Model 325 Nightguard
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DustyJacket
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I had one for a short time.
I hated the fact it needed a cheesy metal clip to keep the flame from cutting into the top-strap.
I have "heard", but never seen, cases where the clip came loose.
You can see it just above the forcing cone and barrel/cylinder gap:
I hated the fact it needed a cheesy metal clip to keep the flame from cutting into the top-strap.
I have "heard", but never seen, cases where the clip came loose.
You can see it just above the forcing cone and barrel/cylinder gap:
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Stainz
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I bought the 'extra length cylinder' version of the 325NG - better known as the Governor. It weighs an ounce and a half or so more and is a bit longer due to that l-o-n-g cylinder, but shares the Al/Sc frame, Tritium Night Sight front/fixed rear sight, moonclipped .45 ACP usage,Melonite finish, etc. It also has no steel sheet metal b/c gap deflector, perhaps due to it's thick topstrap. It also has a ball detent yoke lockup, a la PC Shop revolvers. Did I mention it was over three hundred buck$ cheaper than the 325NG?
Yeah, it chambers a few other calibers in addition to the .45 ACP. It also will mount the .500 Magnum grips for enhanced recoil control. I bought it mainly due to the moonclipped .45 ACP usage...
Stainz
Yeah, it chambers a few other calibers in addition to the .45 ACP. It also will mount the .500 Magnum grips for enhanced recoil control. I bought it mainly due to the moonclipped .45 ACP usage...
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Dennis The B
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I've owned one...
...for about two years now. While its no longer my primary carry revolver, it is in the rotation.
I like the fact that the moon clips are faster to reload than speedloaders or strips. It's lightweight, but doesn't have excessive recoil. I carry it in a Don Hume J.I.T. Slide holster. I just added a set of Ahrends combats.
I came up with a load that has a 250gr LSWC in the ACP case, and I also carry a couple of moonclips with standard 230gr hardball.
I don't look at it from an esthetics perspective. It's a working gun.
...for about two years now. While its no longer my primary carry revolver, it is in the rotation.
I like the fact that the moon clips are faster to reload than speedloaders or strips. It's lightweight, but doesn't have excessive recoil. I carry it in a Don Hume J.I.T. Slide holster. I just added a set of Ahrends combats.
I came up with a load that has a 250gr LSWC in the ACP case, and I also carry a couple of moonclips with standard 230gr hardball.
I don't look at it from an esthetics perspective. It's a working gun.
The stainless blast guard is held on by the front screw of the rear sight. As long as that screw is kept tight, there should never be a problem.
This 325PD has been my carry gun for over 6 1/2 years and never given me any reason to not trust it.
Pretty good shooter too...
Joe
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JoeHatley, what kind of grips are those? They look great and as if they would fill your hand really well.
19max99
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I have a Nightguard 315 .38. There is no blast guard for the top strap. Should there be on that model?
I have a 325 Night Guard.
First, let me say I used S&W Mod 25's in 45 ACP for seveal years ad a duty gun. First with half moon clips, and later when full moon clips became avialable I started using them.
So I like the full moon clip system, and I like the concept of an N frame S&W in 45 ACP...
Now to the 325 Night Guard. It is a Scandium frame gun, ie a lightweight frame.
So you might not want to shoot in thousands and thousands of rounds...
However for normal non high volume competition use, I do not worry. I have some 5 shot S&W's that I have had since 1972 that have been shot a bunch, with hot duty loads, the still work just fine.
So. with the above experiences and qualifications, I find the S&W 325 to be a Most Excellent handgun. I keep mine under my pillow EVERY night.
I take it on a lot of road trips. I have a holster specially designed as an anti carjacker holster. It is made in South Africa.
While it is not as "handy" in my pants pocket as my S&W Bodyguard, I do have some pants where I can carry the 325 in comfort and concealed.
Many times I do so...
I find it very controlable with full power 230gr 45ACP ammo, and controlable with +P 45 ACP as well, although I do not see the need to shoot +P in a short barrel.
It has become one of my favorite revolvers.
First, let me say I used S&W Mod 25's in 45 ACP for seveal years ad a duty gun. First with half moon clips, and later when full moon clips became avialable I started using them.
So I like the full moon clip system, and I like the concept of an N frame S&W in 45 ACP...
Now to the 325 Night Guard. It is a Scandium frame gun, ie a lightweight frame.
So you might not want to shoot in thousands and thousands of rounds...
However for normal non high volume competition use, I do not worry. I have some 5 shot S&W's that I have had since 1972 that have been shot a bunch, with hot duty loads, the still work just fine.
So. with the above experiences and qualifications, I find the S&W 325 to be a Most Excellent handgun. I keep mine under my pillow EVERY night.
I take it on a lot of road trips. I have a holster specially designed as an anti carjacker holster. It is made in South Africa.
While it is not as "handy" in my pants pocket as my S&W Bodyguard, I do have some pants where I can carry the 325 in comfort and concealed.
Many times I do so...
I find it very controlable with full power 230gr 45ACP ammo, and controlable with +P 45 ACP as well, although I do not see the need to shoot +P in a short barrel.
It has become one of my favorite revolvers.
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