Anyone see the shows on Outdoor Channel last night? Pretty good ones........
Anyway, there was an advertisement by Ruger about a new Six Shot Ruger SP101 chambered in the new Federal .327 Mag Cartridge. They said something like 20% less recoil than the .357 and of course higher velocity than the .38 Special. So, anyone have any thoughts on this?
I'm wondering how it compares to a .38 Special +P. Specifically, should I get rid of my .38 Specials (one or both) for this new round? I got rid of my Ruger Sp101 .357 because I did not want to shoot .357 out of a snub anymore after I hurt my wrist (another story). I did however love the gun, but it was a bit heavy for ankle rig wear.
Currently have a Taurus 85 lightweight hammerless and a Smith 36. Both very lightweight even with the smith being all steel, it carries well in the ankle rig.
Outdoor Channel last night
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Outdoor Channel last night
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Re: Outdoor Channel last night
Well......it appears that this gun/cartridge is not as new as I thought.......
Here is some info I found on it from Nov 2007:
The new .327 Federal Magnum offers muzzle energy twice that of .38 Special +P loads, and velocities comparable to a 125-grain .357 Magnum, with 20 percent less recoil in its hottest version. Designed specifically for use in lightweight small-frame revolvers, the .327 Federal Magnum allows a six-round cylinder compared to five-round capacity for similar-sized .38 Special and .357 Magnum guns, with the added benefit of chambering .32 S&W, .32 Special, and .32 H&R Magnum loads as well.
Could be an interesting little gun/round.......
Thoughts?
Here is some info I found on it from Nov 2007:
The new .327 Federal Magnum offers muzzle energy twice that of .38 Special +P loads, and velocities comparable to a 125-grain .357 Magnum, with 20 percent less recoil in its hottest version. Designed specifically for use in lightweight small-frame revolvers, the .327 Federal Magnum allows a six-round cylinder compared to five-round capacity for similar-sized .38 Special and .357 Magnum guns, with the added benefit of chambering .32 S&W, .32 Special, and .32 H&R Magnum loads as well.
Could be an interesting little gun/round.......
Thoughts?

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Re: Outdoor Channel last night
Wednesday night is the the right night for those channels.
Shooting Gallery, AR TV, Cowboys, useta have Personal Defense TV, but that show seems to get pulled all the time, or something...
Shooting Gallery, AR TV, Cowboys, useta have Personal Defense TV, but that show seems to get pulled all the time, or something...
FWIW, IIRC, AFAIK, FTMP, IANAL. YMMV.
Re: Outdoor Channel last night
I watch that channel every Wednesday night. Only thing I dont like is the auto audjusting of the aound they do.
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Re: Outdoor Channel last night
If only we got it on UVERSE I'd be all set. miss it since switching over.
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Re: Outdoor Channel last night
It's the microphone compression due to the sharp volume increases. drives me bonkers. good condensor mic would take care of that...Wildscar wrote:I watch that channel every Wednesday night. Only thing I dont like is the auto audjusting of the aound they do.

ah, well. least it's on.
FWIW, IIRC, AFAIK, FTMP, IANAL. YMMV.