It is loud but so is .357 magnum. The real benefits of .327 Federal are decent power levels with more manageable recoil than .357 magnum, the option of going down to any of shorter thirty-twos, and having a pocket-sized six-shooter.
That third benefit is pretty solid on its own. If it means taking advantage of the second benefit and using .32 H&R Magnum, why wouldn't it be worth it? There are lots of people who carry an LCR or other small revolver in .38 special. I think .32 H&R Magnum is similar enough to .38 special in downrange effect. The difference between five and six rounds feels significant.
I don't know the Taurus model in question but does it ride as well as the LCR in a pocket holster? Does it feel as good to shoot? Is the trigger as nice? These are all things that make the LCR great.
It is loud but so is the 357? Yea but I would not shoot the 357 either in a light weight snubbie. That comparison fails for me. Not to mention I do not want the recoil of the 357 (and I am not recoil sensitive)
Yes, If I did get the .327 I would shoot the 32 Mag H&R. but again, I am assuming you reload as cost and availability is ridiculous and Like most guns but especially the short barrel guns you have to shoot them on a regular basis to keep up required skills.
If I cannot shoot a gun for 200-300 rds per session, because of cost
or recoil, I am just not interested. 7
I do have a Smith 642 which I love and love the light weight, but love he ballistics of the 9mm much more and again, th 9mm a easy gun for me to shoot. And combine that with the 22.cal LCR, I can get reasonable training through out the month while also shooting my other Carry guns as well.
When I shot the Taurus the trigger was not as great as the LCR, but not bad. The only problem I had was the fact that it has a exposed hammer. The gun shot well and I would prefer shooting 38 rather than 32 HR.
It is possible in the future I do get the 327. but only because I have the 22.cal and the 9mm I could use for range time. But just for the heck of it, may get the Taurus IF I want 6 rds that bad. And I do like the light weight of the gun. .
Hopefully in the future 32 Mag will be available in low cost, but that I believe is a dream. Not intentionally knocking the 327, but for the sake of debate, it just does not cut it for me.
That said, If you are sold on the 327 and can find during normal times to shoot it with abundant ammo in 32 than you have a fine gun. A fine gun no matter what the caliber.
(of Couse, I think it is possible to Get the 327, shoot 32HR if you have a LCR22 to go along with it for training. And as I said, the LCR22 is my favorite Trainer/Plinker.
*8 rounds and a whole lot of fun. It has really come through for me with the Virus as I have a huge stash of 22.cal. Also bought a LCP22 to keep up with my small barrel skills.