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Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

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.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 2008 and continued until around 2011.

Market value

The original MSRP for this model was $1,082, Current values for excellent-condition examples range from $1,200 to $1,800.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

The Model 325 Night Guard delivered N-frame .45 ACP power in a scandium package, using moon clips for rapid extraction and reloads comparable to semiauto magazines. It favored inexpensive, ubiquitous defensive loads like 230-grain JHPs for low-flash stops, with mild recoil versus magnum siblings, suiting urban carry or backup roles amid 2000s semiauto dominance. Fixed tritium front and U-notch rear aided low-light draws, while Pachmayr grips checked flip effectively. Moderate series production boosted secondary availability over scarcer K/L-frames, appealing to revolver loyalists seeking rimless simplicity without 1911 complexity.