Testing the Ruger LCR 327 Federal for point of aim and controlability 

Fudmottin lol, I had the exact same problem but then I got a bonus from my employer for hazard pay during COVID-19, That plus some miscellaneous savings put me over the top but barely. Now I don’t have money for anything else.

You won't be disappointed!

I'm in the same boat money wise. As much as I'd love to get one I have higher priority firearm purchases

Maybe the comprromise can be found in the .32 H&R mag cartridge. Although, burning all the powder of magnum cartridge is asking a lot of any sub-2" barrel

I just gave in and bought the LCRx, .327 mag. is over $1.50 a rd now :(

A 3 in 7 shot 327/ 32H&R would be awesome... Taurus announced last year at Shot Show an 85 size 327 6 shot 3 in but only came thru w/ a 2 in...

For now, the SP101 runs a 3-inch option. Single Seven (7-shot SA) runs much longer barrels. GP100 has a 7-shot model. Charter Arms has a 7-shot .32 H&R. I do wish the LCR got at least a 2.5 to 3 inch version.

@@exothermal.sprocket The Single Seven is available in a 3.75" with birdshead grips. Might make a good trail gun. Ballistics should be pretty good with that barrel length. The 4-5/8" is probably well balanced and a good general purpose barrel length.

@@troy9477 Yeah I've seen that one on their site. Good recommendations.

Nowadays wadcutters in 32 long are easier to find than 38 special, substantially cheaper as well.

Hornady .32 H&R Mag is an exceptionally accurate round, even fired out of something chambered for .327 Mag. I had an early nineties H&R 5 shot revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, and it was probably the most accurate revolver I owned, even among my .22LRs.

I wondered about that after I sent it back to Ruger for repairs of an unrelated issue (or perhaps related) and when I got it back there was way less backsplash after it was put back in "specs" by Ruger. I think I'll go test it for this specifically soon. Thanks for reminding me!

@@GeographyCzar Ruger's QC as regards timing issues for some of their revolvers hasn't been stellar. I also experienced a timing problem with one of my SingleSevens which resulted in loading difficulties (something I've also seen on some RU-vid reviews of that model). Ruger fixes those problems under warranty, but my impression is that they depend on consumers not bothering to complain or simply being unaware of how these things are supposed t operate. Good luck.

Well, it helps that the gun will take 3 different kinds of ammo... It is just marginally easier to find it. I see about the same amount of 32 mag or 327 or 32 long ammo as I see 40 caliber. In other words it’s mostly sold out everywhere, but once in a while you find a box. It’s not as rare as 9 mm.

just saw a box of 50 for 50 at my lgd. a buck a shot! wow!!!

Yup. I wound up sending it in. Then trading it in.

I got that on my lcr 327, it really threw me off. I took it to my local gunsmith, and they said it was in spec and not out of timing. It only happens with .327 fm not .32H&R or .32S&w long. Is this normal? Is it worth sending it back to Ruger or just typical with snub nose magnum.

Let’s do math on that using some round numbers (because there’s no point in being precisely inaccurate). Let’s say difference in velocity is 700fps or 213 meters per second. He said he shot at 5 yds. Let’s call that 5 m. That means the bullet hit the target in 5/213=.023 seconds. The distance an object drops in earth’s gravity...d=0.5gt^2, where g=9.8m/s/s and in this case t=023 s. That means the bullet drop due to velocity difference is d=0.5(9.8)(.023)^2=.0026 meters. Translated to inches =.1 inches. So, no, the velocity is not the difference.

@@brandonletzko2472 - Fair enough, according to the math. And I acknowledge I wasn't including everything when I said velocity was the primary factor. But I wasn't incorrect about my example either, because it does happen that velocity changes change POI - primarily because velocity affects other factors such as recoil, and barrel time. Equal weight bullets with different velocities will have different recoil impulses and different transit times in the barrel, which affects the point of exit of the bullets at specific angles of incline arc of the barrel. So, I acknowledge that I was incorrect when I stated that it was simply velocity - but most shooters aren't going to want to take a physics class just to understand why their ammo is doing something specific. Most people everywhere since the time of Galileo still have trouble with the fact that a bullet fired from a level gun will strike the ground at the same time as a bullet dropped at one's feet if both are released at the same time.

@@brandonletzko2472 correct. The proper terminology would be the change in angular trajectory induced by the amount of muzzle rise from primer strike to the moment the bullet leaves the barrel.

And 4 years later, it only got a little better trying to buy 32H&R magnum.

Agree. Available in the SP101, but not the LCR. :/

So do I. It's 4 oz lighter than the 327 (or the 9mm or 357 for that matter).

I got rid of my LCRX 38 for a S&W 637. Much better pistol. But I’m all in on a 327 LCRX!!!

Fair enough. It will be my regular practice from now on to use eye protection when filming, as it has been my practice - unless I completely forget - to use it when target shooting with or without a camera rolling. The problem I encounter from time to time is that my filming locations are relatively remote. Sometimes I have simply forgotten to bring safety glasses, and going back for them would take hours. You and several others have pointed out that this sets a bad example, and I've concluded that you're correct.

You make a very good point. I sold that particular gun, but I will say this, almost any auto I own, or have ever fired, will put more shots on target in less time than a revolver. Revolvers beat autos for single action accuracy, and, generally speaking, for raw power in otherwise similar calibers. Thus I'm sort of doing a test that's tailored to suit a revolver. But, you've given me a very good idea for a test of 38 vs. 9mm!

Yes. Did I call it an LCR? my bad. I try to remember the "x" but sometimes I slip up.

I've stockpiled enough 30 Super to last for years. It's gone on "clearance" sale, so I guess the new round didn't catch on as fast as Federal and S&W hoped... I really love both, but the edge goes to the more powerful 327 IMHO. Wish people could see the advantages...

Same. 😔

Watch hickok45 that is a good video