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One problem I am having personally is a gun that needs a new barrel, and the vendor is no longer committed to a model that's out of production. Maybe the better question is how likely it will be that a person can get manufacturer service or parts for a specific gun.
Ruger still repairs, and even fully rebuilds, models that were discontinued more than 25 years ago. Customer support can change over night, but I'm comfortable with the service they provide for "orphaned" models. And, right now, .327 Federal isn't an obsolete orphan, yet. Ruger has stated that they do plan to make more .327 revolvers - it just isn't a priority when so many other products are in much higher demand.
Taurus and S&W on the other hand....
Good luck.
Support from Taurus will be, "It's out of production, and this one is unsafe. We won't be sending it back to you. Would you like a .38 Special +P 7-shot revolver for $173?"
And S&W's support depends on the day...