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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
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

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 revolver began in 2008 largely concluding by 2012.

Market value

Last updated: 1/23/2026

MSRP at launch was $1,082. Current market value for used examples in excellent condition typically ranges from $1,000 to $1,300.

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

Analysis

The Model 327 Night Guard provided N-frame .357 Magnum capability with an eight-round cylinder in a scandium frame, emphasizing higher capacity than L-frame siblings while maintaining lightweight carry characteristics. It supported versatile use with .357 Magnum defensive loads for strong terminal performance or milder .38 Special for reduced recoil and practice, with Pachmayr grips controlling flip effectively even in rapid strings. Fixed tritium front and U-notch rear supported quick low-light alignment, fitting urban or backup defensive needs during the semiauto-heavy late 2000s. Moderate production volume ensured better secondary availability compared to scarcer models, attracting revolver users valuing extra rounds and simplicity over polymer pistol complexity. No notable variants existed in the Night Guard run; collector interest sustains elevated values today.

User Rating

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User Comments

Frame broke Life Warranty NO GOOD
By tgiv on 03 Aug 2024
A GREAT idea, even for generous pocket carry BUT.... My SW327NG 357mag blew its barrel OFF at the range with SOP FMJ 125gr. Now there's a barrel to be retrieved from inside the firing range whose raw, internal metal mess matches the same on the revolver I am holding my hand. Range master and store ee's all say S&W Lifetime Warr WILL take care of that. Phoned S&W, they accepted S/N as original owner, sent it to them via their FedEx label ... 1st sign of cheapness, since FedEx breaks everything but UPS sure-thing costs more. No word, sent a letter for status that crossed in the mail with FedEx coming back with gun SIGNATURE REQUIRED, then LATE, so NO GOLF nor fun waiting on "the cable guy" SOP. Sorry, Charlie letter, gun in pieces, all exactly same as I sent it. I never liked the S&W triggers anyway so have no desire to buy another N-frame (+ "Performance Center" tuning is a joke) to fit my leftover CT laser grips UGH. Guess eBay will sell them?