Ruger LCR 327 Federal Review

[@philp411]

But...what if Ruger made a 3" LCRx in 327?

[@stevenclement3508]

The biggest secret is where the heck you can find .327 Fed Mag brass or ammunition. How can Federal introduce a round like .327 Fed Mag and, after a few years, just quit producing enough .327 Fed Mag ammo to meet market demand? People who spent their hard earned money on guns chambered in .327 Federal Magnum are pretty ticked off. If I were a manufacturer like Ruger, Henry or Taurus, who are still producing firearms in that caliber, I'd definitely have a few words for Federal Premium. You can bet I won't be jumping at the chance to purchase anything chambered in Federal's new .30 Super Carry.

[@steveh4962]

Starline carries the.327 brass. Also carries the .32 mag stuff. Order direct or from Graf & son or Midway

[@327Federal]

327 Federal Magnum is the Most Versatile Revolver Chambering. Full power loads are as powerful as 357 magnum. Also chambers the soft shooting 32 S&W Long. Six Shots instead of Five!

[@jimbolxvi6428]

I’ve been carrying the 3” SP101 in 327 for a little over 2 years now with the 327 Gold Dot and I get 1400 fps but the SP101 is heavy enough to offset the recoil nicely. Just picked up an LCR in 327 a month ago and for that the Gold Dot is a little much but I’ve found the 327 Hydra Shok is perfect for that revolver. So it will be a Hydra Shok summer and Gold Dot winters for me. The oddball good thing is both loads from the respective firearms hit in the same spot which is a happy weird oddity that I can live with.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I've had mine for a whopping 24 hours, and I'm in love with it already. It's so light and comfortable to carry, I forget it's there.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

A 3" barrel holding 7 rounds would be a sweet piece. Comon manufacturers.. Nobody was asking for a 30 Super Carry.

[@chrisditmarsch4271]

Charter Arms Professional in 32 H&R

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Slightly upsized LCR in a medium frame with all the same goodness of the LCR.

[@ericshindler5829]

I spoke to him professional firearms instructors. They recommended to practice with it between five and 7 yards no more thank you for a great video though.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I like LCR's. I have 2 of them. I understand the value of the 327 model. But I hardly ever see any 32 ammo where I live. If I can locate a supply of it I'll get one of those but for now I can feed my 9mm LCR just fine.

[@stever.747]

I have 3 lol. 22lr, 22wmr and 327fed nice pocket guns.

[@robarmstrong5404]

I think your judgment of 327 recoil is too broad. There loads available are very different and feel close to the H&R magnums but with way more power. The double taps for example push a 75gr bullet near 1400fps and very manageable recoil.

[@alanlerner2354]

Bravo Caleb. I’ve been toying with going the 327 route. Awesome woods round ( no griz in Florida!) and 32 H&R just fine for social work. I like the LCR platform but also looked at the Taurus 327. Think you just made me spend money!

[@crushthequarter6863]

I wish the ruger lcr 327s were a bit less expensive.

[@titanscerw]

I have access only to 32 S&W Long, would you personaly still consider sufficient for edc/civ selfdef?

[@MrRevolver]

That's a tough question. Personally, the only 32 S&W I'd carry would be the stuff from Buffalo Bore, but that's because it's loaded hella hot. Anything under 700 fps starts to get iffy

[@beep-beep]

32 Long Wadcutters would work pretty well. The bullet is flat faced and causes much wider wound cavitations than regular 32s.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If a bullet velocity isn't enough for expansion, then the next consideration will be penetration. If you can't poke a hole in a vital because you can't reach a vital, then expanding bullets is a mute point. Usually the older style bullets are effective outside expanding tip bullets, stuff like semi-wadcutters or full wadcutters, generally something with a larger flat nose, soft lead.

[@bdk2008]

32 Long wadcutters penetrate very well and have very low recoil and flash. They make an excellent self defense load IMO.

[@r12clark]

I've been watching a lot of your revolver videos lately and have been on the fence with getting a snubbie for CCW. Living in a hot desert it's not always easy to CCW an automatic. I've been looking at going back to pocket carry with an LCR. Just been on the fence with different options such as 9mm, 38 special, and 327. Was also looking at Kimber's new K6xs in 38 special. Any suggestions?

[@olvera6710]

A revolver is an excellent defensive weapon. I believe the kimber is probably a better revolver but the 327 is a intriguing round.

[@TheNecronacht]

Wish they made this in a 3 inch barrel in the LCR or LCRx...

[@MrRevolver]

God I wish

[@kurt5490]

Abso freaking lutely!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Yeah who in the world needs a 3" LCRx? But we certainly need a Lipsey's exclusive 3.75" barrel bird's head grip Single-Seven. 🤪

[@markjohnson206]

Great gun and cartridge. 32 mag in the lcr and 327 fed in a 3" sp101 are where each is most at home for ccw imo

[@13BravoBiggunsM110SP]

I have various calibers and pistols and revolvers, in various calibers and my favorite 327 magnum is a Taurus 3 " stainless Ported, with 100 and 115 grain gold dot JHP and 6 speed loaders and 2 😊 6 shot speed strips, and my Glock 33 gen3 with night sights and a Lazer Max guide rod Lazer, my favorite EDC 24/7 but have some 32 magnum and have other options but my favorite caliber and pare are my 357 sig and 327 magnum and a,9 mm for back up

[@johnloy4895]

Put an Ergo delta grip on mine . I Love it!

[@lukeman9851]

Everything else was touched on years ago, so I'll just say that if it looks like a colossal mosquito, it's probably a Crane Fly, which fortunately don't suck blood.

[@Nexy9]

This with the green laser crimson trace is my ideal carry

[@efreutel]

Me too. Saving my $$ for the Crimson green grips. 😊👍👍👍

[@coffee11970]

💯🇺🇸❤️

[@kpg-uo1tm]

What kind of holster is that again? For some reason I cannot make it out. I have that exact same gun but have found it just a tic too big for my j frame holsters. Thanks

[@Battlefieldtripshow]

PHLster Enigma. It's more of a platform than a holster (though theyve started making dedicated options called the Enigma Express). I have mine setup on an Enigma in a PHLster City Special with a sports belt.

[@r12clark]

That mosquito sounds like and airplane...lol

[@geopietro]

How much less control would there be with 9mm rounds?

[@lumberjack218]

I wanted one of these for a few years. Just saw one at my LGS for the first time in 5 years and I can't convince myself to get into a new caliber right now with the current ammo supply. Maybe I just need to stop making excuses...

[@paulross9287]

Excuses not to purchase, or rationalizing to purchase?😁

[@Quality_Guru]

You are very wise not to use the 327 Fed Mag cartridge on this pistol. I tried it, and got a lot of black powder residue on my forearms after each shot. Just because it can handle the full load doesn't mean that you should use it, especially when it produces a powerful kick. I shoot this pistol with the 32 S&W Long cartridge and its very light recoiling, yet it has good penetration as seen on KZbin video Low Recoil Revolver Options-.32 S&W Long VS .38 Special Wadcutters. In regards to the revolver it is FUN, accurate, and extremely reliable. One of my favorite firearms.

[@paulross9287]

That Gun Sam video you're referring to really opened my eyes to the "lowly " 32 long, and it's attributes. As you probably know, Sam has a lot of good videos on the 32/327.

[@NihilisticHatred]

I got a 327 about 12 years ago. More powerful than all but 357 custom ammo, as much velocity as a 9mm. I have 110 grain gold dots in mine, and it's beastly.

[@arby2348]

Your mentioned carrying 22 magnum. 22 magnum to carry? Interesting. The reduced reliability of rimfire doesn't bother you?

[@MrRevolver]

The whole thing with rimfire being less reliable is a bit of a red herring, because it’s true but only when you’re using super cheap ammo

[@troxle1r]

I carry an LCR 22lr, but I only shoot CCI ammo. Never had a rim fire issue. On the range I shoot Mini Mags, but I carry Velocitors. Most rim fire problems come from cheap, bulk ammo and some semi autos can jam. If you did have a misfire in a revolver, just pull the trigger again.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Rimfire reliability: Don't be a cheap skate. Strike the rim with authority. Use a revolver.

[@josephhacker5358]

I thought all your videos were short videos?

[@xj53pq7]

Kinda wish they ditched the .327 magnum caliber altogether and went with the lightweight aluminum frame for the .32

[@bdk2008]

Agreed. I like my 327, but if they came out with a 32 mag on the 38 frame, I’d throw money at them. I’d love to find one of the old J frames in 32 mag, but they are rare and pricy when you do find them.

[@mikemccauley8089]

Is a fine cartridge but Ammoseek shows 3 places that have it in stock, 1.50-2.50 a round, calibers like that when the ammo shortages hit get pushed to the back of the line so stock up during times of plenty

[@MrRevolver]

I've discovered that Ammoseek kind of sucks when you're looking for niche stuff

[@mikemccauley8089]

@@MrRevolver I’ve checked other places, TargetsportsUSA hasn’t had it forever, was thinking about a Ruger in that caliber, so passed on it for that reason, 41 magnum same think but glad you have one and some ammo to enjoy 👍

[@Philly1958]

Isn’t the 32 H&R magnum comparable to 380

[@NavYblu99]

Check out lucky gunner's vid on 32 revolver cartridges. Pretty comprehensive/helpful

[@VanDaRifleman]

Numerous .32 Mag projectiles and loads have a higher ballistic coefficient and higher velocity than a lot of .380 Auto loads, but most self defense shootings take place at distances where the .32 Mag advantages are less apparent, at ten meters and closer. A pistol in .380 Auto of similar size to a Ruger .32/.327 snubnose could hold one to three more cartridges than the revolver, and might be preferable to the revolver based upon capacity alone.

[@paulross9287]

I believe the SW seven shot 22 magnum revolver is much lighter than the Ruger 327, if that is an issue. But the trigger on it is extremely heavy. Always tradeoffs.

[@MrRevolver]

I have a 351PD

[@seandurns110]

Very helpful review. Looking at an LCR in either the 327 or 22 mag platform for my first snubbie/LCR.

[@jeffsnider7842]

Depends on what u want. 22 mag has little knock down power and recoil. 327 fm has tons of knock down and 4/10 on a 10 scale recoil. It is all about feel. I a sw 642 38 or ruger 327 fm around in summer. No one can tell i am armed.

[@MrRevolver]

No handgun has knock down power

[@stever.747]

Sean Dearns.....I couldn't decide either so I got 3 of them. Lol. 22lr, 22wmr and 327fm lcr's.

[@travisgilbert8416]

@@stever.747 Which do you like best for self-defense?

[@stever.747]

@travis gilbert to be honest, I've not fired the 22's yet. I do like shooting 32 h&r magnums out of the 327. The trigger is pretty smooth as advertised, and the 32h&r is very pleasant and manageable to shoot. It's my current cc unit. That said, either 22 would be a cakewalk. Hope this helps.

[@treyyoder6183]

What does 327 fed do that hasn't already been done? Is it just another niche caliber meant to make people feel special?

[@MrRevolver]

It gets six rounds into a gun the size of a five round 357 magnum and equals or exceeds the terminal performance of a 38 Special with a lower recoil and muzzle flash penalty. I guess "more bullets" isn't cool to some people

[@LarryeWhite61]

Guess you EDC a 22lr then

[@327SixShooter]

It really shines as a gun that is very versatile. It can shoot .32 S&w, .32 s&w long, .32 h&r magnum, and of course .327 federal magnum. So me and my wife can carry the same gun with different ammo in it. She is very recoil sensitive. Buffalo bore makes a .32 s&w long hardcast wadcutter load for it that wont get expansion, but the slug/cylinder shaped wadcutter will make a nastier wound than a round nose fmj, and this round gets 16 inches of penetration in ballistics gel after going through 4 layers of denim and it still has pretty close to zero recoil. My wife carries it with that round. And sometimes I do as well. But sometimes I carry it with something more powerful. It's great to have the different options. And having 6 shots instead of 5 .38/.357 in the same sized gun is a huge bonus as well.

[@borkwoof696]

Do you get hollow point expansion with the H&Rs?

[@MrRevolver]

Some independent tests have shown expansion, but I don't count on it.

[@user-lg4zm5nj8t]

Thanks for the great content and opinion. Would you consider 327 wadcutters for edc? There are amazing in 38spl with very mild recoil.

[@MrRevolver]

I know some people who run 32 Magnum pressure wadcutters in their 327s, I prefer the Federal JHP

[@perryvath7617]

I like your approach to evaluating a CCW. Thanx

[@smolkafilip]

"they are available right now on the internet" *cries in European Anyway, how is that MR-73 working out for you? Worth the price over say a GP100 Match Champion? Are you planning to review it?

[@markrhuett]

Yes..I love the 327 Federal Magnum. I have a Ruger Single Seven in 327. The LCR is my next buy...

[@stephenmoerlein8470]

Thanks for the succinct analysis!

[@avwillis5269]

Lee at the obscene sailor has mentioned loading the last round in the cylinder with 327, not for the purpose of candycaning, but to provide tactile feedback that it's time for a new speed strip. What are your thoughts on this?

[@markjohnson206]

The odds of detecting the difference in recoil under stress is less likely than pulling the trigger until it goes click. And after a cylinder dump you're likely high tailing it, not reloading your 6 shot revolver. It isn't a warfighting gun. It's a ccw pistol.

[@NavYblu99]

@@markjohnson206 I see your point, but it's been a tactic used by extremely experienced/knowledgable LEOs (usually involving a 357 mag at the end of 38s)

[@bmx7596]

@@markjohnson206 I agree full sized guns are more suited for warfighting. But any civilian encounter is firing a few shots and "high falling" anyway. Only the police should be pushing forward. That's why I think anything over 6 shots is sort of defining what you are really trying to do. Are you REALLY trying to leave the incident or are you standing there pumping out 17 rounds of 9mm to justify all those range days?

[@larrylabair5996]

another great vid thanks for your time

[@LarryeWhite61]

You said you were shooting at 15yards. Now with a barrel under 2inchs and minimal sites, this gun you should be at 15 feet, not yards.

[@MrRevolver]

Lol no. The sights are fine, I’ve pushed this gun out to 25 yards. We should always strive to be better at shooting

[@woodsperson8078]

I'm not a competition shooter, but I agree. I shoot mine well enough between 5 and 15 yards to be confident in that range. Not lecturing, but still according to statistics that range is beyond the typical encounter threshold so we should be good, right? I shoot the LCR down and the right a tad but have learned to compensate for and reduce that. It's a fun and great gun, best thing is you can shoot/practice with the high-test stuff endlessly if you can afford it and not worry about swapping ammo. None of that practice with 38 Special and carry .357 scenario, we all know at range that can start to alter things. You mentioned Buffalo Bore 32 H&R +P somewhere. I like how it shoots, but I get 3 or so rounds out of 40 that get stuck like a SOB.

[@howardschwartz1462]

What is your carry ammunition?

[@bernardcaillouet5565]

I just picked up a LCR in 327 federal magnum earlier this week. Where are you finding 32 H&R magnum ammo at?

[@MrRevolver]

I have a robot that gives me an alert whenever Federal has 32 Mag in stock on their website, plus ammoseek is usually pretty good. You can also shoot 32 S&W Long

[@bernardcaillouet5565]

@@MrRevolver Thanks I appreciate you.

[@vincenttschida8849]

Rugers are awesome.

[@tedberwick3186]

Ty

[@alanroberts6936]

Glad to see content back. I was beginning to think you had shut down this channel. How is the modern fighting revolver project going. Any plans to put out videos on them?

[@MrRevolver]

yes! I’m getting my training/competition schedule hammered out for 2022

[@exercise-or-die-early]

What is the Chinese writing on your t-shirt at 5 minutes 44 second mark. What does it say?

[@MrRevolver]

Well first off it's not Chinese

[@exercise-or-die-early]

@@MrRevolver Roger that. It's an awesome looking shirt! A+

[@MrRevolver]

@@exercise-or-die-early thanks! It’s from 10-8 Performance and it says “Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action” or something along those lines

[@exercise-or-die-early]

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