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S&W Night Guard

which night gaurd would you want, please post why

  • 329

    Votes: 18 9.8%

  • 325

    Votes: 61 33.3%

  • 327

    Votes: 35 19.1%

  • 396

    Votes: 41 22.4%

  • 386

    Votes: 28 15.3%
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+1 for ugaarguy - The 325 in .45 ACP uses half or full moon clips or
the rimmed .45 AUto RIm cartridge. THe other NG models use the
rimmed cartridges, so S&W isn't doing the cut to the cylinder for these
to also use moon clips, & leaving it up to buyers to get it done if they
want it with gunsmiths who do this sort of work. Does the S&W
Performance center offer this mod.?

My point about the NG line is
they are all based on like models that have adjustable
sights, the Cyl. & SLide Extreme Duty rear fixed sigt fits into the
cut that is made for the existing S&W adjustable rear sight
guns. So, a 315 NG on the K frame would be nice for CCW size
and an appropriate model. THe 310 NG = N-frame if .10MM/.40
S&W and MOon clips would also be sweet,

Keeping with the NG style:

So which J-frame with adj. sights for the frame cut theme would work
for a NG model? How about a Model 60 NG "Kit" gun ?

An X-frame NG OMG I ain't going there...
 
396 in the lead! I pull for the odd ball out, and the .44 Special really needs a good, solid modern design for it.

BlindJustice - kind of why I got so excited. My uncle carried a 2 inch '15 and I always loved the "snub" Model 19 as a .38 Special more than a .357 Magnum so the K Guard would be the best of both worlds for me.
 
One interesting thing about this series is the use of stainless rather than Ti cylinders. They'll be heavier, but a lot more controllable...and no bullet weight restrictions that I can see...and no issues about cleaning with the wrong materials. Also, they'll be less expensive :eek: than they would otherwise be...
 
Here's another thought...if these are stainless cylinders, can we bore out the 625 to chamber .45 "Long" Colt, or is the cylinder too short? It's hard to tell from the pics on the S&W website, but I bet it's the short .45 ACP cylinder...too bad...
 
im really suprised how well the 44spec is doing i thought it was unappreciated
my fav snubnose is a 296 it was made in 1999 its a five shot aluminum and titanium concealed hammer it either 18 or 19 ounces its only limitation is 200gr max on bullets but really all of the great defensive rounds are 200gr or less
also if i were to go with a 357 snub id go with a j-frame 5/8 of an inch wont add that much velocity and the j-frame disappears in the front pocket
 
JNewell, I think the .45 ACP cylinder is too short. However, I'd have to look at the cylinder window - if it is sized to the .45 ACP cylinder, or if it's a regular "25" window, which would mean a full .45 Colt Cylinder could be retrofitted.

And cheers to the .44 Special! Come back, darlin' we missed ye!
 
None. No space age wonders in a revolver for me - like good old steel, but can settle for aluminum alloy.:D
 
if im not mistaken the scandium/aluminum alloy frame is actually stronger than steel plus no rust
 
I will agree that there is absolutely nothin wront with a good ol'fashioned steel revolver, I have many of them but for ccw they can be a pain to carry as far as overall weight of a revolver of compareable size to those discused here, I certainly won't set aside my all steal revolvers for scandium ones but I see nothing wrong to having alittle of both ;)
 
Doug, I thought most alloys have some other metal added. ;) But I do know what you mean.

Guys, I am not saying I know something about NighGuards that you don't. Light weight and 8 rounds are good things for sure. But for me revolver is about tradition. Idea of needing to use metal found in only one mine on Earth just doesn't ring my bells. Personal preference, nothing more to it.

Mike
 
:D Frankly, if they're going to make revolvers out of magic metals, I'll take Uru or Adamantium.

"Whoever wields this Colt Python, be he worthy and pure of heart, shall wield the power of THOR, God of Thunder."

Tap it on the ground, it becomes an NAA .22. :p

...

Stop me before I geek again.
 
Doug, buddy, you should brush on your scifi chemistry books. Half life time for those babies is measured in seconds... Not good for SD :D

Mike
 
325 because:
Caliber begins with a 4
The broadest selection of factory and semi custom loads
Reloads faster than any other wheelgun(including smaller moon clips)
Range loads (FMJ) are the cheapest after 9mm & 38 special
I just want one
 
Doug, buddy, you should brush on your scifi chemistry books. Half life time for those babies is measured in seconds... Not good for SD

Mike
Click to expand...

Not even with the right dwarves and Odin's own blessing for the Uru Python?

So much for being able to shoot through Aircraft Carriers... ;)

So many great choices for Smith and Wesson, they need a new logo for the series:

NightGuard - many choices for many good reasons!

NightGuard - because really, .44 Special, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, HE'LL FALL DOWN WHICHEVER YOU CHOOSE!
 
JNewell

I have a 2 3/4 inch 325PD and I measured the cylinder - if it was bored out a 45 colt looks like it would fit - BUT it would have to have a short bullet.

So not all 45 colts would fit.

I have no idea if that would be safe tho or if it should be done.

I have wonderred the same thing myself.
 
Just a couple months ago I was looking for a 44 Special, and the only thing I could fine was a Charter Arms Bull Dog in SS. Great little gun, I can load it up with a great selection of powers and bullet weights. I even shot 30grs of black power and a 246 gr bullet. Not a bad load, but in a closed enviroment the target would be lost after one shot. I buy the 396 if I had not already purchased a 44. Being a former LEO, I don't want any 357 or 367 cal pistol.
 
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