ANOKA, Minn. – Federal Premium has partnered with Ruger to introduce a new personal-defense revolver cartridge designed to deliver 357 Magnum ballistics out of a 32-caliber diameter platform—and with 20-percent less recoil. The 327 Federal Magnum is designed for use in lightweight, small frame revolvers like the Ruger SP101 platform.
This allows shooters to chamber an additional round in their wheelgun—six shots as opposed to the traditional five-shot cylinder offered in 38-Special and 357 Magnum guns.
According to lead design engineer Larry Head, “The 327 Federal Magnum is ideal for personal defense and has the potential for future application in field use. Using a slightly longer 32 H&R Magnum case and our advanced powder and bullet technology, we’re able to offer more performance out of a smaller platform. And its recoil is milder than the 357 Magnum.”
The Ruger SP101 shoots 32 H&R Magnum, 32 S&W, and 32 S&W Long ammunition—giving shooters four caliber offerings and a versatile product for target shooting and personal defense applications.
The ammunition is available in three loads:
- PD327HS1 H: Federal Premium 85-gr Hydra-Shok JHP (1330 fps muzzle velocity in 3-1/16” barrel)
- AE327: American Eagle 100-gr SP (1400 fps muzzle velocity in 3-1/16” barrel)
- 23914 : Speer 115-gr Gold Dot® HP (1300 fps muzzle velocity in 3-1/16” barrel)
Ruger offers the 327 Federal Magnum SP101 in a 3 1/16-inch barrel length and six-shot cylinder. It features an adjustable rear site and satin stainless finish.
