Friday Gun Pr0n # 189

Today's gun pic comes to us from a reader and commenter who has asked to remain anonymous. I won't name this person, but I will let them describe today's gun for us:

Jay,

Last Friday's gun pr0n was very nice. I'm jealous of your large collection of .45s, especially since my meager collection only contains one .45, an "off-brand" government clone worth about $1.98. Actually, I should say contained, since I added a new 45 to my collection on election day.

Like your latest addition, it is a current production S&W. However, it is not a JMB design, and compared to your SW1911 it is downright plain. Heck, its not even an auto. Behold my new to me S&W 325 Night Guard.

Not Your Average .45 ACP

I was looking to get my first-ever .357, most likely a lightweight L-frame .357 (386PD, 386SC, or 386NG). However, when I saw and handled the 325NG I fell in love. I buy guns to shoot, and getting a .45 means I would not have to stockpile more ammo.

The obligatory specs:

• Caliber: .45 ACP
  
• Capacity: 6 Rounds
  
• Barrel Length: 2.75" / 7.0 cm
  
• Front Sight: XS Sights® 24/7 Tritium Night
  
• Rear Sight: Cylinder & Slide Fixed
  
• Overall Length: 7.625" / 19.4 cm
  
• Weight: 28 oz / 793.8 g
  
• Action: Single/Double Action
  
• Frame Size: Large - Exposed Hammer
  
• Grip: Synthetic
  
• Material: Scandium Alloy Frame
  Stainless Steel Cylinder
  
• Finish: Matte Black
  

The discontinued 325PD had a titanium cylinder, the Night Guards have stainless steel. The added weight makes it a more enjoyable range gun (yes, I've already shot it :-). As a bonus this might make a good hiking gun with the right holster and ammo...

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Boy, howdy, but that's a right sexy lookin' wheelgun...

That is all.