327 Mag Snubbie

[dragon813gt]

Technically a snub nose has a barrel 3" or less. Most don't consider it a snub nose if the barrel is over 2". The extra inch of barrel makes a good difference in concealability.

[RJM52]

I have the 3" SP101 that I just bought used a couple of months ago and the LCR... Both are great shooters. I have not gotten a chance to see what the velocity is for them however. The 3" SP101 was reviewed on Gunblast and factory loads were smokin'.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SP101-327.htm

Bob

[charlie b]

Yep, I don't know if I would call the 3" SP101 a snubbie or not. It certainly is not like a 4", but, is more shootable than a 2".

Since I carried mine mostly in a pancake holster the extra bit of barrel was not a problem. And the motorcycle pants pocket was just the right shape for it, so, in those pants it was a pocket pistol.

Due to the weight I would not carry one in regular pants pocket so holster carry makes little difference in barrel length.

Again a 'snubbie' in my mind is a 2"bbl.

[Lefty Red]

After seeing the positive reviews, I thinks I will get one in the 3" snide nose version. Thanks all!


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[Lloyd Smale]

theres a 3 inch smith 327 at the gunshop right now. I don't have much use for a 327 but if it was a 32 mag I might bite. I know you can shoot the 32s in the 327 but I just don't want that longer cylinder. I had one of the 4 inch 32 mag gp101s and foolishly sold it. It was a very accurate handy trail gun.

[Lefty Red]

theres a 3 inch smith 327 at the gunshop right now. I don't have much use for a 327 but if it was a 32 mag I might bite. I know you can shoot the 32s in the 327 but I just don't want that longer cylinder. I had one of the 4 inch 32 mag gp101s and foolishly sold it. It was a very accurate handy trail gun.

I am the same way. Would rather have one of the good j frames or SPs in 32H&R, like they made a few years ago. It's the only reason I haven't bitten and purchased one yet. One Bud has the 4" SP and it shoots 32Mag great. He hasn't found any 327 brass yet.

Yep, looks like my new Tax Return pistol! LOL

Lefty


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[Love Life]

There is a current production, 6 shot, 38 special snub nose coming to market soon.

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

[Lefty Red]

These are all 357, but the guns are the same outside size as a 327 ...

I've carried my 3 1/16" SP101 many miles ...



For those that say a snub needs a 2" barrel ... my J frame above (and below) is longer, and the LCR is shorter than 2" ...

Ruger LCR & S&W 640

All revolvers matter, regardless of barrel size.


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[Lloyd Smale]

make mine a 3in j frame in 32mag with adjustable sights. I had a 38 special like that that I foolishly let slip through my hands.

[Walkingwolf]

One or two rounds in a hi cap semi auto IMO is not a big difference. One shot more over a five shot, hell yes it is worth it. My wife carries a Colt Police Positive in 32-20. Low recoil, light for a steel revolver.

[Lefty Red]

Sage advice, Walkingwolf.
One of my favorite instructors told me the same.


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[Three-Fifty-Seven]

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[Whit Spurzon]

My 3" SP101 spits them out 100-150 fps slower than my Single Seven 5.5" depending on the load. The LRC chrono results lost another 50-100 fps compared to the 3" SP.

My 3" prints high too. About 6-8" at 25 yards with 327 loads and hot 32 H&R. My 32s seem to behave best with 100gr or heavier bullets. All are good shooters.

[Lloyd Smale]

As a civilian if 5 isn't enough you might want to spend your money on burial insurance instead of a higher capacity gun. Your not going into a fire fight UNLESS YOU REALLY SCREWED UP!!

[9.3X62AL]

There is a current production, 6 shot, 38 special snub nose coming to market soon.

Who is the maker?

[NavyVet1959]

I've been tempted to get a .327 mag a couple of times, but I have a 7-shot stainless .357 mag snub nose, so I just don't see the need for it. The brass is not going to be that common, so it's not likely to be found as range pickup. The .327 has standard loads with lighter bullets, but if I was wanting that, I'm sure I could develop a .357 mag loading with bullets that light also. Now, if it was 10 rounds of .327 mag in a revolver, I might get interested.

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

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[NavyVet1959]

Does a 2.75" barrel still qualify as a "snub nose"? If so, Ruger has a 8-shot .357 mag Redhawk...

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...-redhawk-line/
http://www.ruger.com/products/redhaw...eets/5033.html

[Wizwheel]

Charter Arms 327, 38, 357 for under 4 bills! Aluminum 12 oz, stainless 16oz, 357 magnum @20 oz. I have a stainless 38sp+P, and love it. They have great grips, point very well, and mine had a match grade trigger right out of the box! I was very surprised with the quality of this lower cost gun, and really happy about the purchase.