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Smith & Wesson
Model 396 Night Guard
Smith & Wesson Revolver 396 Night Guard .44 S&W Spl Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.3-in Height:No Data
Barrel:2.5-in Weight:24.2-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (200 grain bullet)169800
  • Recoil Factor (200 grain bullet)8.5 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity5 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor67%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2008 - 2009
Caliber:.44 S&W Spl
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:hammer block
Cylinder:5-round
Frame:matte black scandium alloy
Grip:black synthetic
Sights:tritium front, fixed notch rear
Notes:L-frame, stainless cylinder
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,074.00Used Est:$650.00
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: .44 S&W Special
Alias: .44 Smith & Wesson Special
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:200 grains
MV:849 ft/sec ME:320 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This is one of the first generation pistol cartridges designed to use smokeless powder. Its performance is modest compared to the .44 Remington Magnum but is very potent compared to the .38 special. The .44 S&W Special round can be fired in modern revolvers chambered for the .44 Remington Magnum.

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