Is 327 Federal Magnum good for self defense?

327 Federal Magnum isn’t a particularly common defensive round because it is only about a decade old and designed for revolvers, . 327 Magnum is certainly viable. The round has entirely adequate terminal ballistic performance and most of the revolvers which shoot . 327 Magnum are in fact designed for defensive use.

What ammo can you shoot in a 327 magnum?

No. 327 Federal Magnum is its ability to fire four other cartridges. You can shoot . 32 ACP, . 32 Long, .

What calibers can a 327 revolver shoot?

327 Federal Magnum is a cartridge introduced by Federal Premium Ammunition and also sold by Sturm, Ruger & Co, intended to provide the power of a . 357 Magnum in six-shot, compact revolvers, whose cylinders would otherwise only hold five rounds.

What is the best revolver cartridge?

There it is: the . 357 Magnum is the real “do it all” handgun cartridge, and has been since 1935. It is powerful, versatile, available, and accurate.

Can you shoot 32 ACP in a 327 Federal Magnum?

32 ACP will work in a revolver chambered for . 327 Magnum or . 32 H&R Magnum. It might work sometimes, but there are a few reasons this isn’t always such a great idea.

Who makes 327 revolvers?

The .327 Federal Magnum is a cartridge introduced by Federal Cartridge but also sold by Sturm, Ruger, intended to provide the power of a .357 Magnum in six shot, compact revolvers, whose cylinders would otherwise only hold 5 rounds. The .327 has also been used in full-sized revolvers with a capacity of seven rounds or more.

What is caliber 327?

Introduced in 2008, the new .327 is one of the most powerful .32 -caliber rounds to ever be chambered in a handgun. Federal currently offers three factory loads for the .327 and their performance is impressive. This ammo includes tough, jacketed hollowpoint and soft-point bullets at velocities unheard of only a few years ago.

What is a Ruger 327?

The Ruger SP101 in .327 Federal Magnum is a six-round, small frame, double-action revolver with a 4.2-inch barrel and adjustable sights. Built from stainless steel, Ruger’s new model features a light-gathering front sight, windage and elevation adjustable rear sight, and a rubber grip with checkered hardwood inserts.