Where did all the night guard models go?

[shootbad]

I was looking for night guards in various calibers but don't seem to find any new ones made anymore. The all steel 629/627 PC look a bit heavy. and the 329/327 look kind of large. the j frame stuff is only 5 rounds & look kind of small. Wouldn't you say the night guards were just right? Will s&w ever bring them back in production?
thanks

 

[Hapworth]

The didn't sell well, hence, discontinued. Doubt S&W wants to try that again.

 

[Goblin]

They're out there, keep looking. Usually at a premium, so be prepared. Don't let one slip through your fingers haggling over a couple hundred dollars.

 

[KalamazooKid]

One of them lives at my house. Love this gun!

 

[NE450No2]

I really like my 325 Night Guard in 45ACP. I would love to have one in 44 Magnum as well. They are the perfect big bore carry gun.

 

[Pdxrealtor]

Just picked up a 386 here in the classifieds. There was a couple on gun broker also, but not sure if they sold or not.

For me the 386 was theeee perfect nightguard model. 7 shots, L frame so still conceal able, 2.5" barrel, night sight, and whatever else I'm forgetting.

If all goes as planned it's getting cut for moon clips and getting full action/trigger job.

 

[prescobd]

To me the 315 was the perfect nightguard model. 6 shot Kframe .38.

 

[HarrishMasher]

Night Guards were Discontinued in 2012. Great concept, they were just too expensive. Unless you are a dedicated revolver person, why buy a 6 to 8 shot revolver for $900 when you can buy a dead nuts reliable 15 shot 9mm for $500. I however, own two Night Guards and love them. I also own a 386PD 7 shot 357 that weighs 18.9 ozs. It's the same as the 386 Night Guard but a titanium frame. Both have had action work done on them.



386 Night Guard with Ahrends Grips. 26 ozs unloaded

386PD with Ahrends Grips. 18.9 ozs unloaded. XS Big Dot Night Sight up front.

 

[Pdxrealtor]

I have a safe full of 9mm as do others I'm sure. My best carry 9mm is a 10+1 fully worked cz rami. The round profile of the j-frame just works when I'm working all day. I carry A IWB. The square profile of the rami makes it uncomfortable. Also, loaded the rami is over 30oz, j frame 23oz. If I'm going to carry a j-frame all week at work I figure why not carry the 7 shot 386 while not at work. Plus I get justification to buy a new gun.

Just my reasoning. Oh, and the fact. 357 magnums are well, 357 magnums. 9mm has plus and minus too.... Not trying to start 'that' debate. Lol.

 

[Old cop]

Older S&W Model 12 is pretty much the same thing and Colt Cobra offers 6 shots as well. Both are pretty expensive but worth it, if you can find a good one.

 

[P33v3]

Don't lose hope, I found my Model 357 .41 Mag Nightguard not too long ago. I paid 750.00 Brand New In The Box.

 

[EvilWayz]

THe 627PC isn't as heavy as it sounds. I've got the short barrel and the V-comp.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Wouldn't you say the night guards were just right?

Night Guard lovers would say so, but many didn't. They had flaws but they were unique. New retail prices were the killer.

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Night Guards: 396-357-329-325

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[bigtubby]

Just got my 327 NG cut for moonies now waiting on a lefthanded holster.
You don't see many of them for sale those that have them tend to hang onto them.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I suspect that they were functionally too close to the cheaper, if not as aesthetic, carry revolvers.

 

[SilentKnight]

I bought the first S&W 325 AirLite 45 I ever saw. It has served me well. Easy and comfortable to carry, accurate, and kicks like a mule. Love the moon clips. Recoil may keep it from being popular with lots of folks... but lots of power in a lite weight N Frame. I have noticed they are hard to find and the used ones are more expensive than I paid for mine. Suspect the prices will continue to go up. If you find one and it fits your personal situation, jump on it.

 

[neubert500]

Where did all the Night guards go?

One came to live with me! After growing to love my 329PD I became enamored with the thought of also owning a 329NG. I even emailed Smith and Wesson begging for the reintroduction of the line as I was a poor deputy when them were offered and could not afford one. I did get a reply from Smith but I failed to create a movement for their return. Fortunately I was blessed to find one on-line and it is a treasured possession. (Also found another 329PD, Love these firearms!

 

[bigfatty]

Just picked up a 386 here in the classifieds. There was a couple on gun broker also, but not sure if they sold or not.

For me the 386 was theeee perfect nightguard model. 7 shots, L frame so still conceal able, 2.5" barrel, night sight, and whatever else I'm forgetting.

If all goes as planned it's getting cut for moon clips and getting full action/trigger job.

I recently passed on one at the LGS in about 95% condition for $750. By the time I came to my senses and went back to buy it, it had gone bye-bye. I'm still kicking myself.

 

[Pdxrealtor]

Good price. I paid 825 in perfect condition. It was tough, I wanted to pay less, but time knew it wouldn't last with my luck so I grabbed it.

 

[EvilWayz]

There's a brand new 386 On Gun Broker right now, but I don't have the money. I suppose I could sell something and get the money... but I don't like getting rid of guns. Only acquiring them...

 

[Gimlet6]

After carrying a model 12 snubby for years I wanted better sights. I found a used model 315 NG and it has become my EDC in a IWB holster. I even bought a backup 315 NG just in case. I really like the NG revolvers.

 

[prescobd]

After carrying a model 12 snubby for years I wanted better sights. I found a used model 315 NG and it has become my EDC in a IWB holster. I even bought a backup 315 NG just in case. I really like the NG revolvers.

Same here, I have two of them also as well as a 325NG.

 

[regalsc]

I bought a 329 ng NIB in 2013. I had it for 2 years but I don't reload & ammo costs prompted me to sell it. It was a nice gun with great sights & never had a problem. I opted for a 325sc & a 325pd 4" that I can shoot Factory loads at less than half the price of either the 44sp or 44mag.

 

[pern]

327 Nightguard

I bought a NIB 327 Nighguard 8 shot in .357 magnum for about $750.00 when they first came out. Ive only shot it maybe 50 times. I carried it for a while until I saw the value go out of sight, great carry gun. It now resides under my bed loaded with Federal Hydroshocks.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Where did all the night guard models go?

Hopefully, the way of the Dodo bird. . . .

 

[Pdxrealtor]

Still loving my 386 Night Guard. It's got a full action job, lightened and tuned main and rebound springs, and is my favorite for concealed carry. I've found the Buffalo Bore or Barnes tac-xpd both in 125 grain to be the perfect carry load. 1250 fps and easily controllable.

L-frame is very easy to conceal in the appendix condition with no dis-comfort. I even had custom Houge grips made for it. I would pick up another if the price was right.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

I recently passed on one at the LGS in about 95% condition for $750. By the time I came to my senses and went back to buy it, it had gone bye-bye. I'm still kicking myself.

The very same thing happened to me. I spotted a Model 357NG and passed it up because I didn't want to have to start reloading for another caliber. The next day I realized what a fool I was and went back to the gun store. The Night Guard was gone. But, in its place was a 5 screw Pre 28 Highway Patrolman. Needless to say that one didn't get away. The quest continues.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

I spotted a Model 357NG and passed it up because I didn't want to have to start reloading for another caliber.

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It's just one more ammo can to add to the stack.

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[waffles]

I had a 325NG and a 327NG, and while they were both neat I can understand why they didn't gain much traction. They're expensive, large (depending on the model of course), and marketed at a demographic that's not typically revolver oriented.

Basically, if I'm in the market for a night-sighted defensive gun (as the Night Guards were marketed), I'm not going to go for a six or eight shot revolver at a high price, I'm going to go for a much cheaper (and often smaller) Glock 19. The average person buying a new revolver by that time would likely be going for a small cheap CC gun (i.e 642), or a nice stainless revolver for the range, not a bizarre L/N frame lightweight snub at a high price. S&W made a pretty cool gun, but it was for a market that really didn't exist.

 

[Neely52]

My first post , hello.
I bought a used 325 night guard last week, the gun does not look like it was ever fired, it also came with 100 rounds of 255 buffalo bore auto rim and 50 rounds of some exotic looking 185gr hollow points, all factory new in auto rim.
I paid 1K for it , dude was asking 1,250 , haggled him down 1k, more than I wanted to pay but what the heck.

Took it out to the range and wow does that thing kick hard with 230 45acp rounds, as in OUCH, toughed it out for about 6 clips and had enough, next outing I will bring a wrist brace.