My Single Six in 327 Special!

[UnderDawgAl]

What with all the talk about the 327 Magnum and how some folks would prefer that it have been built on the Single Six frame rather than the Blackhawk frame, I thought I'd show a pic of my Single Six in 327 Special. It was made in 1989 and has a 6-1/2" barrel.

Sure, it's not a 327 Magnum, but it can handle loads over 20K psi and push rounds well beyond 1000 fps. It's all I need in a plinking revolver.

Great thing about it is that it shoots not only 327 Specials, but also the old 327 Special Specials and the even older 327 Special Special Specials. :wink:

 

[varminter22]

Huh?

Forgive me for asking - perhaps you're talking satirically/humourously.

But the .32 Mag has been around since the 1980s. The .327 Mag is relatively new.

In effect, I suppose the .32 H&R Mag could be considered a ".327 Special."

But I've not heard of an actual (nor wildcat) .327 Special.

 

[Robb Barnes]

I like the same idea but I had a 327 cylinder made for this single six.

 

[varminter22]

... a 327 cylinder made for this single six.

Now THAT is cool.

What about recoil? It must be substantially more than the .32 H&R Mag. Manageable?

 

[Unconverted]

Great thing about it is that it shoots not only 327 Specials, but also the old 327 Special Specials and the even older 327 Special Special Specials. :wink:

Don't worry UDA, I get it.

Nice shooter. I wish I had one.

Unc.

 

[UnderDawgAl]

Unconverted--thanks! Keep your eyes peeled. You're bound to find one soon.

Varminter22--you're spot on with the humor comment. It's a 32 H&R Magnum.

 

[flatgate]

I have three of those .327 Specials as shooters.

flatgate

 

[Robb Barnes]

It is a pussycat to shoot! :lol:

 

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

It is a pussycat to shoot! :lol:

How does it do on cats though?

 

[Papa]

This used to be a 327 Special Vaquero

Now it's a special 327 Bisley Vaquero

 

[UnderDawgAl]

This used to be a 327 Special Vaquero

Now it's a special 327 Bisley Vaquero

Papa, great photos, but even greater line above!

 

[Lo-Bo]

"Every" knows a single six frame isn't large enough for the .327. At least that story Ruger tells. Nice guns who did the conversions for yous guys?

 

[Robb Barnes]

John Gallagher did mine for me.

 

[2 dogs]

Papa, I dont remember seeing that one before. Very nicely done!

Here is my Harton 327 Federal. I run a LBT 118 gc out of this gun at 1550 fps with excellent accuracy. Recoil is nonexistant. Its my absolute favorite.

 

[flatgate]

This used to be a 327 Special Vaquero

Now it's a special 327 Bisley Vaquero

More like a Bisley Blackhawk, eh?

Looks good! My "Specials" are kinda "plain jane" but shoot really well. Here's two of the three....

The "third" one is still a "project" gun. It shoots really well, but the steel XR-3 isn't properly fitted and the previous owner's abuse "tracks" aren't erased......

flatgate

 

[Papa]

Harton, Gallagher, Bowen, and bone stock Ruger. Seems you can't go wrong with a 32 in any flavor!!

I haven't got to play with mine much, but am taking it out tomorrow. I took a deer with the factory ammo when it first came out and I had Hamilton chamber both of my Buckeye's 32 H&R cylinder for the 327. I don't know why, but this is the most fun I've had reloading for any caliber. From my 32 Colt pocket to the 32 Mag Bulldog and the 327. They're all a blast!