Ruger LCR .327 Federal Magnum 

Forget double action, look at that snubby barrel.

@@moncorp1 doesn't affect the accuracy, but does affect the velocity

He lives up to his name sake.

That's just called Tuesday for Hickok.

that's amazing, he's proves that you can use snub nosed for accuracy he also proves that your grandparents aren't lame

+hickok45 Yay

+hickok45 And a wonderful thing to see it is.

+hickok45 It works!!!!!

Glad it is working

+hickok45 Glad to see that is working for you now .

low recoil with full house loads. gold dot?

Too bad they are more expensive than 357

Lucky Gunner really sold me on this and now I want one!

Yeah. You get arrested and the criminal gets compensation

+Bushcraft1974 I live in Portugal. Recently a driver in Lisbon shot and killed an attacker who was threatening him through his car window with a crowbar. The gun was legal and he had a CCW permit. The cops patted the legal shooter on his back and sent him on his way. When asked if the armed citizen would be charged with anything the police said "No. He had a gun for a reason, and he used it appropriately."

Perico De Lospalotes Not true. Ive met quite a few people with CCW permits. Business owners who have to collect cash payments. Security guards (not all). Etc. Its still not as common and "fair" as it should be. Anyone who qualifies to own a gun should automatically be permitted to carry it.

Perico De Lospalotes The trick is that security guards are always on duty. The boss just has them on call 24/7. Never know when trouble is about to happen. ;)

and, and...you're supposed to thank the nice criminal for killing you.

dryflyelk that came from those Dirty Harry movies..

Do you carry it concealed? Any holster recommendations?

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This sounds like a plan for me.

I was just turned on to this particular size cartridge, and for the same reasons you just cited. As H45 mentions in his review, one extra round in in a mag holding 16 or 17 may not be as big a deal, but in a 5 vs. 6 round revolver, the importance of that extra round becomes more important. Add the stopping power with less recoil in an LCR, and I can see how it could be a very good choice as a CCW weapon.

Nowhere near a 357 mag 🤣

@@sparky_-mf2cs ehhh in a snubby. They don't the best out of the .357 Also shooting .357 out of a small gun sucks

@@jacobt1027 a 327 is still nowere near or slighty trailing a 357 in any handgun barrel length 😆 as far as shooting 357 outta a snubby sucking. Depends on the shooter and the gun..

@@sparky_-mf2cs It's fine in a SP101 but in anything in a J frame size? Yeah it's terrible

@@sparky_-mf2cs No actually, there are some .327 factory loads that beat some more common .357 loads in terms of energy ft-lbs. Of course, terminal effect isn’t entirely dependent upon that. Speer’s most common .327 loading is a 100 grain bullet that does 1400 fps out of the LCR. That’s velocity consistent with or outstripping the majority of the more common .357 loads, and with a bullet that isn’t all that much lighter than .357 loads achieving similar speeds. So to say .327 only slightly trails .357 is technically correct with that in mind. That makes sense when you consider how ridiculously high-pressure .327 is even compared to .357 and the like. Aside from that disadvantage; .327 revolvers have higher capacity, generate around 30-40% less felt recoil, and have excellent versatility with their ability to chamber easier to shoot and/or more common/cheaper ammunition when needed. Can’t handle full-house .327? Load it with a hot .32 H&R. Need to plink? .32 S&W Long. Teaching a new shooter to handle revolvers and don’t want to bother with horrible rimfire trigger pulls? .32 S&W. .357 is an excellent cartridge, but the .327 is going to be better for most people in most situations.

Ruger made the GP100 in a 7 round 327, and an 8 round Blackhawk. I got both and love'em !

Mateba Mtr 12 had a 12 32 H&R capacity, a modern day version would be able to use Fed Mag

yes

@@foilist1 Ruger now also offer a GP100 with 7 shot in 357 so 8 sho 327 must be possible. Also a S&W L frame with 8 shot would be great.

@@Gieszkanne Ruger did have an 8 shot Blackhawk which I have (and Ruger discontinued it). I'm guessing they would have to use the Redhawk for an 8 shot .327 b/c I think the GP100 is too small.

im guessing your showing your age, that you are younger than me, by saying you favor the semi auto. Im 55. I have about 8 revolvers and 1 18 round Canik 9mm to match my 9mm Ruger carbine. But yes these LCRs are sweet, I have owned a couple. And a 32 mag. in SP101

In a snub revolver .327 preforms almost identically to .357. There's a 0.03' difference in wound cavity size and has less recoil and slightly higher capacity. For a pocket gun there's no contest.

Michael Spreckelson several? Can you name a few less commonly known models? Having trouble finding them.

Do they kick harder than say a .38+p?

@@mr.skeptical3071 NO, LESS RECOIL THAN A 38

@@BangBangBo I think its mainly just Rugers.

​@@BangBangBoRuger SP101, Taurus 327, Charter Arms makes a 32 H&R. S&W just came out with a sweet looking new 32 H&R J frame. Unfortunately 327 guns are far and few between!

It won't load properly in this revolver, though, will it?

@@MFurey It will load and fire fine, the narrow rims will sometimes allow the extractor star to hop over them, so when ejecting you always want to apply steady force with the muzzle up to allow gravity to assist in ejection. They are fine for the range, but given their possible ejection reliability issues, there are better choices than .32 acp for defensive use.

@@mingheemouse Thanks.

@@MFurey That's correct. 32 ACP is the wrong ammo. Use 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Magnum or 327 Federal Magnum. Just because you can fit something in something doesn't make it a good idea. 32 S&W Long is still a great round, even for shooting people. 32 S&W is very pleasant to shoot.

how is is it to say a .357 sig, my night time handgun beside the bed in a sig p229, along with my ithaca model 37 slam fire, and a readliy available 300 blk out with a muffler , n a light n 3 30 round mags close by, depending on how much time i have depends on which one i grab, hard to beat the ithica slam fire with mostly buck shot to clear a room, last 2 rounds is slugs, 357 sig loaded with underwood, 300 blackout loaded with lehiegh defense, need a ak stashed in the living room out of sight

@@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe ok. What ever works.

I’d love to see a hammer J frame, why have an K/L frame unless it has an extra round😂 There’s 7 shot 357 in Mid size frames. I wish Smith would make one instead of that 22 mag 7shot J frame (model 351 I think) Did you get SP 101 just for the hammer and extra barrel?

@@occonnerwilderness8923 Smith & Wesson made one with a hammer. I saw one years in a gun store. I sure wish I would have pick it up. I got the sp101 because it was in 327.It shoots great

yep... it's still 5am. first video of the morning!

Yep was 5am too here and last vid before bed lol

Im confused compared to damage and recoil what is the 327 to the 38sp?

I tend to like less popular calibers. If not just for the sake of being different but when everyone is buying the popular stuff it's what is still left on the shelf. When you have a weapon that can fire multiple cartridges like the .327 Fed Mag you don't have to be as picky.

captainpegs07 Ruger just did. Lcrx .327/3" revolver.

Bryan Adams Agreed

Was thinking the exact same

I have the 2 inch LCRx in 327 along with the 4inch so 101 bad 5.5 inch single seven. Neat little guns that can fire a variety of smaller cartridges

They finally made the lcrx in 22 magnum. Me Hickok can you review that.

+Randy Deyo he was gone for some days. Just some BS with Google+ being children.

+Slayterricca Machinedeth Automatic algorithims. It wasnt some type of conspiracy.

+Clayton Bowen I wasn't saying any conspiracy lol. I'm just saying that the different "bots" that Google+ has for filtering are not very well constructed. they're filtering a lot of the wrong stuff in my opinion.

+Slayterricca Machinedeth maybe. im pretty sure he just got false copyright strikes by someone trying to mess with his account. a lot of youtubers like h3h3 get strikes by other youtubers trying to shutdown their accounts

+Clayton Bowen I never looked into it. I had briefly skimmed an article that said something about promoting the sale of specific firearms or something to that effect. Honestly all that matters to me is that my all time favorite RU-vid account is back.

+Joe Doole I thought they said it was for small game? I guess not. I have a GP101 chambered in .327 federal magnum. My dad has a .44 special Bull dog. We both shot the ground to compare the holes. Tell you one thing, the .327 federal magnum made a believer out of my dad. The hole from the .327 federal magnum was about two times the diameter that the .44 special made. Both were hollow point defensive rounds.

It's actually more of a defensive load than anything, and the .327 was being carried by my brother in law for that purpose. We weren't out hunting, we were just driving and the deer ran into the road. Rather than let it sit there and suffer, he put it down with the .327. I doubt this caliber is legal for hunting medium game such as white tail, but it worked in a pinch. I've also seen a similar situation in which a Glock 23 chambered in .40 had to be used to dispatch an injured deer. I'm sure .327 Fed would do ok against small game/varmints as a hunting round, especially if they offer longer barrel platforms, but its main purpose as far as I know was against two legged threats as a means to keep most of the power of a .357 magnum but with less recoil and higher round count.

I agree, thanks

+Joe Doole gotta alotta deer stories

Did my basic in Ft. Knox. I liked the people and the area👍

well at least 9.5

20 if we got our shoes off.

@@robertcollett8073 probably 22

Yep, the more I read or see about the 327 federal mag the more I want one, or two. I've been thinking of purchasing a 2" or 3" SP101 for conceal carry, since my GP100 with 4.2" barrel is too large to easily conceal in warmer weather. I was planning on an SP101 in 357 mag, but probably carry it with .38 +p ammo. Finding out that the 327 has comparable power to low to moderate 357 ammo but with reduced recoil, AND an extra round capacity is a very sound argument for adding yet another cartridge to my ammo locker instead of just sticking with a cartridge i already have. Also it looks like the 32 h&r mag is comparable to 38 +p, and 32 we long is close to 38 spl, and all the 32's work in a 327, except 32acp which is not or miss from gun to gun

It shoots very nice out of a lever action carbine too

How is the recoil

fishinkeylargo there all experience ammo s

Henry has a nice one in 327 Fed mag

Ken Helmers 2 years ago they didnt

+imbrian100 Yes, I heard that discussion, too. It was funny; as I heard them talking about it, I already knew we were planning to post this video this week. We'd already done the video.

+hickok45 Have you ever thought of doing a "best guns of history" video. I really enjoyed your U.S. military video and it would be cool to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the great content.

well ive already got a dz302, guess I need this to go with it.

+Anonymous Dude i got a 281 lol

The basis for the one year only, 1969 Z-28 Engine.. came with 2.02 heads..absolute out of the box screamer.. i bought one out of a wrecked Z.. .dropped it in a 62 Vette and ran 13.20 capped and street tires on 1st pass.. a cam, intake/carb swap, and 4.88 rear, droppes it to 11.20.

im glad im not the only one that thought small block chev wait gun? i wonder if they will make a 289 sbf.

I always think of the 327 Chevy when I hear this round mentioned, before I was a gun guy I was a car guy.

agreed - I think the SP101 in 327 fed mag would be a great carry revolver

Federal also makes 85 and 100 gr. soft points in 50 round boxes.

+Jackie Fran What's ironic, is that the .327 federal Magnum has more kick than the .38 Special. Thank God it can shoot the other 32 rounds though.

How would you rate the recoil of the 327 Fed mag compared to the 38 spl (not +) in the LCR?

I would estimate that the .327 has more recoil than the .38 but my wife only keeps the .327 rounds in it for self defense. The .32 special rounds and the .32 H&R Mags are great to shoot. Low recoil and less blast. The .32 shorts are very much like a .22 LR recoil wise.

Yeah I started her off with the .32 shorts then .32 Longs, .32 H&R Mags and then to the .327 Mags. The .327 lets you know that it is there!

Jackie Fran so the lcr 327 can shoot all 3 of those bullets?

+NWoutdoorTV Thanks. You'd better watch ALL of them, or we'll know you have missed some. Then if we see you at a gun show or Meet & Greet, we're going to be very mad at you. :-)

Ill try,ill try.

Geez, I think I have seen all of them. I better watch them again just to be sure.

+ForkliftJoe Need to have S & W come out with a Hemi now...right after they loose their dangerous safety, frame mounted FP, and MiM metal....

I want a 454 bbc for my nova.

+ForkliftJoe 302?

+ForkliftJoe 383 Stroker!

+ForkliftJoe 428CJ

Henry has a nice one in 327 Fed mag

That's a beautiful poem you wrote there.

Dr dre from nwa days

It's called natural born killa

Sadly there are revolvers that are not problem solvers, but just problem revolvers....those that have the name Taurus on them.

Lame