Whatever Happened to the .327 Mag ?

[zackmars]

I guess it depends on your definition of cheap, but 4 years ago I could have pointed you to some pretty good deals on 32 H&R.

Well, compared to .38 special?

 

[Maverick44]

If you went back to 2004 and had no idea if the AWB would sunset or not, .45GAP makes some sense.


.327 and .32 H&R never made sense. It's not like there's been any large amounts of "cheap" .32 calibers

So it made sense for a year, nearly 20 years ago? Let be honest. The ONLY reason that round is still around is because Gaston's name is on it.

As hunting rounds, the 32 H&R and 327 do make some sense. The 327 is basically a modernized 32-20 HV load, which is a proven small game round. The 32 H&R does just fine in that role too. As self defense rounds, yeah. They wouldn't be my first choice.

 

[zackmars]

So it made sense for a year, nearly 20 years ago? Let be honest. The ONLY reason that round is still around is because Gaston's name is on it.

As hunting rounds, the 32 H&R and 327 do make some sense. The 327 is basically a modernized 32-20 HV load, which is a proven small game round. The 32 H&R does just fine in that role too. As self defense round, yeah. They wouldn't be my first choice.

I don't think glock has made .45 gap pistols in a long time, maybe some for some contracts somewhere? Maybe some in some places where military calibers are frowned upon? Personally as a fan of trolling, i think it's great glock released it so we can make fun of those who bought it.

WRT .327, I can see it's use for small game, but it seems like the majority of .327's are oriented towards the self defense market.


I don't think small game hunters are clamoring for a .327 LCR or tuaruses

 

[Maverick44]

I don't think glock has made .45 gap pistols in a long time, maybe some for some contracts somewhere? Maybe some in some places where military calibers are frowned upon? Personally as a fan of trolling, i think it's great glock released it so we can make fun of those who bought it.

WRT .327, I can see it's use for small game, but it seems like the majority of .327's are oriented towards the self defense market.


I don't think small game hunters are clamoring for a .327 LCR or tuaruses

Oh, I thought they were still making them. Discontinuing that thing was probably smart. I doubt they were selling many.

If someone made an economical rifle in 327 Fed, I'd probably buy one. I'm not going to spend $800+ for a Henry chambered in it though. Other than that, you have the Ruger Single Seven. Not much else hunting wise.

 

[leVieux]

The .327 Fed Mag ballistics were interesting. Looked to me that it did have a place for self-defense; unlike GAP 45 or .30SC.

The Latin American nations which ban “military cartridge” guns also ban all “magnums”.

Ergo the popularity of 38 Super & .270 Win. South of the Border.

 

[smittyb]

If someone made an economical rifle in 327 Fed, I'd probably buy one. I'm not going to spend $800+ for a Henry chambered in on though.

Agreed. 327 in a 16 inch barrel is a force to be reckoned with. It’s the 33-20 of old +P+. Even more so if you hand load for it. I bought my Henry way before they were $800, everything is just ridiculous nowadays.

 

[Aus_Schwaben]

I just used ammoseek.com to look at ammo for the .327 Federal Magnum and they do not show any available.

 

[smittyb]

I just used ammoseek.com to look at ammo for the .327 Federal Magnum and they do not show any available.

It has been out of stock everywhere for a few months now. The manufacturers have been solely focused on churning out more popular calibers since the WuFlu crunch. Rumor is next year will see some new production.

 

[Moonpie]

It has been out of stock everywhere for a few months now. The manufacturers have been solely focused on churning out more popular calibers since the WuFlu crunch. Rumor is next year will see some new production.

What really sucks is you can’t form brass out of anything else.

 

[TX OMFS]

If you went back to 2004 and had no idea if the AWB would sunset or not, .45GAP makes some sense.

I don't remember enough of the AWB specifics to know. Why did .45GAP make sense in 2004?

 

[zackmars]

I don't remember enough of the AWB specifics to know. Why did .45GAP make sense in 2004?

Couldn't have more than 10 rounds, and .45 glocks only loose 3 rounds of capacity.

.45 gap allowed a .45 to be put in a smaller frame

 

[Armybrat]

I like mine….

 

[smittyb]

I like mine….
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I like yours, too.

 

[Armybrat]

And my modest stash of ammo.
Six boxes of .32 S&W Long and these

AE 85 & 100 grain…..

 

[leVieux]

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Sighhhhhhhh. . . . . . . .

Taurus 327

www.taurususa.com

This is NOT a “range gun”; it is a very concealable pocket pistol which can carry a much bigger punch than any .25 or.32ACP.

We all could see the problems with .30 SC, .45 GAP, etc., especially the lack of need
for them; but this is dfferent.

Given its intended uses, ammo price really shouldn't be a serious consideration. One can buy a very similar .38 SPL or 9mm PB to practice with. Actually, many already have them.

And, it is so “pretty”.

Has anything changed in the last year ?

leVieux

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[smittyb]

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Sighhhhhhhh. . . . . . . .

Taurus 327

www.taurususa.com

This is NOT a “range gun”; it is a very concealable pocket pistol which caan carry a much bigger punch than any .25 or.32ACP,

We all coukl see the problems with .30 SC, .45 GAP, etc., especially the lack of need
for them; but this is dfferent.

Given its intended uses, ammo price really shouldn't be a serious consideration. One can buy a very similar .38 SPL or 9mm PB to practice with.

And, it is so “pretty”.


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Has anything changed in the last year ?

leVieux

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Well, I know this part hasn’t changed…

If anyone is tired of theirs because they can’t find ammo for it, I’m always a buyer.

 

[leVieux]

If you went back to 2004 and had no idea if the AWB would sunset or not, .45GAP makes some sense.


.327 and .32 H&R never made sense. It's not like there's been any large amounts of "cheap" .32 calibers

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Yes, BUT, both .4t5GAP & .30 SC were attempts to fill “niche markets” for which there was no niche nor demand.

The .32 Fed Mag was intended to meet a real demand for a smaller concealable with some “punch” & more than 2 rounds capacity.

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[zackmars]

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Yes, BUT, both .4t5GAP & .30 SC were attempts to fill “niche markets” for which there was no niche nor demand.

The .32 Fed Mag was intended to meet a real demand for a smaller concealable with some “punch” & more than 2 rounds capacity.

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Had the AWB never sunset, .45 gap wouldn't have been niche.

It was made for a future that thankfully never happened.

 

[Armybrat]

Grabagun has 6 revolvers in .327 available today - two from Taurus, four from Ruger (including the SP101).

 

[Vaquero]

Nobody wanted it.