dogsoldier
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Can someone provide me with information on this particular revolver? I just traded for one that a dealer friend of mine recently acquired. TIA
S&W 315 NightGuard?
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It's a lightweight, K frame .38 Special of recent production, marketed as a home defense/carry gun. The "3" means an alloy frame, and the "15" that it is similar to the steel-framed model 15. I believe the NG series was just discontinued by the factory.
Have you shot it, and how do you like it?
Have you shot it, and how do you like it?
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I have yet to take actual possession of it, as I reside in Alabama and my dealer friend is in Tennessee. I got tired of 'waiting for the world to end', and in a 'weak moment', traded my 'cobbled-together' AR15 (Bushy/RRA hybrid) for it. I hope I didn't make a HUGE mistake......
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You won't like it. I'll be happy to send you a very nice Taurus 85SSUL in a straight trade for it! 
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dogsoldier OP
From what I have been able to find and read about the night guard series
of revolvers the 315 was discontinued early which is not a bad thing for other then the consumer. Frame and size/weight shoot-ability it probably is the most balanced of the night guard series. the 315 is not seen much on the used market and seem to hold value or bring a premium. for a ccw it does it all k frame 6 shot what is not to like. It is a stealth version of the 2" model 10 and 64 with a see in the dark front sight. The 2"-3" steel k frames have almost a cult like following for ccw sort of the cats meow.
Now if you can find a dozen boxes or so of Federal Nyclad 125gr JHP 38s to pair up with it that would be perfection!!! Ya done good with a 315!!!
I would not hesitate today if a local dealer had one.
Oh if you find those Federal Nyclads and wish to share your good fortune remember this post
Carl
From what I have been able to find and read about the night guard series
of revolvers the 315 was discontinued early which is not a bad thing for other then the consumer. Frame and size/weight shoot-ability it probably is the most balanced of the night guard series. the 315 is not seen much on the used market and seem to hold value or bring a premium. for a ccw it does it all k frame 6 shot what is not to like. It is a stealth version of the 2" model 10 and 64 with a see in the dark front sight. The 2"-3" steel k frames have almost a cult like following for ccw sort of the cats meow.
Now if you can find a dozen boxes or so of Federal Nyclad 125gr JHP 38s to pair up with it that would be perfection!!! Ya done good with a 315!!!
I would not hesitate today if a local dealer had one.
Oh if you find those Federal Nyclads and wish to share your good fortune remember this post
Carl
Imshootin
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Smith & Wesson’s New Nightguard Series Revolvers
S&W Unleashes The Night Guards
I've got the 310 Night Guard. Other than a heavy trigger that can be easily corrected with a lighter trigger rebound spring, I think you'll enjoy it immensely.
S&W Unleashes The Night Guards
I've got the 310 Night Guard. Other than a heavy trigger that can be easily corrected with a lighter trigger rebound spring, I think you'll enjoy it immensely.
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dogsoldier
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OK. I'm feeling better about the trade. I'm SICK of buying what I 'think' I need, instead of what I WANT. No more 'plastic' guns or ARs for me. Give me wood and metal (S&W and Colt revolvers and autos) and USGI M1 Carbines, please!
S&W 315
I have the 315 NG, and love it better than any revolver I have owned. The 315 .38 line was discontinued because apparently everyone went for the .357 model (why buy a .38 when you can have both?) Anyway, S&W only made 576 of the 315, so you own a true collectable IMHO. I have no doubt you will love it.
I have the 315 NG, and love it better than any revolver I have owned. The 315 .38 line was discontinued because apparently everyone went for the .357 model (why buy a .38 when you can have both?) Anyway, S&W only made 576 of the 315, so you own a true collectable IMHO. I have no doubt you will love it.
BobR1
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I happen to have 508 of those 576 made.
You will like it. I am wearing mine as I type this in a Lobo Enhanced Pancake. It is about like carrying my 442 Pro. It is so light you hardly notice it on the belt.
I will probably swap out the Goodyears for a set of S&W Checkered Rosewood Boot Grips on my next Midway order.
The Nyclads mentioned above are not bad, however I just did a search for them and came up Out of Stock everywhere that I checked. I am carrying Speer 38 Special +P Short Barrel 135 grain Gold Dot HP ammo in mine, with a couple reloads in Safariland Comp II speedloaders carried in Safariland CD-2 Carriers.
Enjoy it. Even though it is probably going to be a collectors treasure, I am still going to carry mine in my in my Concealed Carry rotation along with my 310NG, 3" 66-2, 3" 625, and 442 Pro Moonclip. I did not get any of them as Safe Queens, I got them to shoot.
Enjoy
Bob
You will like it. I am wearing mine as I type this in a Lobo Enhanced Pancake. It is about like carrying my 442 Pro. It is so light you hardly notice it on the belt.
I will probably swap out the Goodyears for a set of S&W Checkered Rosewood Boot Grips on my next Midway order.
The Nyclads mentioned above are not bad, however I just did a search for them and came up Out of Stock everywhere that I checked. I am carrying Speer 38 Special +P Short Barrel 135 grain Gold Dot HP ammo in mine, with a couple reloads in Safariland Comp II speedloaders carried in Safariland CD-2 Carriers.
Enjoy it. Even though it is probably going to be a collectors treasure, I am still going to carry mine in my in my Concealed Carry rotation along with my 310NG, 3" 66-2, 3" 625, and 442 Pro Moonclip. I did not get any of them as Safe Queens, I got them to shoot.
Enjoy
Bob
315 NG
I just walked into a gun shop in the small town of Loretto, TN. Low and behold I noticed a nice looking SW revolver I was unfamiliar with. It was a BNIB 315NG on clearance for $749. I wasnt able to Walk out with It, but i couldnt put it on layaway fast enough. Not a scratch, even the Big Dot NS glow bright.
I just walked into a gun shop in the small town of Loretto, TN. Low and behold I noticed a nice looking SW revolver I was unfamiliar with. It was a BNIB 315NG on clearance for $749. I wasnt able to Walk out with It, but i couldnt put it on layaway fast enough. Not a scratch, even the Big Dot NS glow bright.
My 8 shot 327 NG (357 Mag) is an incredible gun and has long ago taken permanent residence on my nightstand. It is relatively light weight for an N frame but handles all loads with ease. I think you’ll love the 315!
A pic of the 327 wearing its Culina Birdseye ......
A pic of the 327 wearing its Culina Birdseye ......
squidsix
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I have looked for one for a good price for many years. I bought the 325 NG and it didnt group at all for me, so I sold it to another guy who sent it back to S&W as it had an improperly bored cylinder. He is very happy now.
I wanted the 315 pretty badly and still look for them. The high price gas kept me away. I have many AR15s and would trade any one of then for a 315NG.
If you tire of it, please consider me.
I wanted the 315 pretty badly and still look for them. The high price gas kept me away. I have many AR15s and would trade any one of then for a 315NG.
If you tire of it, please consider me.
