They make a Blackhawk in .327.

But, to your question; I've heard of it being done, never saw one.

 

If you don't already have a Ruger in 32 HR, I'd just go to the current Blackhawk in 327 as Ned mentioned. It's received several very good reviews.

I also have a 327 SP and love the cartridge, too. Ammo availability seems to be keeping the 327 from becoming more popular, though I've had no problems, so far. I've even been considering having a custom barrel in 327 made for my Contender, but I'm a little hesitant to spend the cash until I'm satisfied the 327 won't disappear in a few years.

 

I believe there are a couple of outfits in Colorado that will do the work on the chambers of .32 H&R mag Single Sixes and SP 101's. The names escape me at this time but I have heard nothing but good reports on the conversions. The bonus on this is that the SP-101 in .32 H&R mag was available with a 4" barrel and adjustable sights and makes a better rig than the stock .327 Fed Mag SP-101 with the 3" barrel. I would imagine that the converted Single Sixes are sweet in .327 Fed mag also.

 

The Single-Six cylinders are too short for the .327, the frame window has to be opened up a little bit and the barrel shank shortened with a new cylinder. If you want that size gun it's gonna cost a bit, the Blackhawk is cheaper and an eight shot. The SP cylinders can simply have the chambers deepened to .327. I played with the .327 a bit when it first hit the market.

 

Chief - you've given me the answer I was looking for. If the cylinders are to short then I will also question the ability of the cylinders / frame to withstand the increased pressures of the .327 over time. Granted, a few shots ma work, heck, hundreds may, but there may be the one day...

The Blackhawk is a great gun but I was looking for something with a bit more western flair. Maybe the .327 will catch on (wishful thinking?) and more guns will be chambered in its caliber. I know I kick up a dust storm when I fire the gun. I like the flat trajectory and added velocity from such a slender cartridge.

Maybe we'll see Ruger offer their Vaquero in .327 and see Henry follow suit in a lever gun. Wouldn't that be a sweet combo?

 

I believe hamilton bowen has done this conversion. His work is the best but it is expensive. However you are paying for a ferrari and getting one.

 

I had Hamilton Bower rechamber my 32 H&R mag cylinder from my Buckeye Special Blackhawk ,32/20,32 H&R convertable.He does do the Single-Six models with the mods mentioned above as well as a Smith & Wesson Kit gun the model number escapes me at the moment.Beautiful guns for sure but pricey.The workmanship was flawless on my cylinder and it is one of the most accurate handguns I have.

 

Laffin,

Thanks for the tip. I went to Bowen's web site. You're right about his work. If his work is anything like what's described then I believe he is an alchemist. When he's finished he's converted a GM into a Ferrari.

What I'm fetchin' to have is a small bore, flat shooting field gun that would be good for anything from prairie dog to coyote to a bob cat, should one cross my path. It just seems the .327 is a nice caliber and I think Federal (ATK actually) has made a darn fine cartridge.

Thanks again

Mr Ed

 

Check Bowen's website for parts and go to cylinders.He list a cylinder for the single six that needs few changes for factory .327.