Recent content by 45Raven

Thanks very much for the feedback. Looking forward to the report after your range session. I have mine scheduled for a gunsmith visit next week to discuss our options.

The revolver I am referencing has been shot by three experienced shooters. All shooters are right handed. Shooting has been done from standing two-hand supported and from sand bags. Shooting distance has been 7 yards and 15 yards, measured. Ammunition shot has been 240 grain Remington...

Has anyone experienced problems with the fixed factory sights on the Night Guard revolvers not shooting to point of aim? I am not referring to elevation, as that can be fairly easily corrected. I am talking about any windage problems that cause the revolvers to shoot significantly farther to...

Ed: Would you mind sharing your .44 Special load with the 200 Gr. Speer GDHP? Thanks

Thanks very much for following up with me.

The HKS CA-44 speedloaders work in the Model 396. The speed strips in .44 caliber are manufactured by "TUFF" and are called "QuickStrips". The ones for .44 Special are Stock No. 7002-BP-644 and price is $8.49 for two of them directly from the manufacturer.

ENH: Thanks very much for sharing the info with me. H30: The best way I can desribe recoil with the 396 is as follows: I have a 13.5 ounce Ruger LCR that I shoot handloads (practice) and Buffalo Bore factory loads (carry) in. The handload is a 158 grain LSWC at 835 FPS. The factory load is...

Thanks very much for the information on your 396 Hank. Hook: Yes, I pointed this issue out to him and we discussed it. Thanks

That is an interesting thought. I am highly cognizant of the potential danger this revolver could create if it were in the hands of a neophyte. For now, I am the only person who will have access to it, and am looking forward to getting it back from the gunsmith and getting it cleaned and...

I appreciate the feedback from everyone. The revolver is presently in the hands of a custom gunsmith in Phoenix, AZ having an action job done and getting the lock disabled. I expect it back by the 3rd week of September. When I get it, I will drop some fired rounds of empty .44 Magnum brass...

I think you guys are exactly correct, and it would be really nice if anybody out there had another Model 396 Night Guard that they could check to see if it will chamber .44 Magnum ammunition. Anybody? How about somebody you might know? How about a user-friendly gun store with a 396 Night...

Since the "L" frame was primarily designed (I think) around the .357 Magnum cartridge with a max case length of 1.290", it makes sense that the cylinder length would be plenty long enough to be able to chamber a .44 Special (max case length is 1.160") or a .44 Magnum (max case length of 1.285)...

Paulg/26: If you perform this check, would you be so kind as to let me know what you find? Thanks

The round of .44 Magnum found its way into the revolver intentionally. I did not have any .44 Special ammo loaded, but plenty of .44 Magnum ammo on hand. I had two new reloaders that I wanted to check to see if they would properly align with the chamber of the revolver, and thoght I would...

I have a NIB S&W Model 396 Night Guard in caliber .44 S&W Special. It easily chambers .44 Magnum ammunition. (240 LSWC, 250 JHP, and 250 JFP - both factory and reloaded ammo), The ammo is obviously in .44 Magnum cases, chambers easily, and the cylinder turns with room to spare. The Model...