I have been looking at getting a S&W 327 Night Guard. I have read about alot of people complaining of light primer strikes with the Night Guards, and was wondering if this is common, and would getting a longer firing pin resolve this issue? What is your over all impression of the Night Guard?

Thanks!

I have posted about my 310 NG with the light strike problem, and very heavy trigger. It was an easy fix and now the gun is great.

I've heard of 325NGs having light strike issues but not 327s. I haven't had any trouble with mine.

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I have both the 327 NG and 327 pc. No problems with either. Great revolvers.

The entire Night Guard series has been dropped - they are not even in the 2012 catalog. When I went to buy a 327NG locally, I quickly changed my mind - and bought another snubby 8-shooter - the 2 5/8" PC627 UDR. It was less than a McD's 'Happy Meal' more, too. It does weigh 10 oz more - it's all SS - not a problem here as a night stand revolver. It has a big orange ramp front sight in place of the NG's Night Sight, too. For me, in subdued light, it is far easier to pick up than the dim tritium Night Sight, as on my 60 Pro and Governor. The kicker - deal-breaker: the 327NG is not moonclip ready - the UDR is. Just my thoughts and rationale for choosing a UDR over the 327NG.

Stainz

My 310 Night Guard has fired every shot, just like my 610.

The Night Guards are not a First Choice Night Stand Gun. They are made for Concealed Carry. When concealed carrying one the light weight is very noticable. I also have a 3" 625 for a comparison. You can tell a major difference carrying them. Then you have the XS 24/7 Tritium Front Sight and Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty Rear Sight.

The only problem I have noticed with Night Guards is the price. They might have sold better if a little more economical to buy. Smith & Wesson dropped probably the best Lady Smith they ever made early on, the 315 Night Guard. It was not Branded a Lady Smith, but it should have been. It had the Shootability of a LS65, and was a hair lighter than a 3" Model 60. It was very Shootable, along with light weight. A great combination for concealed carry.

In Ten Years the Night Guards will be a Collector Dream Gun.
I plan to be still concealed carrying mine in 10 years with some luck.

Bob

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