[Ruger Vaquero]

I'm lookin' to buy a new Ruger SP101, I saw a video from federal ammunition on the .327 magnum, I jus' fell in love with it ; anyone have experience with the SP101 .327 magnum...any help would be appreciated.

 

[Waveform]

Hello and welcome to the forum. If you want a new SP101 in .327 better hurry - Ruger has announced they are dropping that caliber from SP101 production. I have a couple of SP101s but not in .327. I've heard good things about them though and I'm sure others will be along to add their personal experience with that caliber in the SP101.

There are a few new .327 SP101s out there but once they're gone from dealer's inventory you will be limited to the used market.

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[rdp357]

I would go with the 357 mag. 327 ammo is harder to find and Ruger is closing that line of revolver.

 

[novalty]

I would go with the 357 mag. 327 ammo is harder to find and Ruger is closing that line of revolver.

I would also recommend going with the .357 magnum models. Have a feeling that .327 Federal is going to end up like .357 Sig. If you reload for the .327 brass isn't as prevalent: even for all the other .32 cal rounds you can fire in the .327 Federal: 32 H&R, 32 S&W Long--combined all of these calibers just aren't as widely used as the .38 Special or .357 Magnum. If you don't reload it may be harder to walk into your local stores and pick up a box.

 

[1billy43]

Get the 357 mag because you also have the option of shooting 38 specials in it also here in south west Virginia the 327 ammo is almost impossable to find

 

[flc]

Well, I agree that the ammo may become difficult to find, eventually but after years of shooting revolvers I'm one who has no particular love of the .357. I'm not saying it's not a good cartridge - it's just one I don't care for. I prefer a .44 or .45 caliber 6 shooter. I have always admired the SP101 but could find no reason to buy one due to the fact they are .38 or .357 5 shooters. I find my .327 6 shooter to be ideal for me. I already have a good supply of ammo and if it becomes unavailable I can always go back to reloading. There is all sorts of .32 caliber components. I just find the cartridge much more interesting than the .357

 

[41RED]

I have the SP in 327 and it's a nice little shooter. As has already been stated, the 327 ammo can be hard to get and a little pricey. Although I like my 327 very much you might be better off with the 357 if you're not a reloader. I've squirreled away about 1500 rounds of brass so should keep shooting for a long time to come. I think it makes a great self defense round.

 

[Smithy]

Well if "what the other guy is buying" has anything to do with it, then I'd say don't. When looking for an SP101 and a 3" fixed sight GP100 there were none to be found anywhere except high rent on GunBroker and even some of them didn't have any. Yet at the same time my dealer had about a dozen of various models of .327 federals. Both in double and single action. I waited and got my SP and GP both in 357. Worth waiting for. Smithy.

 

[stoble]

Sounds like you have already made up your mind. I have the SP and GP in 357 plus reload. I could not get interested in the 327 and now the popularity is dropping and guns not selling as well.

 

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I have the 3" and the 4" in 357 and they are both good guns. If you don't want to shoot 357 you can shoot 38 or 38+p as far as reloading goes components are hard to find if you can find them at all.

 

[FireEscape]

Sounds like you have already made up your mind. I have the SP and GP in 357 plus reload. I could not get interested in the 327 and now the popularity is dropping and guns not selling as well.

I'd bet that Ruger Vaquero made his choice about 9 years ago on this subject.

Bruce

 

[DenStinett]

This is my Wife's DTDC
She loves it
And it's nice because it will also shoot .32 H&R or S&W.32 Longs

 

[Phish]

Welcome ro forum.
I havent seen much in 327/32mag ammo at all. Matter of facts not even reloading supplies for that either so you are at the marrcy of no supplies but not so with 38/357.
good luck.

 

[DenStinett]

I reload for Her .327 / .32 H&R and can still find Bullets in quite a few places
i.e.

GunBot 32cal bullets reloading

Find cheapest in-stock 32cal bullets reloading

www.gunbot.net

32 CAL 100 Grain RN - COATED

ACME Bullet Company manufactures 32 Cal100GR RN (round nose) hard cast bullets and offers a variety of reloading supplies; lead cast bullets, range brass, starline brass, speedloaders, reloading manuals and Shooter's Choice gun care products

www.acmebullet.com

Also:

GunBot 327fedmag pistol ammo

Find cheapest in-stock 327fedmag pistol ammo

www.gunbot.net

 

[Armybrat]

Luckily I bought 600 rounds of Federal AE .327 in both 85 & 100 grain jsp before the pandemic panic set in along with 300 rounds of .32 S&W Long.
Nice all around gun:

 

[RVER]

I have the .327 LCR and love it. Great shooter and when loaded with S&W Long, it's a fun and soft shooter for any member of the family.

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[pac3of7]

Before the virus panic I purchased the SP 101 in 327 Fed Mag because the gun fit my hand and it had six rounds. There was a lot of hype about it being a good as the 357 mag. If I want to shoot the 357 mag I pull the model 66 out and run the drills. I have a 32 H&R Blackhawk Bisley and Birdshead Vaquero which I enjoy at the range or cowboy match. So I have choices. My Model 36 can handle daily carry, but the short barrel does not point well for me. The 3" SPS 101 just feels right and scores well with practice. Point is, it is your choice. I reload and ammo availability has not been a problem.

 

[TraderVic]

So, is Ruger just dropping the SP-101 327 mag and continuing with the Single Seven's, or all 327 mags ?

 

[needsmostuff]

So, is Ruger just dropping the SP-101 327 mag and continuing with the Single Seven's, or all 327 mags ?

With 327/32mag sales stronger than ever I doubt the will drop them any time soon but,,,,,, are they making any ?
They do seem to make certain guns (327s included ) in batches with dry spells in between.
Right now revolver manufacturer is scant and stainless even less.
Not impossible but not a great time to be lookin .

 

[Armybrat]

I have the Single Seven too. It is a keeper...