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Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:51 pm
by shotgunshooter3
Zee wrote: ↑Mon Jan 26, 2026 12:50 am
If the Smith goes above $1,100, I’m out.
I’ll run one of my 4” .44 Mags in Special.
Of my Ruger Kodiak.
It's not as ubiquitous or easily accessible as Glock's Blue Label program, but S&W has a MIL/LE program with a pretty significant discount. It would be worth the time to track down a distributor.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:47 pm
by Zee
What’s the difference between the 69 and 629?
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Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:04 pm
by jkp
About $200!
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:09 pm
by GrapeApe
jkp wrote: ↑Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:04 pmAbout $200!
and how deep they chambered the cylinder
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:03 pm
by Diver43
1/4 inch barrel length
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:14 pm
by sakodude
Zee wrote: ↑Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:47 pm
What’s the difference between the 69 and 629?
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The 69 is an L frame and uses the 2 piece barrel configuration. Might be a bit lighter compared to the N frame 629. Both chamber and fire 44 SPL/Mag.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:20 pm
by breamfisher
69 is a 5 shot (same as the 396 Night Guard.). 629 holds 6.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:24 pm
by shotgunshooter3
Also materials...
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:23 pm
by Zee
Weight wise, the difference between the Model 69 and the 396 is 12oz. Just food for my brain. In case I get desperate.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:24 pm
by Wambli Ska
Zee wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:23 pm
Weight wise, the difference between the Model 69 and the 396 is 12oz. Just food for my brain. In case I get desperate.
I need to go weigh my 629... Then again, I might not like the answer since it might kill my reasons for being interested in the 396...
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:38 am
by Zee
Well, Bud’s has one now. And with tax, would be $1,400ish. Nope, I’m out. Oh well, it was a thought.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:53 am
by Elk Creek
Zee wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:38 am
Well, Bud’s has one now. And with tax, would be $1,400ish. Nope, I’m out. Oh well, it was a thought.
Yikes!!
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 4:34 am
by Zee
Elk Creek wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:53 am
Zee wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:38 am
Well, Bud’s has one now. And with tax, would be $1,400ish. Nope, I’m out. Oh well, it was a thought.
Yikes!!
Guess I’ll start looking for a 3” Ruger GP-100 in .44 Spl.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 5:32 am
by sakodude
Saw a used model 69 last week tagged at $749 if that’s of any interest.
Re: S&W Night Guard
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 2:28 pm
by Zee
sakodude wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 5:32 am
Saw a used model 69 last week tagged at $749 if that’s of any interest.
I might hit you up. I’m away from home for a while. But, when I get back.
Originally, I wasn’t wanting another Mag as I have several. Wanted a dedicated Special. But, doing the math, I have comparable mags that could shoot specials. So, I need to do the logistics in my head.
Looking at gun weights and seeing if I’m actually gaining a lighter gun or just spending money for something I already have.