Stopping Power of .327 Federal Magnum
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- čas přidán 3. 05. 2023
- This week we take a closer look at the stopping power of the .327 Federal Magnum. We also briefly compare the .32 H&R Magnum and the .32 S&W Long fired through the same revolver.
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FIREARMS SHOWN
.327 Federal Magnum Ruger LCRx
AMMUNITION SHOWN
Speer .327 Federal Magnum 100gr Gold Dot JHP
Federal American Eagle .327 Federal Magnum 100gr JSP
Federal .32 H&R Magnum 95gr LSW
Aguila .32 S&W Long 98gr LRN - Sport
327 is one of my absolute favorite calibers. 6 shots in a snubbie and with handloads I can get up to 1300 fps with a 90 grain bullet with that 1.8 inch barrel with not a lot of recoil. I just wish it was way more widespread and cheaper.
I bet you can get more. Try the 85gr xtp with 14gr of aa#9. Im pushing them 1400-1506 out of my ruger lcr 😮. Also, try some handloads with CFE pistol, I'm finding I can get even more out of that 45k psi
Agree, haven't pulled the trigger on one due to ammo availability and I don't reload.
327? Isn’t it a Chevy moter
I’ve been carrying a Ruger SP101 3” 327 as my EDC for about 2 years now and couldn’t be happier. The Gold Dots give me about 1425fps and my buddy and I have our New England meat target (our take on Paul Harrells meat target we just use a carharrtt barb coat as the outer layer but in our testing the 327 consistently opens to about .52-.54 and decimates the target very close to 357. It blows 9mm out of the water in our testing. Now my buddy carry’s an LCR he loads Federal Hydra Shok for better recoil management but the 327 is a gem of a cartridge.
One good thing about the 327, you can shoot several different bullet types from it; 32 short, 32 long, 32 H&R and of course the 327
if needed (32 acp ), too
But 32 acp more expensive and is not an advantage over 32 magnum
And some will not work in all 327 magnum,mine works but price point, 32 magnum is better 👍
32 acp in a pinch as well.. though not ideal...
Pity S&W doesn't make the j-frame for this round anymore.
Couldn't agree more. The M632 was quite a jewel.
Great caliber! I hope people keep advertising it and companies come out with more pews and ammo.
I have a Taurus and it’s quite a bit heavier than the Ruger and manages the recoil better.
I compared the 115 grain Gold Dot 327 to some 125 grain Remington HP ammo in a pair of SP101s with 3 1/16" barrels, and recoil was pretty equal. I also compared some 38 Special +P 135 grain Gold Dot ammo with some of my "Ruger-level" 32 H&R Magnum handloads with the 115 grain Gold Dot bullet in the same guns. That 38 Special load is fantastic, but the H&R load edged it out in wound channel size, while penetration was nearly identical. Recoil was again close, and far more pleasant than with the top end loads. I used to wish Speer would offer a full-house 32 H&R load with the 115 grain Gold Dot for owners of the 327 who find the Federal round a little "punchy", but then I realize that's exactly what the 30 Super Carry is.
Thanks for the great information and all the testing data! I love the gun intelligence of the viewers. Humbles me everyday. Thanks again and good shooting.
Love my 327 Ruger. Shot a friends and went and bought one. 32 caliber is a great versatile round.
Thanks for your vids.
I've reloaded this caliber, and carry it for almost 15 years now, I wouldn't carry anything else, it's by far one of the best shooting revolvers, out there. Both power and accuracy. I load a fast 50 55 and 60 grain, bullet. Shooting over 1700 fps which gives less recoil. And that comes from the exact ruger lcr, that your shooting.
I love the IDEA of this caliber along with it's ability for 32, 32 H&R and 327 mag in a 38 Platform plus 1 extra round...
What gun do you use??? I've been wanting an SP 101 in 327 but hard to find... TAURUS even promised 3 327 models last year... 2 models STAINLESS and BLACK, 2 in barrel and the same in 3 inch barrel...
ONLY SCARCELY availible 2 in
Also.. if they can make a GP 100 7 shot 357 Mag why not an 8 shot in a 3 in with decent sights (not gutter sights like my 357 3 in ) ..,..
I would be SO HAPPY with a Wiley Clapp or any model with decent rear sights in a 3 in 6 shot 327 Fed....
COME ON RUGER!!! YA'LL started it....
PART 2. Just saw the LCR comment... 50 - 60 grains is wild at 1700... have you tried jelly tests?
@@jpb1231000 no sure haven't but I've been wanting to
Big fan of the .327. Have 2 currently. When I bought my LCR late in 2018 I paid a few ticks over $458 NIB. I guess prices went through the roof. I went to a local gun shop to get some FMJ federal practice ammo and he wanted about $60 for a box of 50. I basically told him to GF. Price on ammo not great agreed. Beauty is the guns fire 4 other differing calibers which aren’t as costly.
327 is awesome out of a long barrel.
Great little cartridge & versatility in firearms with the 32 fam. Expensive, but a good performer.
It was a great performer. I will do a short video with the SP-101, but man are they expensive in .327 right now. Thanks for watching.
Yeah the 327 LCR can be tough shooting full power magnums but the 357 LCR imo is noticeably worse with recoil.
I know I keep putting the 10 shot revolver in 327 fed Magnum if Ruger did that people would flock to it it will never take the place of 357 or 38 spl but it would be good because it would be a lot more rounds yes the cylinder would be larger but it would be worth it i hope Ruger would make the gun
I think it should be steel frame and 3 inch barrel and larger barrel and maybe 4 1/2 inch or 6 inch barrel the 6 inch barrel with rail underneath it I think it would be very good gun but I know all it is is just a fantasy for now
Ruger used to offer a 7-round GP100 chambered in 327 Federal Magnum. Their standard GP100 capacity at the time was 6, so that aligns with the +1 capacity of the 327 vs. 357. Now, Ruger is offering their GP100 in 357 with a 7-round capacity. With +1 for the 327, that would bring the capacity in 327 to 8 rounds. The 327 is a notably high-intensity cartridge, and that may preclude putting 10 rounds in a GP100. 9 might be doable, depending on how the geometry works out.
I appreciate your honesty in accessing the gun and the round. The Ruger LCR at $$$ together with the meme round of .327mag is ridiculous. Why would anyone buy an overpriced, underweight, slow loading revolver with expensive, hard to find ammo for mediocre to acceptable ballistics? I could buy a Glock 43, a pistol many despise, that’s way cheaper, 6+1, quicker reloading and takes a spectrum of ammo that’s easily found and affordable. I would also add that these guns are arguably the same size. Makes no sense.
Excellent 👍
Hard to go wrong with Gold Dots.
I have a hankering for the 4.2" SP101. That would be a much more pleasant package. The extra barrel length makes 32 Long HBWCs a very viable performer (tests I have seen easily meet FBI specs) and makes the H&R and 327 into real barn burners. Add to that that the longer barrel makes for a good small game gun with shorts or longs.
I love my lcr .327. There actually is 1 load that i'm aware of in .32 S&W long that is adequete for self defense. That is the 100 grain hardcast wadcutter by buffalo bore. It really pushes that caliber to it's limit. On the box it advertises 900 fps. It won't get that out of the 2 inch lcr, but actually still gets on average 820 fps out of it. And it penetrates 16 inches into ballistics gel. Obviously the hardcast wadcutter won't expand, but the shape of the projectile makes a much more effective wound than a round nose fmj would. The recoil is next to nothing with that load as well so that is my wife's carry round. She is very small and can't handle a lot of recoil. When I carry the lcr, I have it loaded with the federal 85 grain hydrashock which is advertised as a low recoil option. It obviously doesn't get anywhere near the performance of the gold dot, but it's very shootable and is loaded more to the level of a hot .32 h&r mag. It's a great comprimise for the lcr. It gets 12 to 13 inches of penetration and expands very nicely. You need an sp101 or larger gun to take full advantage of the .327 federal magnum caliber in a practical way. And while you are correct that it does have a lot of recoil, it is still quite a bit less than a .357 magnum. The .327 full power loads are uncomfortable, but.357 magnum full power loads in an lcr literally make my hand bleed. So it is still worse..
So while the recoil advantage in .357 magnum is pretty small and they both suck for full powered loads, the .327 is still a better fit for a snub nose sub compact carry gun imo. Because of the 1 extra round and the diversity of power level options you have in the .327 and the extra round of capacity. Also, you are right that .327 ammo is very expensive. I started handloading just because I love the caliber so much. You can handload it for about the same price as 9mm.
Good video
Love your video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I asked a friend who's a former trauma surgeon about "stopping power" and he said in terms of effect on humans, the caliber doesn't matter nearly as much as the velocity. That's probably where the 327 leaps ahead. I do wish Ruger would do 1 thing and that's make the 327 LCR with a 3" barrel. That extra 1 inch change from 2 to 3 inches bumps velocity by 33%. After that, the velocity increases are much less but that bump from 2 to 3 inches is pretty critical.
Ruger did do that in the SP101
@@enochofmi I have it. Much heavier than the LCR.
@@floridadad2817 ooh, you don't just want a 3" .327 revolver, you want a 3" lcr. Gotcha
@@enochofmi Yeah. It's my "when I am king, they will make this" gun.
I kick myself because I had a chance back in 2015 to get an old .32 h&r magnum sub nose and passed right by it.
Thank you, great video. I have always said the .32 H&R Mag has been an under explored personal protection caliber,....Now, once I find the ammo, my 1970's Charter Arms Undercoverette .32 mag will be riding in my pocket.
32 HR out of a 3 inch is compribable to 38 special out of a 2". Charter Arms makes a 7 shot called "The Professional" that I love. The cylynder is not much thicker than a J frame.
Yup I have that one it’s awesome. It’s what I leave for my wife when I work nights. 👍🏻
A friend was watching my first shots of .327 Mag in the LCR, and it dropped HIS jaw!
The standard LCR rubber grip was a bit short for my hands, so the longer LCRx grip replaced it and that improves recoil management.
I load my SP101 with 32 H&R Magnum self defense cartridges and it's just about as perfect a match as you can get. I'm looking forward to the next video in the series.
I’ve been flip flopping between getting a 4.25” revolver, sp101 in .327 or S&W model 66 in .357, the cost and recoil comparison of .32 H&R, .38special would be the deciding factor for fun plinking with the family on a revolver platform would be 99% of the firearms purpose.
I just discovered your channel. I have watched about 10 videos so far. I was wondering why you never test Federal HST ammunition. I consider it to be the gold standard.
I've been interested in both the 327 and 357 Sig for a while now. They both have impressive ballistics but I agree about the recoil of the 327. While I've never had the chance to shoot either caliber, I get the idea that the 327 would be unpleasant to shoot in a small, light revolver. One of my uncles has a Rossi 357 mag with a 4" barrel that only weighs somewhere in the mid 20 ozs and is actually painful to shoot with full powered 357 125 gr rounds. I'm not recoil sensitive at all, but 6 rounds is about all I can stand. It actually has more recoil than a single action 44 mag that I used to have. 40 rounds of 240 gr full house loads were no problem in one session. A carry gun isn't much good if the recoil prevents practicing on a regular basis. That's why I love my 1911 45 so much. It has an aluminum frame so it only weighs 28.5 oz unloaded, but the recoil of the 45 in a 1911 platform is very pleasant to shoot. I've run over 300 rounds as fast as I could reload the mags and only had a slightly sore wrist for a couple hours. Power is good but hitting what you're aiming at consistently is the most important skill to have in a carry pistol.
That’s my favorite revolver round and my favorite semi auto rd. 👍🏻
I owned the Glock 31. I sold it purely on ammo availability and price. The gun was sweet and fun to shoot. It’s like a spicy .40S&W. No felt backward recoil, but rather significant muzzle climb….or muzzle flip…it kind of just pops the front of the barrel up. If you shot a lot of .40 out of compact frames, it is similar to that but with a little more crack.
I loved the projectiles trajectory and balistically it is nice. Just sucks that it is niche, just like this .327. Niche=expensive and expensive=less range time. I’d stick to your 1911 or if you want higher capacity a Glock 21 or 19/17 if you’re willing to go to 9mm.
We have four firearms that shoot 32 H & R mag, 327 and 32 long. The LCR is a handful with the 327 but the GP 100 does great with them. We have two Ruger Single Six single actions that only go up to 32 H &R and my wife uses those for cowboy shooting. Since most all my ammo is hand loaded, I can do a lot of experiments with different powder loads and bullets. The H & R can go up to enough pressure to be a very significant self defense choice.
The Ruger SP 101 also is chambered in 327 magnum. Add that to the list. I had one with a 3” barrel and loved it.
Are you using that little stock grip? I couldn't stand that with my 357 LCR. The hogue longer grip def helped with recoil and I would assume the same is true here. Federal makes an 85gr 327 thats low recoil and it does between those full power loads and the H&R mag. Much more shootable, but better performance than the H&R. Very versatile revolver and a GEM for reloaders!
Ruger's LCR in .327 F Magnum is very expensive. In mid-February 2024, one well-known, online seller is asking $663 for one. With a transfer cost, the revolver costs almost $690.
Then, add the cost of a box of .327 F Magnum ammo. Wow!
That is why I prefer to just use a +P rated .38Spl. that approaches .357 Magnum velocities anyway from a short two or three inch barrel. The short barrel reduces the velocity of the .357 Magnum down to near .38Spl. +P velocities with more recoil than a .38Spl. +P from the same short length barrel. Makes more sense to use .38Spl. +P with less recoil. As has been said before the .327 Federal Magnum is a great round with the versatility of being able to shoot other .32 calibers but its availability and cost puts it out of reach for most folks.
DoubleTap with the 75 gr. Barnes all-copper HP have a light recoil, and I recorded them at 1440 fps from the LCR.
327 federal mag is not that snappy. Easy to shoot in a Ruger LCR.
I agree that it's not all that bad. Only the Buffalo bore hard cast 130s are uncomfortable for me personally but another's mileage may vary. I actually took my bf shooting for the first time recently and he shot 32 short, 32 long, 380, 327 mag and 455 webley(how are these calibers for a first time shooter lol!). He did surprisingly well with the 327 both in recoil management and not flinching due to the blast. Ov those he actually found the Webley the most difficult to shoot although that was mainly due to the ergonomics ov my bird's head WG. I find 327 slightly more manageable than 40s&w in a full size for reference to more common calibers.
Agreed 100%. I was thinking man this guy must have never actually shot anything big or he has weak wrists. Those 85 gr Gold Dots are a very smooth recoil IMO
When you shoot gel I would be interested in seeing the bullets after they are taken out of the gel. Did the soft points expand?
For the soft point 100gr, lucky gunners zipped through 32 inches of gel. They were also using 4 layers of clothing. Any idea why yours expanded?
Thanks for the info. I almost pulled the trigger. I want an LCRX and the 6 bullets was intriguing. I had one in .38 spc and I loved it but I was young and thought I needed a sub compact semi because people on CZcams made videos about how ineffective revolvers are. Anyway, now I’m on the fence of what caliber to get. May just go with the .38 again. I considered the .357 but I really want the short barrel because of how concealable that firearm is. I feel like I’d need the longer barrel version with .357. Then this .327 came up and I thought for sure that this was the move. To hear you say the recoil is only slightly less than the .357, and how much ammo costs, I’m reconsidering.
Unless you hand load, I'd suggest .38/.357. .327 is expensive and hand to find.
Certainly an interesting cartridge, and a nice light carry gun with a good trigger. I love my 2.25" SP-101, but a little less weight and 1 more round is not a bad thing. Of course, i could always get a 3" Kimber K6 and have 6 rounds......😁
I had the SP101 in 327 with a 3” barrel and absolutely loved it. I’m mad at myself for letting it go.
@@boosterstephanie5700 Why did you? 🙄
I own both a LCR 357 & LCR 327
327 Fed GD feels like a 38 +P
32 H&R feels like a 38spl LWC
32 Long feels similar to a quite 22mag maybe less
I use 32 H&R in my daily carry LCRx and 327 Federal Magnum in my SP101 3".
I would not lose any sleep with either 32 H&R mag or 327 mag power wise. I might have slight concern about the very limited ammunition capacity of a wheel gun. The only *real* concern would be the general crappy conceal ability of wheel guns compared to flat sided autoloaders.
I feel like the Ruger LCP max has perfected the concept of a concealed carry firearm (especially loaded with +P), I doubt i'll ever switch to anything else until someone invents hand phasers.
We’re flying out to Montana this summer, I’m taking my LCP with the Underwood 327s in a couple of speed strips. It’s probably not near adequate for bear defense (we’ll bring bear spray) but you never know what 2 legged rapscallions might show up!?! 🤷♂️👌😏
I carry a Charter Arms Patriot stainless steel. Specs say 2.2” barrel but measures 2.5” from cylinder/barrel gap. At 21 ounces much more controllable in 327 than the 13 ounce LCR. Sometimes I carry it as a backup to my Springfield Armory XD-E 45acp when I have to drive through a neighborhood I really don’t like driving through.😂
The sp101 has much lower recoil in 327 than my S&W model 60 in 357 but I find both okay. I also have a 327 taurus which has similar recoil to sp101 but cost only $300
I am looking for a GP-100 chambered for this round, yeah, I know, good luck, 1) because the weight of the pistol helps with the shoot ability of the round, 2) it'a a Ruger and if it's like the 38/357 I have now, I know I will be pleased. I also like the versatility this chambering, 327 Federel Mag, 32 H&R Mag, 32 S&W Long, 32 S&W, and 32 Colt New Police. I've seen where the 32 ACP has also been fired from this platform, but I don't know how reliable this would be. And being that ammunition may be scarce, I'm looking at reloading my spent cases. Its a work in progress.
I’ve got a 6” 327 7rd Ruger GP100, it’s fricking awesome! It totally tames the hottest rds especially with the large cushiony hogue grips! 👍🏻
Great caliber. If only Ammomart had ammo for it.
85gr loads like Federal's Hydra-Shok are the sweet spot for me with .327 Federal in my Taurus 327. Anything heavier, like 100gr loads, would probably be too stout for me in a snub; even a steel-framed one like mine.
Excellent demonstration. In the ,what I might call marginal calibers for self defense, a comparrison of these calibers would be great,to the .380 that is being pushed a viable….I have my doubts….Thanks 👍🏻
That soft point acts like a hollow point. As earlier stated the longer barrels even of my SP101 and especially my 5.5" Single seven and 20" Henry.
I disagree on the severity of the recoil, I find it to be more about the muzzle blast and pressure wave without much push back or muzzle flip.
Too expensive?? How much is your life worth?
The 32 H&R magnum is probably a better choice for EDC, less recoil and very good performance. As far as price and availability is concerned both the 327 and the 32 H&R are somewhat difficult to find, but that’s why I load my own practice ammo. As far as the 32 Long is concerned it may perform better with a SWC or full Wadcutter type projectile but isn’t the best choice for EDC. JMHO…..🚁💨💨
Stopping power is just fine and truthful. After all, stopping a aggressive threat is what the purpose of a handgun is. For a small frame revolver a .327 is probably the best defensive round so far. Had Federal not screwed the pooch when it was introduced it would be the standard small revolver round today. Far better than .38 and even with increased recoil, nowhere near the .357.
After researching the 327 for about six months, I started to physically shop around for one. The negatives started to pile up:
1. The firearms are difficult if not impossible to find.
2. The guns prices have spiraled out of normal price range.
3. The ammo spiraled out of acceptable price range.
4. The ammo is almost impossible to find.
All things considered, I opted for a 9mm, which brought out NONE of the above-mentioned negatives. Since I never was able to find a 327 or the ammo, I'm not able to comment on the recoil.
I have never fired a .327 but as it's pretty potent it doesn't surprise me that it has a fairly violent recoil out of such a short barrel but .357 and .44 are much more substantial recoil wise out of those little guns.
Have a Taurus 3 " ported stainless 327 magnum revolver and it handles the 327 mag round and recoil better,but I think the snub nose pistol is more noticable
Have a Taurus stainless 327 magnum, ported 3 " 🤔recoil not bad and sometimes carry with my Glock 33 and they are both about the same power level , and don't notice it that much, shot magnums alot especially 357, 44, along with 45s and 7.62x25 in a cz 52 , still want to try the 500 magnum💥💥 🤨
I wonder what kind of damage this thing could do from the sp101 4.2" barrel
The 327 magnum and 357 sig are closer than they are with the 357 magnum, would like to see some of these types of Comparison test,
Have all three of these , my 327 magnum has a 3” ported barrel and my Glock 33 3.4 “ barrel , 🤔and what those types of test would reveal
My normal EDC is a Taurus 327 magnum 3” ported and a Glock 33 .
I think a great caliber, IF YOU CAN FIND AND AFFORD IT. But I suspect it may become a niche for revolver reloaders. Not a giant market there.
One thing cool about the .327 is that you have many other choices of calibers to shoot that aren’t nearly as stout.
Definately a ton of versatility....just at a cost. Thanks for viewing and commenting!
😮 barely a 2" barrel, and punches like that!!!???
Makes me want a 3" SP101 even more! .327 FM quite the cartridge.
I wish you'd have shown the bullet expansion.
do the .357 remington maximum
Federal makes an American Eagle round, in .327 FM but an 85 grain soft point. That might be more shootable.
I really like the Ruger LCR. I have one in 38 and one in 327 and I like them both. Comparing underwood xtreme defenders in 327 to xtreme defenders in 38 special I dont notice a lot of difference in recoil. The 327 definitely has a louder report.
This will be controversial to some but the sub nosed revolver is not really the best choice for defense for most people. They kick, they require a bit of practice to shoot well and capacity is limited. I still love my revolvers but there are good arguments that I should pick something else for personal defense
running the really hot smaller grains in the 327 is the way to go. WAY less recoil than even some of the 38 P+ stuff but you get more energy.
I cant find this ammo anywhere
Wouldn't the 327 mag be closer to a .38 special +P+ than a .357 mag?
So possibly a perfect round with a 4” barrel and heavier revolver. I thought Charter Arms made it ? I have the Ruger Single Seven in .327 Federal, have not run any tests, it is single action…recoil is no problem.
You can go to 32HR mag and any 32s&w long I have a air weight I shoot 327fed mag no pro;lem
There's at least a 40 to 58 grain difference in bullet weights, compared to a .38 special / .357 mag?...So penetration difference ???
shootability? what at the range? what about a life threatening situation? I would offer that if you would have to draw to defend oneself that the confidence in the 327 mag would make up for "recoil".
Also, the LCR comes in 22LR and would be an excellent trainer . A couple thousand rounds in 22 will save $$ yet will provide excellent familiarity with the platform so when you do carry the LCR in 327...... you'll be adept.
The thumbnail promised me Bane. I am disappointed.
I call it stop power. Like a slow down type. Frankinstine movement.😅🎉
halting ability
See if you can find a GP100 in .327FM. It might be more manageable.
That didn’t look like unmanageable recoil.
What brand pistol? Need to make I don't buy that model. Too many mys fires.
Those last .32 Longs were pretty anemic. The Magtech version performs considerably better.
Hmm. I find a big difference in my 357- 327.
Got 1500 in my new python.😮😮😮
Sticking with 9 mm.😊😊
Without your productions, I'd honestly have no clue what .327 was, & just assume it was some ancient defunct caliber from the 1870's or something. ...As I've maybe seen (but not watched) 1 or 2 other videos about the cartridge in the past 3yrs.
Thanks for watching us again Eric and Im glad you enjoyed it!
.327 federal is to the .357 magnum what the .30 super carry is to the 9mm paraplegic
Ethan Mac Huh? .30 Super Carry barely reaches 9mm velocities and only with lighter bullets. It is superior to .380ACP though.
@@rbm6184 you missed my point completely.
9mm paraplegic is an overhyped underperforming garbage cartridge caliber that the sheeple only like cause the herd does....sheeple go BAAHHHH🐑
@@rbm6184 . 30 Super Carry is not superior to 380. 30 Super Carry guns are the same size as 9mm counterparts. Which makes the round pointless.
@@rbm6184 but wont fit in 380 sized guns. So what does 30SC really even do better?
9mm+P+ is pretty comparable to self defense 357 magnum loadings. Close enough to not matter, anyway.
There is handload data out there using unique and universal powder, than get the .32 S&L long up to 900 fps, making it a viable option for lighter carry with good penetration using 60-80 grain HP.
Someone doesn’t like the word stopping power ? Who cares and why are you apologizing, seriously we need to stop being so apologetic you think these people are going to like us
.327 ammunition is nearly impossible to find, is very expensive, as are the firearms in .327. Just out of curiosity I would like to see the dying/dead .327 compared to .357 in Paul Harrell's meat target.
I think this caliber is going to go the way of the Doh Doh Bird
Imagine if smith and Wesson made an old school model revolver with 8 shot in a k frame. I’d even settle for six shots of 327 in a J frame. I can’t stand their hideous hammerless J frames that only hold a lousy 5 bullets. What am I gonna do with 5 bullets? Seriously. Ur better off just complying with the bad guy and handing over your wallet
😢all ammo in all calibers have stopping power. A 22 short between the eyes effectively drops a 400 lb hog. Americans spend too much time analyzing and not using common sense.
I find the 327 loads with lighter projectiles to be fantastic carry rounds in the LCR as far as shootability, and I’m not a big guy. That might be worth trying: The 85-grain Federal Hydra-shok, the 80-grain Hornady FTX load, and the 75-grain Double-Tap are all a lot more manageable for me. Feel more like a .38 Special +P from the same platform. Maybe even a little lighter recoil than that.