Smith and Wesson night guards are back! (Page 2 of 2)
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Originally Posted By akethan: @KhyberPass85 You know what they say? Pics or   He posted one on the first page, it just didn't show. It looks good and I may have to change my mind about "needing" another .357. Let's see if I can repost it for him. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: He posted one on the first page, it just didn't show. It looks good and I may have to change my mind about "needing" another .357. Let's see if I can repost it for him. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Smith_-_Copy_JPG-3705064.JPG I may have to get both. |
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I’m still struggling with trying to use Imgur to post pics directly. I used to do it by just copying the link but now I get question marks lol Here’s a link to the album though NightGuard |
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Originally Posted By akethan: I may have to get both. Originally Posted By akethan: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: He posted one on the first page, it just didn't show. It looks good and I may have to change my mind about "needing" another .357. Let's see if I can repost it for him. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Smith_-_Copy_JPG-3705064.JPG I may have to get both. I'm trying to refrain from another caliber but I'd seriously consider one in .45 Colt. 
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Originally Posted By akethan: I have enough .45 revolvers Originally Posted By akethan: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: I'm trying to refrain from another caliber but I'd seriously consider one in .45 Colt. I have enough .45 revolvers Same, and definitely enough .357s, but I'm not going to lie and claim to make the most logical decisions when buying guns- but I'm trying harder I swear. I've got guns I've never shot, but they were neat or had a different style action or were a good deal or something....
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 The Model 310 Night Guard | Tales From the Vault with Jerry Miculek Jerry Miculek uncovers the history and engineering behind the Model 310 Night Guard, highlighting what sets it apart in the Night Guard lineup. Introduced in 2008, the series was offered in various sizes and calibers, but all shared the same core features: a lightweight scandium-alloy frame, a 2.5-inch barrel, stainless steel cylinder with a durable PVD coating, an XS large-dot front sight, and an extreme‑duty fixed rear sight. Together, these features made the Night Guard series a rugged, compact option built for low‑light performance and dependable carry. For the first time ever, we’re revealing firearms and prototypes that have never been seen by the public. Step inside the Smith & Wesson Vault with Jerry Miculek as he explores the history, innovation, and performance behind these never seen before prototypes. |
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Hillary hole? Come out with a no lock. |
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Originally Posted By akethan: Hillary hole? Come out with a no lock. That was the old Nightguard. The new ones gain 1/2 inch of barrel, adjustable rear sight and no Hillary hole. It is going to test my patience to wait to get one when they are readily available. I am stuck between 44 Special and .357. I am leaning .357 but every .44 Special Smith I have passed over I regret. |
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Originally Posted By Cheesebeast: That was the old Nightguard. The new ones gain 1/2 inch of barrel, adjustable rear sight and no Hillary hole. It is going to test my patience to wait to get one when they are readily available. I am stuck between 44 Special and .357. I am leaning .357 but every .44 Special Smith I have passed over I regret. No shit. I haven't seen a 10mm yet. |
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I liked them when they first hit, but now I wonder if a 2.75" stainless model 69 as a 44 SPL only gun would still be a better option. It would be cheaper and a bit easier to shoot. but a bit heavier. 44 mag out of a 3" barrel airweight seems, ...imprudent. |
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Originally Posted By MRW: I liked them when they first hit, but now I wonder if a 2.75" stainless model 69 as a 44 SPL only gun would still be a better option. It would be cheaper and a bit easier to shoot. but a bit heavier. 44 mag out of a 3" barrel airweight seems, ...imprudent. The NightGuard 396 is a 44 Spl gun |
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Originally Posted By MRW: I liked them when they first hit, but now I wonder if a 2.75" stainless model 69 as a 44 SPL only gun would still be a better option. It would be cheaper and a bit easier to shoot. but a bit heavier. 44 mag out of a 3" barrel airweight seems, ...imprudent. I had a 696 stainless 3” in 44 special. It was a good size but weighed as much as a damn 1911 making carry pretty annoying. Considering I was at 5 rounds with it, didn’t seem like it was worth it. Sold it to fund my night guard in 357 
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what's everyone thinking for holsters for something like this? I usually carry at 2:30-4 depending on the gun and situation, so I'll end up with something for it there. But I was also thinking this might make a good fishing/hiking gun and get a chest holster, and today wearing my 1911 in a shoulder holster I didn't hate that. But would want one with the gun vertical and speed strips instead of speed loaders. is that a thing? |
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Like most people I've got an assortment of holsters. I typically carry a K frame in a M3 tanker style holster when I'm working on one of the tractors or the bulldozer. It's out of the way but I can grab it if I need to (i.e. I may not like field rats but I'm not going to leave it or a rabbit suffering if I hit it with the bush hog) and I don't have to worry about it bumping any of the controls. When I'm wearing waders I'm usually carrying a J frame in an old Bianchi Scorpion I picked up cheap off ebay. It's the simple holster under one arm, elastic strap around your other arm style. Light and simple in case I trip and fall or step in a hole. For general field use like walking the property line or hunting I've got a couple of older Hunter 1100 style holsters; you used to be able to get new old stock still in the cardboard boxes models on ebay for like $12-15. They're thick, heavy duty leather and have held up great and I'm not a cowboy. I pretty much quit carrying a revolver as a main CWP piece anymore but I still prefer leather OWB pancake/Combat Master style holsters and an outer garment; the Simply Rugged Sourdough is a good example although looking at them now they've definitely gone up in price, but what hasn't. I've got IWB holsters for J frames and even a 4" K frame but prefer OWB with revolvers for comfort. Just my choices and why. 
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Originally Posted By TimeOnTarget: That 10mm was breaking Jerry's grip which is saying something. He even said it was a hand full. I don't how this would be a good carry gun. As stated, I’ve got an OG 325NG and with Ahrends combat wood grips it was no fun. With the original Pachmyers and 200gr LSWC’s it’s doable. Full house 10mm or anything spicier does not sound like fun at all. That being said, the 386 and 396 are speaking to me….. |
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Originally Posted By steviesterno16: what's everyone thinking for holsters for something like this? I usually carry at 2:30-4 depending on the gun and situation, so I'll end up with something for it there. But I was also thinking this might make a good fishing/hiking gun and get a chest holster, and today wearing my 1911 in a shoulder holster I didn't hate that. But would want one with the gun vertical and speed strips instead of speed loaders. is that a thing? I really like milt sparks pmk for concealing owb Attached File Iwb I use a ryan grizzle Attached File But if you want an attached speed strip pouch the check out The boomer |
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How's the fit? When the Lipsey's J-frames came out a year ago there was major problems with the quality control. Dead night sights, misalignments, gouges in the metal, misfires, etc. how does your 44 operate? |
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been forever and I still haven't seen one in person or even had one come through the shops I work at. We also are behind on our Lipsey's bill so I can't even order one direct I shot an L-Comp (steel, comped, same size) gun and it was borderline incredible with 38s. Felt like a 22 and was easily able to keep shots in the A zone at 7 yards double action rapid fire, and a fist sized group at 25 yards in single action. Not bad for random ammo we found on the floor. I know the 386 will be more "spicy", especially with full powered stuff, but 7 rounds of 38sp HST for the streets and the same with BB hardcast for the woods seems like a hell of a combo. |
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Originally Posted By spmx7777:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CAKGdwAjOkJerry Miculek uncovers the history and engineering behind the Model 310 Night Guard, highlighting what sets it apart in the Night Guard lineup. Introduced in 2008, the series was offered in various sizes and calibers, but all shared the same core features: a lightweight scandium-alloy frame, a 2.5-inch barrel, stainless steel cylinder with a durable PVD coating, an XS large-dot front sight, and an extreme‑duty fixed rear sight. Together, these features made the Night Guard series a rugged, compact option built for low‑light performance and dependable carry. For the first time ever, we’re revealing firearms and prototypes that have never been seen by the public. Step inside the Smith & Wesson Vault with Jerry Miculek as he explores the history, innovation, and performance behind these never seen before prototypes.  |
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Attached File I had a 396 for a bit, just sold it a couple days ago. It was great at what it is, but I preferred the 69 The trigger was nice, mechanically great, machining was beautiful. |