New From Ruger: LCR Revolver in .327 Federal Magnum

By Robert Farago

When my girlfriend was looking for her first defensive firearm, I steered her straight to Ruger’s LCR. (Note: steered, not bullied.) It’s comfortable, concealable, easy-to-use, reliable, accurate and there isn’t a better out-of-the-box trigger on the market (save some high-priced Smith & Wesson Performance Center model.) Before now, the Lightweight Compact Revolver was available in .38 Special +P, .357 Magnum, 9mm Luger, .22 Magnum and .22 Long Rifle. My main squeeze opted for the .38. But now Ruger’s offering the LCR in .327 Federal. Wazzat you say? According to gun guru Dick Metcalf (yes, that Dick Metcalf) . . .

From a 3 1/16-inch revolver, the 100-grain Soft Point .327 Magnum load develops 100 fps more velocity than a 125-grain .357 Magnum from a four-inch revolver, and delivers only 35 ft/lbs less energy. The recoil of the .327 Magnum 85-grain Personal Defense load is less than half the recoil of a 125-grain .357 Magnum.

H-h-h-h-hold it. While the LCR .38 Special +P is available with a 3″ barrel (as specified above), most folks buy it as a snubbie, sporting a 1.875″ barrel. Even so, an LCR loaded with .327 Federal Magnum rounds offers similar …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns