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BillCA · January 10, 2014, 03:38 AM

Cosmodragoon,

First, understand the development of the cartridge was to put forth a revolver for defensive concealed carry that had better ballistics than the 9mm but without the abusive recoil of the .357 in a small frame gun. To reach that goal, the 3-inch barrel was used to provide the balance between power and compact size.

It's certainly true that the .327 is a hot rod pushed out of a 4⅝ to 7½ inch barrel. If more Ruger models chambered this round it'd surely raise its popularity.

lcpiper
An 8-shot N-Frame might be a good outdoors gun. I'd be happy with a nice K-Frame 7-shooter for home defense or hiking. Let the Model 16 return again, this time with the classic S&W partial underlug in a 4" and 6" version. It'd look much like the Model 19.

It seems most of us would really like a nice light rifle for the round too. Hopefully this will be the year Marlin makes one (I ain't holding my breath). Or perhaps we'll see a "Lightning" style pump rifle for it.

January 10, 2014, 03:38 AM	#969
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	Cosmodragoon, First, understand the development of the cartridge was to put forth a revolver for defensive concealed carry that had better ballistics than the 9mm but without the abusive recoil of the .357 in a small frame gun. To reach that goal, the 3-inch barrel was used to provide the balance between power and compact size. It's certainly true that the .327 is a hot rod pushed out of a 4⅝ to 7½ inch barrel. If more Ruger models chambered this round it'd surely raise its popularity. lcpiper An 8-shot N-Frame might be a good outdoors gun. I'd be happy with a nice K-Frame 7-shooter for home defense or hiking. Let the Model 16 return again, this time with the classic S&W partial underlug in a 4" and 6" version. It'd look much like the Model 19. It seems most of us would really like a nice light rifle for the round too. Hopefully this will be the year Marlin makes one (I ain't holding my breath). Or perhaps we'll see a "Lightning" style pump rifle for it. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)