Post by: superdown on January 04, 2010, 02:21:36 PM
Ruger® Offers New Model Blackhawk® and GP100® Chambered in .327 Federal Magnum
January 3, 2010
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce two more Ruger® revolvers chambered in the impressive .327 Federal Magnum caliber. The Ruger New Model Blackhawk® and the Ruger GP100® will now benefit from the flat-shooting, high-velocity performance of the .327 Federal Magnum cartridge.
The .327 Federal Magnum offers near-.357 Magnum performance with less recoil, pushing a 100-grain American Eagle load at an astounding 1,655 feet per second out of the 5-1/2" barreled New Model Blackhawk, and 1,525 feet per second out of the 4.20" barreled GP100. In addition to the high-velocity performance, cylinder capacities have been increased, with the New Model Blackhawk holding eight rounds and the GP100 holding seven.
"We worked with Federal Premium Ammunition to introduce the first .327 Federal Magnum cartridge in our mid-sized SP101® revolver, and we’re excited to expand this well-received round into our full-sized New Model Blackhawk and GP100 product lines," said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chris Killoy. "The performance of this round is remarkable, and the longer barrels and heavier weights of these two models ramp velocities to new levels and keep recoil amazingly minimal. We feel pairing these revolvers with this cartridge will give our customers two more great options for recreational shooting, handgun hunting, or self-defense."
The New Model Blackhawk in .327 Federal Magnum has a 5-1/2" barrel and overall length of 11.38". It weighs 48 oz., holds eight rounds, and features a fully adjustable rear sight and a stainless steel finish. New Model Blackhawk revolvers have earned a reputation as the best value on the market due to their durability and affordability, and this new .327 Federal Magnum variation only compliments this already extensive family of single-action revolvers.
The new GP100 in .327 Federal Magnum features a 4.20" stainless steel barrel and an overall length of 9.50". It weighs 40 oz., holds seven rounds, and includes a fully adjustable rear sight. All GP100 double-action revolvers are known for their rugged construction and reliable performance, utilizing solid steel sidewalls (no side-plates) and frame widths that are increased with extra steel in critical areas that support the barrel. GP100’s are built to last, and the addition of the .327 Federal Magnum adds diversity to a proven product line.
To find accessories for Ruger New Model Blackhawk revolvers, GP100 revolvers and other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com
About Sturm Ruger
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.
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Post by: superdown on January 04, 2010, 02:22:23 PM
Post by: ing on January 04, 2010, 03:58:20 PM
I think i need to get one the new blackhawk'sYeah that would be a fun little pistol, heck so would the GP-100. Looks like the blackhawk is also chambered in 44 special now in two different barrel lengths.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 04, 2010, 04:09:39 PM
"NEAR" magnum performance for 'recoil light hearted' shooters. :cryriver:
-Steve
Post by: jdb on January 04, 2010, 06:40:12 PM
Post by: Shootmoore on January 04, 2010, 06:50:02 PM
I love my Rugers, I love new inovation. But this is a total waste of time with a cartridge between the 38spl and 357mag. I hold it just as worthless as the 338 Federal. There's already a cartridge that fits this role.. It's called the 38super and could have used moon clips to fire in a revolver if they really wanted it on that platform. I'd rather see them come up with a semi-auto that would hold its own with the M&P series.
"NEAR" magnum performance for 'recoil light hearted' shooters. :cryriver:
-Steve
While I love ruger revolvers and there .22's I have always been less than impressed with there attempts at centerfire auto handguns.
Post by: MHWASH on January 04, 2010, 07:51:35 PM
Tommarow I will pick up another .32 H&R in the Ruger SP101. A perfect companion when walking the woods with nothing larger than a cougar to be concerned with.
Post by: jdb on January 04, 2010, 08:12:39 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 04, 2010, 08:22:25 PM
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I have to disagree with you there Jack I see it as an interesting little round and think an 8 shot b-hawk would be pretty fun to play with!
I guess I see it as such a tiny difference from the 32 H&R mag that has been promoted in the Ruger Single Six to absolute failure. What has the same & even better ballistics from the Blackhawk is the 30Carbine. Talk about plentiful brass being available! In the SP101 I suppose the 327 can show off a little more than the 38spl, but touting that the 327 w/100gn bullet has less recoil than the 125gn bullet fired from a 357mag is no news story to me. Uh.. Yeah, it's shootin a 25% lighter bullet at the same velocity! Duh! Less felt recoil. I pack an SP101 for self defense. 357 mag with 158gn Black Talons!
:jacked:
The 338 Fed gives me no jolly feeling either. Uh, Have you priced that stuff? And compared to the 338-06.. or the 35 Whelan, How is the 338Fed any better than them? The only advantage is that the 338Fed is designed for a short action rifle.
I just see these chartridge offerings as 'something new', without significant difference to what's already available, to get the uneducated to spend money.
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While I love ruger revolvers and there .22's I have always been less than impressed with there attempts at centerfire auto handguns.
I can't agree with you more concerning Ruger Semi Auto's. The only one I ever sort of liked was the P95 series. I actually don't like the M&P, XD, H&K.. I could own a Sig 230 I guess.. I'm a diehard 1911 fan. But Ruger could use a good Semi in the stable. If they can't produce one, then they need to get out of the semi auto business.
-Steve
Post by: Mookie on January 05, 2010, 12:00:42 AM
What I wish Ruger would do is build a P90 in 10mm.
Post by: satchel3006 on January 05, 2010, 05:48:38 AM
thats a bit harsh dont you think? if you think there dumb dont buy them keep looking for used 32 h&r mags i dont think the people that like 327 mags or 338 federal are uneducated does it really matter why someone wants a gun?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 05, 2010, 08:15:03 AM
OK, the uneducated quip might be a little over the top, but if anyone will take the time to research the cartridges I've mentioned, there's vast difference in performance from tried and proven cartridges using redily available cheaper brass. I just see the two new offerings .. Not offering anything more than a reinvention of the wheel.
Although I must admit.. There's a whole slew of different tires and wheels out there for everyone's specific uses and desires. :chuckle:
Don't get me started on the WSM series!
-Steve 'stepping down off my soap box now'.
Post by: Gutpile on January 05, 2010, 08:24:43 AM
Don't get me started on the WSM series!
:yeah:
What about the WSSM's. :yike:
Post by: jdb on January 05, 2010, 05:15:57 PM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 05, 2010, 08:08:00 PM
The 338 Fed gives me no jolly feeling either. Uh, Have you priced that stuff? And compared to the 338-06.. or the 35 Whelan, How is the 338Fed any better than them? The only advantage is that the 338Fed is designed for a short action rifle.what, no love for the .358 winchester?
Post by: superdown on January 06, 2010, 09:35:34 AM
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what, no love for the .358 winchester?My Dad has a BLR in .358 he's put alot of blacktail in the freezer with it. damn fine round, i have never seen a deer run after being hit by it. 8)
Oh and i shoot a 325wsm :P
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 06, 2010, 09:55:38 AM
-Steve
Post by: ing on January 06, 2010, 11:58:17 AM
What's the gun you've got chambered in 325wsm? I used to have one in a Kimber Montana. I've been thinking about getting another just not sure what make and model yet. I love the round, but I just never warmed up to the kimber. It just didn't fit me.Quotewhat, no love for the .358 winchester?My Dad has a BLR in .358 he's put alot of blacktail in the freezer with it. damn fine round, i have never seen a deer run after being hit by it. 8)
Oh and i shoot a 325wsm :P
Post by: GoldTip on January 06, 2010, 12:03:12 PM
What's the gun you've got chambered in 325wsm? I used to have one in a Kimber Montana. I've been thinking about getting another just not sure what make and model yet. I love the round, but I just never warmed up to the kimber. It just didn't fit me.Quotewhat, no love for the .358 winchester?My Dad has a BLR in .358 he's put alot of blacktail in the freezer with it. damn fine round, i have never seen a deer run after being hit by it. 8)
Oh and i shoot a 325wsm :P
My 325wsm in browning stainless stalker is a dream. Very light and with a Sims recoil pad is very tolerable when it comes to recoil. Had the gun three years now and it's accounted for two Moose, 3-4 deer and one elk. Love that gun.
Post by: superdown on January 06, 2010, 12:22:42 PM
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=027 (http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=001B&cat_id=035&type_id=027)
Post by: ing on January 06, 2010, 05:52:55 PM
Post by: MHWASH on January 06, 2010, 06:51:26 PM
Thanks guys I'll check out Brownings website. Anyway since this a Ruger thread I'm gonna have to say that I'd like to see them chamber the GP-100 in 41 mag. Anyone with me?
I would buy one in an instant. I'd really like to have a S$W Mountain GUn, but I just can't justify the cost of one.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 07, 2010, 08:06:28 AM
I want Ruger to refine the trigger of the GP100 to be Colt Python smooth out of the box. That would be sweet.
-Steve
Post by: MHWASH on January 07, 2010, 09:23:31 AM
41mag is a sweet cartridge! But although Ruger wheel guns are known for being tank-like, I'm not sure the GP100 would be strong enough for the 41mag. I think they'd have to put it in the Redhawk/Blackhawk platforms.
I want Ruger to refine the trigger of the GP100 to be Colt Python smooth out of the box. That would be sweet.
-Steve
I'd be fine with a 5 shot GP. Allready have a 4 5/8 BH. Just a bit bulky.
Post by: ing on January 07, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
I've got the 61/2" blackhawk in 41 and I dont think its too bulky at all. Its noticably smaller than my super blackhawks.41mag is a sweet cartridge! But although Ruger wheel guns are known for being tank-like, I'm not sure the GP100 would be strong enough for the 41mag. I think they'd have to put it in the Redhawk/Blackhawk platforms.
I want Ruger to refine the trigger of the GP100 to be Colt Python smooth out of the box. That would be sweet.
-Steve
I'd be fine with a 5 shot GP. Allready have a 4 5/8 BH. Just a bit bulky.
Post by: ing on January 07, 2010, 03:13:18 PM
41mag is a sweet cartridge! But although Ruger wheel guns are known for being tank-like, I'm not sure the GP100 would be strong enough for the 41mag. I think they'd have to put it in the Redhawk/Blackhawk platforms.I think that the GP-100 is beefier than some of those revolvers that Taurus has in 41 mag.
I want Ruger to refine the trigger of the GP100 to be Colt Python smooth out of the box. That would be sweet.
-Steve
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 07, 2010, 03:34:03 PM
-Steve
Post by: ing on January 08, 2010, 11:27:39 AM
Post by: satchel3006 on January 08, 2010, 01:12:05 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 08, 2010, 01:16:07 PM
I love my Rugers, I love new inovation. But this is a total waste of time with a cartridge between the 38spl and 357mag. I hold it just as worthless as the 338 Federal. There's already a cartridge that fits this role.. It's called the 38super and could have used moon clips to fire in a revolver if they really wanted it on that platform. I'd rather see them come up with a semi-auto that would hold its own with the M&P series.
"NEAR" magnum performance for 'recoil light hearted' shooters. :cryriver:
-Steve
x2 you saved me some typin lol
While I love ruger revolvers and there .22's I have always been less than impressed with there attempts at centerfire auto handguns.
Post by: ing on January 08, 2010, 01:30:21 PM
ive seen a custom gp100 in 41 mag also saw one in 10mm cant remember who made it thoughNo kidding. I'd like to see those.
Post by: satchel3006 on January 08, 2010, 03:55:00 PM
http://www.clementscustomguns.com/rugerdarevolvers.html
from what i understand he doesnt do the 41 mag conversion anymore
Post by: ing on January 08, 2010, 04:43:25 PM
heres the 10mm gp100Wow, thats a sweet little pistol.
http://www.clementscustomguns.com/rugerdarevolvers.html
from what i understand he doesnt do the 41 mag conversion anymore