[Cosmose]

i really like the looks of the smith and wesson night guard's, and was wondering if any of you fellows had one and how you like it?

any pics would be sweet, :D

[Matt Almeda]

Hi,
I think they are pretty nice.
For me, I would have prefered an adjustable rear sight instead of the extreme duty rear fixed sight.

[Boats]

I like the concept, but the name of the series sounds like an adult diaper.:D

[hinton03]

I have a 327 NG and love it. A light weight, high capacity, concealable 357 S&W revolver.....what's not to like.

[Moccw]

I have a 325 NightGuard, 45 acp, I really like this gun, it is way to big for me to carry, but sure is sweet, I really like the front sight on it..

[jfh]

I have been totally satisfied with my NG 386--about 500 rounds shot so far--save for one item.

Like Matt Almeda, I do not like the C&S "Extreme Duty" rear sight. The Deep U notch does not work well for me--vertical stringing is the norm.

Jim H.

[Brian Williams]

I wish that S&W would make them with fixed sights, Maybe a dovetailed front sight, but the height if the sights just does not lead to it being a carry gun.

[Eightball]

The sights strike me as extremely weird, and the gun seems huge for what it is. It's a massive, short barrel---so you get a size penalty, and don't even get the benefit of the bigger barrel.

Other than that, it seems kinda spiffy.

[FoMoGo]

I prefer fixed sights on a pistol like the night guard series.
They are made for up close and dirty protective work.
Stuffed in a pocket, banged around, and pulled out at moments of great peril.
I am all about having a pocket full of large bore light weight protection.


Jim

[chrisjohn]

The cylinder stop on my 325 NG locked up after 72 rounds this weekend during the initial shake down. Broke it down and cleaned out the hole of cylinder stop, and things seem to be working.

One cylinder is so poorly finished and has sharp burrs that extracting fired brass is really difficult. The finish on the cylinder also is already wearing off at the cylinder latches and there are two small "spots" without finish. Definitely not ion bond on the cylinder.

Unacceptable finish on a 750 dollar revolver. Makes all the good S&W's in the safe cry. Seriously I hope someone from Smith and Wesson reads this. Lesson I suppose is get eyes on the weapon before purchasing. Tough to do a good inspection via the internet.

[ArchAngelCD]

chrisjohn,
Welcome to the forum.

Instead of hoping S&W sees this post I would recommend you write or call them. What you describe sounds like manufacturing defects and if so they will fix your revolver for free, including shipping both ways.

[Stainz]

Welcome chrisjohn!

Give S&W's 'Customer Service' a try - at their 800# (1-800-331-0852). They'll send you a pre-paid return label - and return it to you gratis, too - likely with a new cylinder and the frame refinished.

Stainz

PS That 327 and 325 appeal to me...

[krs]

Customer service or no, I'd agree that they could have used a more durable coating.

If the mentioned Ionbond had been used there would not be the early wear through that's characteristic of the S&W blackened revolvers.

[chrisjohn]

Thanks for the service number. I absolutely hate sending guns off and I used to have dear friend who was also a supernatural gunsmith who could unscrew anything. Unfortunately he's no longer with us and I can't exactly make it home to sign for a firearm being shipped back to me. I've been wanting a chamfer tool anyway.

[Cosmose]

thanks for all the replies:)

has anybody shot the 329 (44 magnum) if so what's recoil like? how about 44 special?

[Jaws1]

Hi I'm new here.
I recently picked up the model 329 ng on a recommendation specifically for peace of mind while paddling and photographing the northern area of Michigan.

Cosmose you asked about the recoil, well as one would expect its got a pretty good bite, but not as bad as I expected (there is no checkered print on my forehead). I've been firing 25 rounds of 240 grain magnums twice a week now since I bought it a month ago. My hand finally had enough of this after about 200 rounds. I can honestly say I'm pleased with the groupings I get considering its been 25 years since I've owned a handgun. Not something to take the range for hours of shooting. Considering I will be carrying it all day and not shooting it unless needed I think it will do just fine. Large caliber and weight was the biggest deciding factors for this purchase.

Jeff

[Jaws1]

Chrisjohn,
I don't know if this is similar to what you experienced.
I recently had an issue with my cylinder "hang up" for lack of a better term. It would not rotate open from the closed position. A quick call to my local dealer was all it took. He said the ejector rod was left hand threads and after a hundred rounds or so it was not unusual for it to loosen up and cause the cylinder to hang up when trying to swing it open. A little loctite was all it took, works great now.

Jeff

[charleym3]

I have a 325 NG. I bought it on Gunbroker. I've put a couple hundred rounds through it and carry it every day. I'm a big guy and can hide it well.
I think its great. Someone likely worked on it before I got it. It had a light primer strike about 1 in 12 rounds. New main spring solved the problem. This is my favorite firearm.