Has it been eleven years since Federal announced the development of the .327 Federal Magnum? It doesn't seem like that long ago. There is a nice article here about the development of the cartridge.
I've never been much o a fan o the .312 bullet, but Belle is. She has always liked .32 revolvers and has a nice Colt D Frame in .32-20 as her car gun. Several months ago, she saw a video on the new Charter Arms Professional and decided on the spot that she wanted one, to retire her antique Colt in favor o something more modern.
We started looking around, and finally found one at Grabagun.com. They had them cataloged, but on back-order, so we checked the site often. Earlier this week, they became in-stock, so Belle clicked the button and got one heading this way. We got the call from the FFL yesterday and we'll pick it up this morning.
Belle is getting a new gat.
I'll admit, that's a hell of a cool little gun! Is it chambered in 327 federal? When they first came out, they were chambered in 32 H&R magnum.
ReplyDeleteNo, son, it's in .32 H&R, I just happened to notice that today is the anniversary of the .327 Federal.
ReplyDeleteIt appears to be chambered in 32 H&R Mag. 327 Federal is just a lengthened 32 H&R Mag case, loaded to higher pressure.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why Charter Arms didn't chamber the Professional foe 327 Fed, unless cylinder wall thickness(think pressure) or cylinder length was an issue.
Now Belle needs a Henry Big Boy lever carbine in .327 Fed to go with it.
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I hope she enjoys it. I'm a fan of the .32 H&R myself. When a rimfire isn't enough for the job, but a .357 Magnum is too much - that is the .32 Magnum niche. My Target Bulldog (1st Gen. CA, 1980's) is a great kit gun so I see the successor more of the same. The only bug - factory ammo cost is crazy expensive !! Gotta be a hand loader or have a large bank.
ReplyDeleteI hope she enjoys her new handgun.
ReplyDeleteMidway has Black Hills 32 H&R 85gr JHP for $33.31/box of 50
I have a S & W 632 J frame in 327 federal and with the rubber grips It still kicks a might. With 32 magnums it is Comfortable to shoot. I probably need more practice and a grip change.
ReplyDeleteMy sister in interested in one. My .44 Special Bulldog is going on 45+ years old and never once has it failed to fire. She is a .38 Special fan.
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