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Smith & Wesson Model 327 Night Guard
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	No Data
Length:	7.8-in	Height:	No Data
Barrel:	2.5-in	Weight:	27.6-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (158 grain bullet)178540 Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)11.13 ft-lb Total Capacity8 rounds ConcealabilityFair Defense Factor70%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Revolver
Produced:	2008 - 2012
Caliber:	.357 Mag
Action:	revolving chamber
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	hammer block
Cylinder:	8-round
Frame:	matte black scandium alloy
Grip:	black synthetic
Sights:	tritium front, fixed notch rear
Notes:	N-frame, stainless cylinder

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$1,049.00	Used Est:	$950.00
Last Update:	9/27/2023

About the Gun

The Night Guard series are short-barrel, compact, double-action revolvers built especially for personal defense and concealed carry. They employ advanced construction and design features, and they share a common configuration across three different frame sizes and six different chamberings. Features include an all matte black finish, front tritium night sight and Pachmyer synthetic rubber grips.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.357 Magnum
Alias:	.357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		158 grains
MV:	1130 ft/sec	ME:	448 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge for its heavy-frame revolver. Ammunition was developed by Winchester in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. Using a lengthened and strengthened version of the .38 Special case, the .357 Magnum was rapidly accepted by hunters and law enforcement. At the time of its introduction, it was claimed to easily pierce the body panels of automobiles and crack engine blocks. While it has less power than the .44 Magnum, it compares favorably to the 10mm Norma and .45 ACP, but with better armor penetration. Today factories offer over fifty different loadings in this caliber.

User Rating

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User Comments

Ideal find, minor tweaking toward perfection
By tgiv on 11 Nov 2020
Power, penetration and even capacity for a revolver, light & snubby enough to pocket carry. Experts love it next to the heavier 627. The S&W triggers almost my cup of tea but never will be Ruger smooth, not even this Performance Center item. Replaced grip, hammer springs & firing pin, went back to original Hogue grips ... now As Good As It Gets. Easier to clean than LCR Ruger. Wish List: CT green laser grips; TRUGLO TFX Pro Tritium and Fiber Optic Sights

Tweaks
By tgiv on 06 Oct 2020
Update: Tweaks netting more bulls eyes .... 1) trigger weaker mainspring Wolff which may need a metal shim to tune it in ~dime's thickness = smoother, less forceful pulls 2) bit longer firing pin, best if spring comes with 3) rebound springs seem unnecessary 4) contrary to videos, stock rubber shock Hogue grips best Compared to SW 442 trigger, very smooth now and Ruger LCR 357 almost #2

Smooth perfection
By tgiv on 17 Oct 2019
Sick of high maintenance, plastic, springs & deep cleaning ... Found this new in King of calibers firing silky smooth w/night front sight. Single action always a bullseye once used to a hair trigger. Does not like all reloads. Leather pocket holster can be had if pockets are deep. Crimson trace has only the red laser grips but might reduce finger reach to trigger for some. Recoil minor. Cleaning typically minor SOP revolvers.