Good 327 Fed wheel gun for the wife??

[BornFighting88]

Taking suggestions and recommendations for a good revolver in 327 Federal for the wife.

I am between something Ruger (LCR/Gp100/SP101)
Or Smith (if they offer one still)
Or Charter Arms Professional

What say ye?

 

[FrankenMauser]

Good for what?
Plinking? SD? HD? Weighing down a purse? Target practice? Stopping rampaging whitetails?

I have owned the Blackhawk, GP-100, SP-101, and LCR in .327 Federal.
Keep in mind that they all have heavier than usual springs, in order to set off the *rifle* primers used for the cartridge. And most people that try reducing spring weight, or installing lighter springs (even the 'standard' springs for .38/.357) end up with light-strike issues.

The GP is great. (But I sold mine.)
The SP has a notably heavier trigger pull, but carries better. This is my "compact" woods gun.
The Blackhawk is a heavy chunk of steel. Same size as it would be if chambered in .45 Colt, but with smaller chambers and a smaller bore diameter. Fun for targets and plinking. No good for any sort of carry.
The LCR is my primary carry gun. But, having a fondness for what is left of my hearing, I will not shoot it (or any of the others) without hearing protection. I carry the LCR with .32 H&R in the chamber. I can, surprisingly for the terrible "sights", shoot it very well to 100+ yards. But it wasn't made for that.

 

[BornFighting88]

Nightstand gun, and when she gets her CCW permit, carry, too. I was leaning towards the LCR, too. As its just point, and trigger. No mechanical manual of arms to get the automatic ready.

 

[stinkeypete]

I have a 3” LCRx in .38. I wish they made one in .327 as it would make a dandy field gun.
I have a .32 H&R Mag in a Single Six and it’s handy, accurate, and tells you “I am not a .22” but recoil is easy on the paw. Keeping the bullet subsonic is my goal as the report is mild on the ears, too.

Triggers- my LCRX double action trigger pull is not light, but it is smooth and controllable out of the box. I’m a single action trigger snob.

This is just my opinion, but I think 32 H&R magnum has all the tame shooting advantages of a .22 while packing a much bigger punch. It’s one of those rounds that might encourage a non-enthusiast to practice with and not invite fear or flinching. The LCR is very light. It’s not pretty, but then it’s a tool that operates as it should.

My 3”LCR is quite snappy in the hand with +p loads because of the light weight. Really snappy. Target wadcutters are significantly less “punishing”, but a .32 would be something even a reluctant student could enjoy.

For your situation, I think the LCR may suit you, as would any Ruger or Smith double action with more weight. .32 H&R to avoid ear damage.

 

[FITASC]

What does SHE want? Has she shot a revolver in 327?

 

[Crankylove]

What does SHE want? Has she shot a revolver in 327?
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^ This.

My primary carry gun is a 3” SP101 in .327. Also have Frankenmauser’s old 4”GP100.

GP100 my be a little big for her hands, SP101 will have more recoil.

Like Frankenmauser, I carry .32 H&R mag, only use .327 when it’s my hunting sidearm.

My wife bought a S&W 637 for her carry/nightstand gun. Fits her hands well, and she shoots it better than my larger revolvers.

Need to take your woman out and borrow/rent an assortment of sizes/calibers/styles and let her find what works for her, not what you think you want her to have.

 

[TruthTellers]

Only Ruger is making them now and for any carry application it's either the LCR or the 3 inch SP101 monstrosity, which I advocate against buying.

If you're willing to go down to .32 HR Mag, which I think is a more sensible fit for a woman because they will not like the blast of .327, Charter is the main option. The Professional still has sight issues, but the smaller frame Undercoverrette is a 6 shot now. I'd check that out, but good luck finding one on a shelf in an LGS to have her get a feel for.

 

[BornFighting88]

Thanks all. I took her to range and she fired a 32 H&R that she really liked. Easy on her paws, and still was able to put them all on a paper plate at 7 yards. I think the ability to also chamber 327 would make it a great field gun, or load for when we would like to pack a little more punch.