby version now too

[@analogludite9575]

I had never even heard of the .327 Fed Mag until I saw this video. I got the Ruger single six in .32 H&R Magnum, as soon as they came out, way back when. It was a great little pest dispatcher and plinker. Ironically, it was easier for me to find .32 S&W Long ammo than the .32 Mag. I think at that time, the only other gun chambered for it was a 2" Charter Arms fixed sight belly gun. The mag had quite a bark out of a 5 1/2" barrel, I can't imagine it out of a snubby revolver.😮

[@russellweber4334]

@@analogludite9575 I bought a Ruger new model single six in .22lr .22 mag back then when I couldn't get a single six in .32 h&r mag. In 2007 I bought a Cobra arms derringer in .32 h&r mag.

[@jmichna1]

I have the SP101 and the Taurus 327, both in .327 Federal Magnum. My SP101 came pretty "gritty" from the factory, so I ended up doing an MCarbo springs & shims upgrade, which made a night and day difference... DA pull is now very smooth and around 8.5 lbs, while SA is significantly under 4 lbs. I really like the ability to carry six rounds of "nearly' 357 mag performance in such a tiny package. I also did a Galloway hammer spring & trigger return spring swap on that Taurus 327, and it too is a fantastic little shooter! I only wish that S&W's "327" offering was rated for 327 Federal Magnum, rather than the less powerful 32 H&R Magnum!

[@wencroom]

I like the SP101's in general. The part I like the most about thr the 327 Federal clambering is the number of other 32 caliber rounds that can be fired in that gun.

[@HaydenHKD]

Yah all those 32 calibers that we see around all the time…..

[@enricomandragona163]

​@@HaydenHKD You must live in liberal country!!

[@HaydenHKD]

@@enricomandragona163 no, NH, just don’t see 32 lying around and if I do, there are much less anemic rounds to pick from

[@enricomandragona163]

@@HaydenHKD like I said Liberal country

[@HaydenHKD]

@@enricomandragona163 NH is not liberal country. Lol

[@alpiazza4659]

I purchased a Ruger SP101 327 Federal with the 4.2 inch barrel a few years ago. Love the gun. Solid revolver that’s versatile and packs a punch. The main reason I opted for the 327 over the 357 was the extra round gives you 20% more firepower. The 327 round is a great defensive round but too expensive to use for the range. I have found that the .32 short and .32 long are difficult to find and when you do the price is also high. In short I love the gun, love the ammo, just hate the availability and cost of ammo.

[@thomashoile8363]

I've had one for some time, my wife likes the 32 HR loads. Great gun and I've seen a fair amount of ammo but i reload everything. Nice woods carry gun.

[@Algemene]

Ordered one last night, hopefully it ships tomorrow.

[@williamclark755]

I have the Ruger Sp-101 .357! Excellent revolver! .327 looks interesting. 🦅🇺🇸

[@StagArmslower]

I reamed SP101 4" barrel 32 Mag to 327 Federal as soon as 327 was produced. It shoots both very well. I have a 3"_ er as well.

[@RickyJr46]

Sending that first .327 Mag round downrange was quite the sensory experience - *kaPOW!*

[@RevolverTv]

There was a gp100 chambered in 327 that was a 7 shot and Also a blackhawk chambered in 327 that was an 8 shot

[@ricktaylor5744]

Thank you.

[@troycampbell1781]

Pretty revolver. Powerful and sleek

[@bjorn8184]

Interessantes Video und schöner Revolver!

[@MattErickson-fo5zy]

I'm still impressed by how powerful the 327 Fed Mag was in your video with the Henry lever action rifle - that thing was destroying every target you hit with it. I think it is one of the most impressive displays of the power of the 327 Fed Mag. It definitely got me more interested in it.

[@jeffhreid]

Nice thing about the sp101 and the GP100 is they make good clubs if you’re out of ammo, beefy

[@Knuck_Knucks]

I learned about .327 about a decade ago when my father purchased a box by accident. Finally purchased an LCR so I could fire the box! This cartridge is no joke...

[@enricomandragona163]

This was the original caliber for the SP-101 327 although it was a 2" snubie. I still have the original article in Shooting magazine. Its a solid gun not made to be a tack driver!! Even the Vacarro line has it

[@Abraxas-223]

Estoy fascinado con este calibre. Siempre me gustaron las municiones .32❤

[@jacoklopper4772]

Very nice setup

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

About time you got the 327 version. 😊 I got the 4 inch barrel and it shoots great and accurate at 50 feet. This summer might try the 50 yard.

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

I also reload my 32 longs with magnum load in powder. I can also make my own 32 mag +p and the revolver handles it all.

[@jegr3398]

Nice!

[@LeverActionMarlin444]

Solid make, solid model in .38/.357 for sure. It’d be nice to get a couple of sizes for grips and to also see a fiber optic sight on the front, out of the box.

[@christopherorsini9500]

Buds need to let its Team Buds members know when they have a Hickok firearm for auction. Years ago I got the IMI Massada that was a Hickok demo. It’s a BbQ gun for sure.

[@larskunoandersen5750]

I love the LCR

[@charlesperry1051]

I have wanted a SP101 for a long time. I remember when it was released in .327 Federal Magnum and that was the caliber I wanted. I have a GP100 in .357 Mag. Some day I will have an SP101. It may even be in .327 to get that extra round.

[@gotshpilkes]

Not a scientific analysis but the .327 seems to hit pretty darned hard. I suggest you avoid being hit by one.

[@parkersburgtransplant8642]

I have this pistol and am surprised it isn’t more popular.

[@user-qr3ds5uy6x]

Sweet belt buckle Hickok45

[@stripmin41]

My buddie has a 327 magnum and that things got some pop.

[@armadilllo]

My SP101 357 was a knuckle buster with the stock grips

[@AlexSouza-os4ep]

Mr Hickok, I grew up in Brazil and I used to soot a winchester.22 rifle at at least 400 yards with accuracy.. The challenge was a glass bottle sitting at a distance and one must remove the bottom only with a shot through the glass mouth. It must be pointing on correct direction.

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

I myself just picked up an SP 101 but it’s .357 mag . Lightweight . Only 5 rounds though. So far so good.

[@jackboot5321]

I have a SP101 in .357.....and of course.....a GP100. Absolute MUST haves for any serious gun enthusiast. They are super fun, super accurate, and because of the weight......have minimal recoil. I have not shot .327 Mag, but that may change soon.😉

[@tigerjeebs5048]

I have this exact model. It's my daily carry, I just like revolvers and magnums. I had to send it back to ruger due to the cylinder not wanting to release. They fixed it without any issues. It's a great round. I wish we could get a K frame size with 7 or 8 rounds. Would be sweet.

[@jeffhreid]

Some hiviz sights on that would suit me fine. Great little gun.

[@baconator754]

I think the .327 has great potential as a field cartridge, generally loaded down a bit to .32/20 speeds for small game with the hot ones in reserve, but no one seems to do that much anymore, and the .22 mag is excellent in that role as well with the right loads. A longer barrel would be nice for field carry, and might tone down the blast a bit. The blast is also a common complaint about the .30 Super Carry, the latest attempt to gin up a hot .32 defense round.

[@jimc5708]

Fun gun for the reloader with the other chamberings it will fire.

[@bamthwackerson39]

Hoping the new S&W lipseys wheel guns will bring about interest in all the 32. calibers. 32. Fed & H&R seem to make great arguments for being a better defense/carry option over 38.

[@broe6570]

Just watched the video of the bad comments on your postings. You keep doing what your doing, I don't get a chance to watch them all, but enjoy everyone I do watch. Keep up the great work, and Thank You

[@fscottgray9784]

I have this gun and a couple of LCRs and a Taurus in this caliber. I feel less recoil compared to my 357 although many people say they fell no difference. It shoots very well out of my Henry also.

[@fscottgray9784]

The 32 HR is a good round with less recoil. Ammunition is hard to come by IME.

[@PalKrammer]

The grips on that SP101 are strangely attractive.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid even for a transplant. east Kentucky, gota love it even if one can't read and right.

[@AD1911.]

Magnifique revolver le SP

[@samhill3496]

I love mine all kinds of calibers, but I carry my J frame S&W MP637 Scandium and SS. But the Rugers are the toughest and most controllable small guns made. Maybe the Kimber is as well but I don't have one.

[@CamGaylor]

I have one. It rocks

[@gabrielcuellar8235]

Okay baby Ill talk to you later that new Hickok45 Just dropped 😤

[@theodorebrego3737]

I got a Bond arms chambered in 327. Ammo for 327 is pretty much unavailable on shelves. But I have bought 32 short, 32 long, and 32 h&r mag from various gun stores. 327 you gotta pretty much order online. But the ammo I really want isn't available. That being the HST federals and the Speer Gold dots. However double tap makes great ammo for it that I have great results with, and presumably buffalo bore too. I have great results with Buffalo bore but I haven't shot it in 327

[@luasmartinez1262]

I believe in giving credit when credit is due. I have not really been a fan of this channel but due to the fact that a review is being done, I say fine job. This revolver and caliber have been ignored too long.

[@bhoward9378]

First I've ever heard of this cartridge. I love Ammoseek! Firearms review request: the DS Arms FAL clone in the cold warrior configuration w/ 21" barrel.

[@blindman_outdoors6707]

Charter Arms also made one but it was only in production for 3 years

[@modus_operandi2508]

My first gun....sturm-ruger sp101 357 ,with the flat hammer flush ,no snags on your jeans

[@TheSatchrox]

I have a .357 SP101. After a spring kit and polishing the trigger internals for an eternity it's a good shooter. The trigger pull was like 10 lbs of gravelly crap. Now? It's really one of my favorite revolvers even though im more of a S&W fan.

[@enricomandragona163]

S&W isn't what they used to be since it prioritized striker fired junk!!

[@TheSatchrox]

@@enricomandragona163 X frames are a real sign that they gave up on the revolvers...🙄

[@enricomandragona163]

@@TheSatchrox apparently it's kicking S&W in the Ass because they are making junk. Nevermind trade value for a Shield 9 mm I paid over 500 for couldn't get 150!! Luckily a friend wanted it for his GF to carry

[@TheSatchrox]

I don't sell guns...

[@enricomandragona163]

@@TheSatchrox who's saying you do!!??

[@mckenziejones3454]

The one I really regret getting rid of 😕

[@lindanelson8400]

I had an SP-101 in .357 magnum. Great gun, but I had the opportunity to trade it for a S&W model 66. So I traded.

[@rjwintl]

Good trade !!!

[@MikeSmith-nx4ct]

You never have enough guns sir!!!

[@2APatriot]

My GP100 is amazing, 7 shot revolver. Accurate, Low Recoil, kind of a wonderful piece.

[@juliusmilo5959]

Very nice revolver...

[@elitecorsair]

I’ve got the Henry and a ruger chambered in .327, can never find the sp101 though. Love the cartridge

[@curtshelp6170]

Thanks for covering the 327 again. I have 4 different tools chambered in it and it's equaled 357 as my favorite calibers.

[@richardzacamy4605]

I have the .44 Magnum Henry Big Boy X. May look into this one

[@gorvlivin]

Brass for reloading is a bit pricey but this looks fun for shooting steel

[@mikem4333]

New to me too.....dang !

[@BobWillisOutdoors]

I wanted to buy a Henry lever action rifle in .327, but they stopped making them. So, I bought a barrel insert for my 12 gauge shotgun that allows me to shoot the .327 round. I don't have a revolver in .327 yet, but I do have one in .32 H&R magnum.

[@downunderrob]

A .327 Federal Magnum? Damn....that's new to me.

[@tobytyler4223]

You're missing out. Really nice round and great to reload.

[@cobymcgee8026]

I found out about .327 magnum when I went shopping for .357 magnum and grabbed the wrong box. So now I’m stuck with some ammo I’ll never use. Do you buy a gun to match the ammo you accidentally bought??? 😂 It was a good lesson for me to slow down when buying ammo.

[@kevinastonatx]

I bought a 28 gauge shotgun because I inherited 1/2 box of shells! Ha. Go for it!

[@richardstaehle6134]

Picked up one years ago. With .327 FM you are not going to be out-gunned. And, with S&W .32 or even .32 Mag it's something my wife can handle if needed. I wish Federal would do more .327 ammo runs to help availability and hopefully price gouging (which has gotten me into re-loading).

[@johnmazza5918]

I have handloaded a bunch of 327 FM over the past few years. I have found that Power Pistol is my go-to powder in it.

[@stripmin41]

Thats a beautiful gun compared to my LCR.

[@AlejandroBraga-hl1oo]

The ruger makes a good revolver