Any Night Guards Out There?

[strangelittleman]

I've had a 386 NG since 2009 and have had no problems w/ light(or too short a FP) firing pin strikes like some others have.
The DA press is smooth and easily managed. The sights are perfect and the chubby 2.5"bbl doesn't hold back the revolver at all, this thing shoots like a full-size service revolver.
Recoil? Yes w/ a full-on Magnum, this NG is a bit much...but that's no big deal. My favorite load is the .38Spl+P 158gr SWCHP, it's in all my .38/.357 revolvers.
To say that I like this NG is an understatement....It's my off-duty carry and that is the best endorsement I can give.

 

[Rickkster]

My 325NG

I bought it last year. The price was good. I did change out the rear sight, since it hit about 5-7 inches low at 7-10 yards with 230 grain ammo. Now it shoots to my POA.

I'm very happy with it. It is on my hip pretty much every time I am in the woods.

Cheers,

Rick

 

[BLUEDOT37]

More NG's

Here's a few more. Really like the "feel for the size" on these guns. I'd like to get the other "N" frame NGs too, 327 & 310, if possible. Haven't come across a 396NG, but did turn down a 296PD for price & scrapes on the Ti cylinder. I put the rubber grips on for the photos (also for range use) but normally have Badger grips on them. The new style rubber grips (329) look nicer, but the older/rounder ones feel better.

The 325 is the lightest & weighs 775g/27.3oz, on my kitchen food scale, while the 357 comes in at 850g/30.0oz. Surprising there's that much difference.

The 325 had a factory defective cylinder but S&W put a new one on. I've been slowly adding adjustable rear sights & red ramps on the front, of mine.

The spur style of the hammer on the 329 & 357 are the same, but different from the 325's, which is the same style as on my 657-5. Dunno why.


Night Guard Trio 329 / 325 / 357

329NG

325NG

357NG

Night Guards with Badger grips

325NG firing 45 Super

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Trust in "The Guard"

 

[Smithbrother]

Here's the 325 NG I bought in 2008. I had to send it back to S&W for an improved forcing cone as it was spitting back at me. They fixed it. The action rivals that of a PC weapon and its a pleasure to carry. Accurate and light I carry it off duty many times instead of the 640 you see that I've had for 27 years. I've gone through three sets of grips. Wood of any kind is just too painful so I finally opted for the new S&W grips you see hear. The grips it came with sucked. I love this gun.

 

[kaaskop49]

Smithbrother: Welcome to the Forum. Can't have too many new members. Nice NG you have there. Despite it's light weight and .45 round, I would have trouble packing an N-frame in 'clothes' instead of a J-frame. Doesn't stop me from carrying a 2nd J and/or a .45 derringer. I also need rubber grips: scar tissue in the web of my hand. The woods that come on some of the new Smiths are painful.

Can't be too careful: there's a group of mutts out here preying on older men with their guard down, robbing and beating them. My fault for getting older, but not getting careless. Stay safe partner.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103