S&W Night Guard 329 or 396

[SJPrice]

I am interested to hear comments regarding a choice between these two fine revolvers for my next purchase.  I want a short barreled light weight big bore.  I would really prefer one in 45 colt, but the night guard is not available in that caliber.

[Hazcat]

SJ,

In another post you say you already have a 396.  If you like it why not get a 'twin'?

Also the 396 is magnum while the 329 is not.  Don't want to mix gun and ammo with your current gun.  (grab 329 and mag ammo and yer screwed)

[twyacht]

Model 625 Mountain Gun is available in .45 Colt. or ACP, and a can of whoop ass it will unleash... Big bore and lightweight, can have its pros and cons.



Just my .02 cents. There are many available. Green Mountain Gringo's .44 review post is another option.

[SJPrice]

I am trying to decide on a twin for the 396 or a 329 to have a similar platform but be able to handle heavier magnum loads.  I like the 44 Special in the 396, but I am thinking a 329 would be a better woods tromping gun.  I am a little concerned about the problem of grabbing the wrong ammo, but I then I have that same problem now with my Colt SA and my FA 97 in 45 Colt.  I carry heavier loads for the FA that the Colt will not handle and I keep them apart just fine.  I am really interested in any experience anyone has with the 329 and especially anyone who has handled, carried and fired them both.  Hope that clarifies my curiosity.

[blackwolfe]

TW, nice looking mountain gun.

[Sponsor]

[fightingquaker13]

Are you hung up on a Smith? Its fine if you are,because they're great guns, but I'd also suggest you look at the SP 101s in .357 and the Alaskan by Ruger. I admit I was skeptical of  the latter till I saw Gringo's post. However, in the .454 Casull, you can shoot .45 colt, and the .454 if you really want to send a message.
FQ13 who obviously likes Ruger wheel guns

[SJPrice]

I had an Alaskan when they were first introduced, in 454.  It shot great and handled great as well.  I modified and added tritium sights to it as well.  I did not care for the weight or the size of the gun.  As a 454 it is great, but it was as big and heavy as my 4 3/4 inch FA 83 in 475 and as a 45 Colt it was overkill in the weight and size department.

[blackwolfe]

You can get the standard Redhawk with a 4 inch barrel in 44 mag or 45 Colt.

[Ping]

I love .45 ACP, but hands down. I really like what Green Mountain Gringo has shown in the .44 Magnum. Want something to kill bear and bambi with and .44 mag would be the choice. All points covered.

[MAUSERMAN]

The night guard series has a 10mm .40S&W now and I cant find one. The 45acp would be my next choice.