S&W 327 Night Guard

RamItOne · October 22, 2012, 08:47 PM

Never been much of a revolver guy, still looking for a model 27 but in the process I found this gun. Not a large as I'd expect an 8 round .357 revolver would be.

Ralph G. Briscoe · October 22, 2012, 09:33 PM

Nice.
I love mine, and also have the 327pc. I understand Smith has discontinued them....future collectors items and great shooters.

Budda · October 22, 2012, 10:01 PM

Excellent! That is a great gun! I so want one.

SDF880 · October 22, 2012, 10:01 PM

S&W 327NG and 327PC, I too have them both and really like them both. I have several 5 star speedloaders to keep them fed and they work well on either. I might add a 627 down the road to keep the 327's company.

SDF880

WC145 · October 23, 2012, 07:38 AM

I picked one up earlier this year and I'm very happy with it, makes for a great field gun. Mine is out to the 'smith right now geting an action job and a few other little things done. Can't wait to get it back!!

RamItOne · October 23, 2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SDF880

I have several 5 star speedloaders to keep them fed and they work well on either

Also have a larger block that holds 8 groups

Quote:

Originally Posted by WC145

Mine is out to the 'smith right now geting an action job and a few other little things done

Yeah the DA isn't much to brag about, the SA breaks perfectly. What all are you having done?

WC145 · October 23, 2012, 09:56 PM

I have a DAO model 10 based PPC project gun that the same 'smith is finishing. It's got an incredible action and I'm having him do the same thing with the 327NG. He's also bobbing the hammer and chamfering the charge holes. This one is strictly business, don't need it fancy as I wear it mostly for outside work. Just need it smooth and fast, it should be about perfect when I get it back.

ClydeFrog · October 25, 2012, 11:35 AM

So, let me get this right; you picked up a LOADED .357magnum revolver & took a few digital pics while the firearm was pointed directly AT you?

Safety is no accident,

.

BTW: the Smith & Wesson snub .357magnum "Night Guard" was used by the young CIA officer in the recent action movie; From Paris With Love, www.imfdb.org .

It is a bad-%*& looking revolver for carry or duty use, I'll admit.

CF

RamItOne · October 25, 2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ClydeFrog

So, let me get this right; you picked up a LOADED .357magnum revolver & took a few digital pics while the firearm was pointed directly AT you?

Well if that's your definition of "pointed directly at you" I'd hate to see your groupings lol just messing with ya. But hey better .357 mag then .22, at least it'll be quick.

Ah thanks for the movie reference, I liked that movie, really liked the revolver when I saw it in theaters but didn't put 2 and 2 together. His is the 7 shot.

RamItOne · October 25, 2012, 08:13 PM

http://youtu.be/JLMuLBvK1O4

Results

Also felt real comfortable dumping all 8 in DA

XDforever · October 26, 2012, 03:41 PM

Looks really good. How much did you give for it? I'd like one also, but am concerned that it may be above my paygrade.

Joe

RamItOne · October 26, 2012, 05:21 PM

NIB is 899 at lgs,

Got private party, 675, appears very low round count, gentleman found it too big to carry and went back to his les Baer for CC.
Happy as a gopher in soft dirt with the revolver.

First used gun I've purchased, always been extremely cautious.

RamItOne · November 1, 2012, 12:22 AM

A lot of people I talk to about this gun seem to say there's got to be too much recoil with .357 mag.

So I decided to dump all 8 rapid fire, really wasn't bad at all.
http://youtu.be/2gUQXfxUQB4
Next time ill do it on a clean target and post a pic of the holes.

Technosavant · November 1, 2012, 10:11 AM

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A lot of people I talk to about this gun seem to say there's got to be too much recoil with .357 mag.

I wouldn't think so. I have the 327 TRR8- same frame and cylinder, just a longer barrel than the NG. The recoil is extremely manageable... comparable to .38spl out of a steel K frame. Not bad at all.

The N frame really tames the .357.

Redhawk5.5+P+ · November 1, 2012, 03:04 PM

I love sweet cherry pie.

I also love my M327 R8 M&P and my M627 V-Comp. Sweet potato pie!

October 22, 2012, 08:47 PM	#1
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 990	S&W 327 Night Guard Never been much of a revolver guy, still looking for a model 27 but in the process I found this gun. Not a large as I'd expect an 8 round .357 revolver would be.

October 22, 2012, 10:01 PM	#3
Budda Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 446	Excellent! That is a great gun! I so want one. __________________ ...They have the internet on computers now....-Homer Simpson-

October 23, 2012, 07:38 AM	#5
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I picked one up earlier this year and I'm very happy with it, makes for a great field gun. Mine is out to the 'smith right now geting an action job and a few other little things done. Can't wait to get it back!! __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

October 23, 2012, 09:56 PM	#7
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I have a DAO model 10 based PPC project gun that the same 'smith is finishing. It's got an incredible action and I'm having him do the same thing with the 327NG. He's also bobbing the hammer and chamfering the charge holes. This one is strictly business, don't need it fancy as I wear it mostly for outside work. Just need it smooth and fast, it should be about perfect when I get it back. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

October 25, 2012, 11:35 AM	#8
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	From Paris With Love; SAFETY FIRST!.... So, let me get this right; you picked up a LOADED .357magnum revolver & took a few digital pics while the firearm was pointed directly AT you? Safety is no accident, . BTW: the Smith & Wesson snub .357magnum "Night Guard" was used by the young CIA officer in the recent action movie; From Paris With Love, www.imfdb.org . It is a bad-%*& looking revolver for carry or duty use, I'll admit. CF

October 22, 2012, 09:33 PM	#2
Ralph G. Briscoe Member Join Date: February 8, 2011 Posts: 60	Nice. I love mine, and also have the 327pc. I understand Smith has discontinued them....future collectors items and great shooters.

October 22, 2012, 10:01 PM	#4
SDF880 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 390	S&W 327NG and 327PC, I too have them both and really like them both. I have several 5 star speedloaders to keep them fed and they work well on either. I might add a 627 down the road to keep the 327's company. SDF880

October 25, 2012, 08:13 PM	#10
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 990	Quick vid of it in action http://youtu.be/JLMuLBvK1O4 Results Also felt real comfortable dumping all 8 in DA __________________ M&P- the other dark meat https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...rtant/DJyvnHz0

October 26, 2012, 03:41 PM	#11
XDforever Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 171	Looks really good. How much did you give for it? I'd like one also, but am concerned that it may be above my paygrade. Joe

October 26, 2012, 05:21 PM	#12
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 990	NIB is 899 at lgs, Got private party, 675, appears very low round count, gentleman found it too big to carry and went back to his les Baer for CC. Happy as a gopher in soft dirt with the revolver. First used gun I've purchased, always been extremely cautious. __________________ M&P- the other dark meat https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...rtant/DJyvnHz0

November 1, 2012, 12:22 AM	#13
RamItOne Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Posts: 990	Recoil??? A lot of people I talk to about this gun seem to say there's got to be too much recoil with .357 mag. So I decided to dump all 8 rapid fire, really wasn't bad at all. http://youtu.be/2gUQXfxUQB4 Next time ill do it on a clean target and post a pic of the holes. __________________ M&P- the other dark meat https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...rtant/DJyvnHz0

November 1, 2012, 03:04 PM	#15
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	I love sweet cherry pie. I also love my M327 R8 M&P and my M627 V-Comp. Sweet potato pie! Last edited by Redhawk5.5+P+; November 2, 2012 at 05:56 PM.