Anyone who has been here knows I'm a fan. The LCR 327 is my absolute favorite all-weather EDC. I find it comfortable to carry in a pocket holster. I've owned smaller guns in .380 but for the amount smaller they are, they really aren't that much easier or more comfortable for me to carry. Despite their weaker power, those smaller guns in .380 also tend to be less fun to shoot and harder to shoot well. I've owned a few subcompact 9mm guns but their shape makes them more awkward for pocket carry. With six reasonably powerful shots and relatively mild recoil, the LCR 327 is "just right" for daily carry.
The only times I don't carry the LCR 327 are out in the woods or during the winter. If I'm wearing enough to comfortably carry a double-stack semi-auto with more than twice the capacity, that's what I'll do. Even then, I'll still grab the LCR 327 if I'm in a hurry.
I think what you shoot in it is part of the story. Was wondering.
I am very interested in 327FM. I have been strongly considering an SP101 3" in this caliber. I have a 2" SP101 in 357 but (1) like the balance of a little more pipe an (2) am intrigued by this new comer
The part I am having trouble getting past is - while I do not mind reloading, Dillon does not sell EITHER caliber conversions (for the Square Deal B) OR even standard dies (I also have a RL550) for 327 Fed. So my options are to either buy dies elsewhere and load on the 550 (or a single stage) or load 32 H&R on my SDB and just carry factory. Both are less than ideal but not quite deal breakers yet.
Not doggin on the round, I actually want one, but ain't it just doing the same thing a 9mm +P could? I mean if went down to 90gr on 9mm, couldn't I squeak the same FPS and ME out of it?
Already did ask Dillon. Not just a negative on the SDB conversion kits, they specifically said THEIR standard dies, in 32 H&R can not be used on full length 327 cases. Something about their dies having a different thickness. Yea, I could put Lee dies in the 550 I guess.Dies that load 32 S&W Long and 32 H&R Magnum would load the 327 Federal. I use Lee 32 H&R Magnum dies on my Dillon 650 and load all three calibers. Not sure about the SDB, but you could ask Dillon.
From a 3" barrel SP101 you can expect a 100 grain Federal factory round to clock at ~1400 fps. They produce 1550 fps from my Ruger 4.2" barrel and 1313 from my 1.87" LCR.
Those are the details. Good luck with your decision.
I believe you are 100% correct!I think the thread is as much about the caliber as the gun. To your point about high capacity auto vs 6 round revolver, the question really becomes hi cap semi auto vs revolver, regardless of caliber.
People talk about how the big advantage of the .327 is that you can get six rounds of a cartridge that is very well suited to personal defense in a gun the size of a j-frame. One extra round is not that big a deal to me. I just like revolvers and I'm OK with carrying a 5 or 6 shooter (with a speed loader on my belt). The other thing I like about the caliber is that the guns can accept such a variety of cartridges. I can load my LCRX with .32 mag and have a light weight gun that's fairly easy to shoot and still has a decent personal defense round.
But it seems that your decision (along with countless other shooters) is whether you feel good about carrying a 6 shooter. That's a tough one. But I would say buy the Sp101 and shoot it because it's fun to shoot. Decide whether you can be comfortable carrying it after you've shot it for a while. I don't think you would have any trouble selling it if you decided you didn't like it.
we're in the same boat.I will have an LCR in 327 as soon as I run across one that I consider affordable.
In the summer I carry my LCR 38 a lot, but I have to have larger grips on it. I think I could do just fine with the 327 and the smaller grip, especially if I carried 32 H&R.
my CZ P10c is in the car with an extra mag just in case
On the .327 being a wonder 9, it kind of is when it comes to a conceal carry revolver, especially in a snub nose. 85 grains of bullet in a diameter that's 1mm smaller means low recoil, yet good sectional density for penetration. A 125 grain .38+P is no slouch and can be controllable, but .327 just blows it away in terms of defensive use.Not trying to switch the topic from the gun to the caliber, but.....
I am very interested in 327FM. I have been strongly considering an SP101 3" in this caliber. I have a 2" SP101 in 357 but (1) like the balance of a little more pipe an (2) am intrigued by this new comer
The part I am having trouble getting past is - while I do not mind reloading, Dillon does not sell EITHER caliber conversions (for the Square Deal B) OR even standard dies (I also have a RL550) for 327 Fed. So my options are to either buy dies elsewhere and load on the 550 (or a single stage) or load 32 H&R on my SDB and just carry factory. Both are less than ideal but not quite deal breakers yet.
The other reason for my hesitation is - It really just seems like a "wonder 9". Not doggin on the round, I actually want one, but ain't it just doing the same thing a 9mm +P could? I mean if went down to 90gr on 9mm, couldn't I squeak the same FPS and ME out of it? And if that IS the case, why do I stop carrying my 9mm. I comfortably (in a Vedder) conceal a P10c w/an RMR. I have 15 in it and a spare 15 on deck. I guess where I'm going is - giving up capacity for 357 is an arguably fair trade. Giving up capacity for (pretty much) the same caliber makes me wonder if I'm thinking straight.
To see how bad my capacity addiction is, I walked the dog carrying my SP101 instead of my CZ. Felt kinda weird, not sure I'm going to be able to adjust. I'd be totally sold on 327 if I could just sling a rifle in the same caliber all day
Maybe that really is your solution - carry the .327 with some kind of backup gun.
On the .327 being a wonder 9, it kind of is when it comes to a conceal carry revolver, especially in a snub nose. 85 grains of bullet in a diameter that's 1mm smaller means low recoil, yet good sectional density for penetration. A 125 grain .38+P is no slouch and can be controllable, but .327 just blows it away in terms of defensive use.
9mm +P in a pistol is not going anywhere near as fast as .327 is.
In larger revolvers, the .327 is punching above its weight class and with 100 grain loads, it feels like the same recoil as 125 grain .357 Mag and when the GP100 is available in 7 shot models, why get the .327 in the GP100 at all?
IMO, .327 is great for a rifle as the same versatility others are citing also applies in a rifle. So, if you're interested in the .327 and shorter members of the .32 family, get the Henry in .327 and enjoy. For a revolver, the LCR is the best match for the caliber, but the single seven is looking better and better all the time to me.
On the .327 being a wonder 9, it kind of is when it comes to a conceal carry revolver, especially in a snub nose. 85 grains of bullet in a diameter that's 1mm smaller means low recoil, yet good sectional density for penetration. A 125 grain .38+P is no slouch and can be controllable, but .327 just blows it away in terms of defensive use.
9mm +P in a pistol is not going anywhere near as fast as .327 is.