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Old December 18, 2012, 11:12 AM   #19
Viper225
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I have a 315 Night Guard, which is a 2.5" Airweight K Frame +P 38 Special 6-Shooter.

They also made the 386 Night Guard which was a 2.5" Airweight version of the L Frame 686 Plus 7 Shooter.

Not sure why the Night Guards did not sell better. My guess would be that the store price was probably about $100 to about $150 more than most buyers were willing to pay for one. I could have lived with just the front XS 24/7 sight and skipped the $100 Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty Rear sight. I really do like the Extreme Duty Rear Sight, however the revolver being $100 cheaper might have saved them from being dropped.

Another Issue. I have a 3" 66-2 along with the 315NG. I carry both in the same Lobo Enhanced Pancake holster. I keep the 66 loaded with Speer 135 grain Short Barrel 357 Magnum. The 315NG is loaded with Speer 135 grain Short Barrel 38 Special +P. I carry the same 2 Safariland Comp II Speedloaders with both revolvers loaded with Speer 135 grain SB 38+P. The 315NG is noticeably lighter if you swap guns after putting the holster on. After a short time I do not really notice I am carrying either one. Due to the added weight I can shoot the 357 Magnums out of the 66 as well as I can shoot the +P 38 Specials from the 315 Night Guard.
I have not shot a 386NG with 357 Magnum ammo. With Speer Short Barrel it is probably manageable. With full power 357 it is going to be unplesant to fire.

I really think most folks who conceal carry either a K Frame or L Frame are also willing and able to carry the SS Version.

Just My 2 Cents.

Bob
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