Author Topic: Here she is...Harton .327 Federal Mag. (Read 2280 times)

Heavy C · « **on:** November 30, 2009, 11:58:41 AM »

Okay, so there has been some buzz about this revolver as Alan and I have eluded to in different conversations. This revolver started out as a .357 Mag Blackhawk that apparently had been chunked down a hill. I picked it up on GunBroker cheap. It was intended to be a project gun from the getgo. It was about that time that I started reading about the .327...I had always wanted as .32 caliber for my collection.

Once I started talking to Alan we mulled some ideas over and came up with this. I didn't necessarily want a small revolver for the .32 so I pitched the idea of the 8 shot revolver to Alan. Given the size he didn't think it would be any problem at all. He thought it was pretty cool. Now I know you purists out there are having some difficulty with an 8 shot six-shooter. But when I think of a custom revolver, I think of something built to your particular taste and specifications. That is truly what I got here. As you will see, everything about this revolver is practical and is intended to be a working gun of sorts.

The picture of the target is what Alan shot with 100 gr factory loads at 25 yards. I believe it qualifies as a shooter. I'll need to do some work on the grips. The grips are from Esmeralda. They are cocobolo and are finished in a way that when Alan drilled to install the black eagles the finish cracked. That is why there is no picture of the left grip panel.

I hope you guys enjoy it, and I can't wait to go out and shoot it for myself. Now, if I could only find some ammo!

drdougrx · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2009, 01:03:29 PM »

Wow...that's all I can say....GL with it.

Ken ONeill · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2009, 02:47:56 PM »

I like the idea...and of course the work is superbly done.

Autorim · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2009, 12:13:02 AM »

That is a really nice 8 shooter and Alan does first class work?

Ken

Heavy C · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2009, 05:12:48 PM »

Now that I've had a chance to handle the finished product...all I can say is wow. It balances perfectly, and the sight radius is just right with a 6" barrel. I need to find me some ammo in a quick hurry.

poncaguy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2009, 04:18:02 PM »

Fantastic! I want one!

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2009, 05:54:25 PM »

Cool. Now you have me thinking.
How many will fit in a S&W N frame cylinder?
Maybe Ruger will come out with something other than the little 101 for the 327 round.
Personally, I would love a single six Bisley hunter.
And thanks for the pictures.

Heavy C · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:44:39 PM »

The conversions I've seen done on those small frame revolvers have been limited to 5 shots.

Now the N frame...a talented smith might be able to swing 10 shots!

I would think Ruger would develop a single action revolver in .327.

Frank V · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2009, 12:14:28 PM »

That group tells it's a keeper. Go find some ammo & start shooting. Thanks for sharing.

Frank

bluecow · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2009, 12:41:52 AM »

what is that front sight? do ya like the 327?

Oldshooter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2009, 12:54:29 AM »

Dang, that is way cool! I got a one eyed coon dog and gold tooth i'll trade ya fer that! He said wishing he had thought of it!

Heavy C · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2009, 12:58:44 PM »

Bluecow I don't recall what that particular style of front sight is called, but that gold bead sure does help on dark targets.

Oldshooter that's funny! How big is that gold tooth?

Flash · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2009, 01:28:43 PM »

Damn, I'd let sombody kick me in the stones for a gun like that.

sbhg · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2010, 03:18:15 PM »

You guys aren't keeping up on the issues that really do matter (see below link).

http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkStainless/specSheets/0353.html

Oldshooter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2010, 03:31:27 PM »

Oh anybody can just go buy one, Heavy C built his! No comparison in my book! that tooth is a molar!

Heavy C · « **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2010, 03:35:12 PM »

I was glad to see Ruger come out with it. Although I don't care for the fluted cylinder. I'll stick with my custom version.

Tommyt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2010, 04:47:18 AM »

C yours is Very Nice a one of a Kind IMHO
the other is also but very different as is any
good custom versus Production gun
Assembly Line is just that
You gotz a KeepR ,although the Molar sounds
a bit temp tin

hhmm Gold..what Money was Made from

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2010, 01:45:38 PM »

That's purddy.

chucky52 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2010, 06:43:09 PM »

True to Ruger style, there are very few available and way to many shooters that want them. My dealer can't get my hands on one. I also second the motion on the Bisley grip.

bilmac · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2010, 07:45:03 PM »

So how does this thing compare to the 30 carbine in the revolver that was built about 20 years ago? The last issue of the Rifleman featured a factory version of this gun which was very similar, but they never mentioned the old 30 carbine revolver and how they compare.