.327 Federal Magnum

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.327 Federal Magnum vs .38 Special vs .357: What Is It Good For?

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The .327 Federal Magnum is good for small, light carry revolvers that need one more round and less snap. It fits six shots in a cylinder that holds five .38 Special or .357 Magnum rounds. Federal’s 104 grain HST load is listed at 1,500 fps and 520 ft-lb, more than double a 110 grain .38 [...]

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

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The Ruger SP101 combines a small frame with a full-power chambering in .357 Magnum, but it is limited to five rounds. The addition of the .327 Federal Magnum chambering bumps that up to six, while still having fight-stopping power.