Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present a Limited Edition double-action revolver for a penny-start auction today...this is the Smith & Wesson Model 329 NightGuard!
The Model 329 NightGuard was introduced at the 2008 SHOT show. It featured a matte black finish, a 2 1/2" barrel with an "XS Sight" Tritium Dot Night Sight with White Ring Front, and a "Cylinder and Slide" Fixed U-Notched Rear. It also has a 6-shot stainless steel cylinder with a black finish. The production of this model ran from 2008 to 2011 with the product code 163420.
The Model 329 NightGuard was introduced at the 2008 SHOT show. It featured a matte black finish, a 2 1/2" barrel with an "XS Sight" Tritium Dot Night Sight with White Ring Front, and a "Cylinder and Slide" Fixed U-Notched Rear. It also has a 6-shot stainless steel cylinder with a black finish. The production of this model ran from 2008 to 2011 with the product code 163420.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 329 NightGuard
Serial: DCL8769
Range of Manufacture: 2008-2011
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: "XS Sight" Tritium Dot Night Sight with White Ring Front and "Cylinder and Slide" Fixed U-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Hogue Fingergroove Monogrip
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson's Night Guard series revolvers represented both a return to basics and a significant innovation in the world of personal defense handguns. S&W went back to basics with the Night Guard series of revolvers. This is evident in the fact that short-barrel, compact, double-action revolvers have been a staple of the American firearms market for well over a century, predating the modern market focus on semiautomatic pistols. However, these new revolvers also feature significant innovation by incorporating advanced construction and design features. They share a common configuration, including three different frame sizes and five different chamberings.
The six individual members of the new Night Guard family are the Model 329NG .44 Magnum (N-Frame), the Model 325NG .45 ACP (N-Frame), the Model 327NG .357 Magnum (N-Frame), the Model 396NG .44 Special (L-Frame), the Model 386NG .357 Mag. (L-Frame), and the Model 315NG .38 Special (K-Frame). All six models feature matte-black scandium/aluminum-alloy ultralightweight frames, stainless-steel cylinders with matching matte-black Physical Vapor Deposit (PVD) finish, and 2.5-inch, sleeved steel barrels with matte-black shrouds. All six models also employ Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty fixed U-notch rear sights, XS Sights 24/7 tritium front night sights, and Pachmayr Compac grips.
They all look nearly identical, and to a remarkable degree, they all feel, handle, and balance alike--despite their different frame sizes and chamberings. One of the primary reasons for this commonality of feel is the fact that there are only 5.3 ounces of weight variation between the heaviest member of the family, the M329 .44 Mag. at 29.3 ounces, and the lightest member of the family, the M315 .38 Spl. at 24.0 ounces. Another reason is the common configuration of their Pachmayr Compac grips, which have very little difference in external dimensions, whether for the N-Frame or L/K-Frame models.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled case, matching factory test fire, paperwork, and accessories pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 329 NightGuard
Serial: DCL8769
Range of Manufacture: 2008-2011
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: "XS Sight" Tritium Dot Night Sight with White Ring Front and "Cylinder and Slide" Fixed U-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Hogue Fingergroove Monogrip
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Smith & Wesson's Night Guard series revolvers represented both a return to basics and a significant innovation in the world of personal defense handguns. S&W went back to basics with the Night Guard series of revolvers. This is evident in the fact that short-barrel, compact, double-action revolvers have been a staple of the American firearms market for well over a century, predating the modern market focus on semiautomatic pistols. However, these new revolvers also feature significant innovation by incorporating advanced construction and design features. They share a common configuration, including three different frame sizes and five different chamberings.
The six individual members of the new Night Guard family are the Model 329NG .44 Magnum (N-Frame), the Model 325NG .45 ACP (N-Frame), the Model 327NG .357 Magnum (N-Frame), the Model 396NG .44 Special (L-Frame), the Model 386NG .357 Mag. (L-Frame), and the Model 315NG .38 Special (K-Frame). All six models feature matte-black scandium/aluminum-alloy ultralightweight frames, stainless-steel cylinders with matching matte-black Physical Vapor Deposit (PVD) finish, and 2.5-inch, sleeved steel barrels with matte-black shrouds. All six models also employ Cylinder & Slide Extreme Duty fixed U-notch rear sights, XS Sights 24/7 tritium front night sights, and Pachmayr Compac grips.
They all look nearly identical, and to a remarkable degree, they all feel, handle, and balance alike--despite their different frame sizes and chamberings. One of the primary reasons for this commonality of feel is the fact that there are only 5.3 ounces of weight variation between the heaviest member of the family, the M329 .44 Mag. at 29.3 ounces, and the lightest member of the family, the M315 .38 Spl. at 24.0 ounces. Another reason is the common configuration of their Pachmayr Compac grips, which have very little difference in external dimensions, whether for the N-Frame or L/K-Frame models.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled case, matching factory test fire, paperwork, and accessories pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
