Smith & Wesson Model 396 Night Guard .44 Special 3" Barrel - 5 Rd - Distributor Exclusive

Smith & Wesson Model 396 Night Guard .44 Special 3" Barrel - 5 Rd - Distributor Exclusive

Purpose-built, brutally efficient, and unapologetically optimized—the Smith & Wesson Model 396 Night Guard .44 Special Revolver is designed to dominate the personal defense and concealed carry world. Crafted with a space-age Scandium alloy frame and an upgraded internal Endurance Package, this ultra-lightweight wheel gun delivers the perfect balance of heavy-hitting firepower and effortless all-day carry comfort. Whether you are navigating high-stress defensive scenarios or focusing on precision shot placement, this revolver eliminates the burdensome bulk of traditional large-bore handguns, keeping you fast, agile, and completely controlled when it matters most.

Featuring the hard-hitting .44 Special cartridge in a medium-sized frame that punches far above its weight class without punishing the shooter. Equipped with a premium XS Sights® yellow ring tritium front night sight paired with a fully adjustable rear sight, the 396 Night Guard ensures rapid, intuitive target acquisition even in pitch-black environments. Combining an ergonomic, finger-grooved Hogue® Rubber Bantam® grip with a smooth, reliable double-action/single-action trigger system and a rugged PVD-coated stainless steel cylinder, this specialized revolver represents a purpose-driven approach to personal safety that is built to endure hard use.

Scandium Alloy Architecture
Built using Smith & Wesson's premium, lightweight Scandium frame to drastically reduce overall carry weight without sacrificing structural strength or long-term durability.

Tritium Night Sight System
Features a high-visibility XS Sights® yellow ring front sight with an integrated tritium dot to provide instant target acquisition in low-light environments.

Upgraded Endurance Package
Engineered with reinforced internal components to enhance operational durability and ensure smooth, consistent timing over thousands of firing cycles.

Hogue Bantam Grips
Fitted with over-molded rubber grips featuring a cobblestone texture and ergonomic finger grooves for maximum recoil mitigation and a secure, slip-free hold.

PVD Coated Steel Cylinder
Combines a robust stainless steel barrel and cylinder with an advanced PVD finish to maximize surface protection against rust, holstering abrasion, and severe field wear.

No Internal Lock Design
Designed without an internal safety lock system, providing purists and defensive shooters with a streamlined frame and absolute mechanical simplicity.

Specifications

• Caliber: .44 Special
• Frame Size: Medium
• Frame Material: Scandium Alloy
• Cylinder & Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
• Color/Finish: Black with PVD-Coated Cylinder
• Action Type: Double-Action / Single-Action (DA/SA)
• Trigger Pull Requirement: 10 lb Trigger Rated
• Magazine/Cylinder Capacity: 5 Rounds
• Barrel Length: 3.0 inches
• Overall Length: 8.1 inches
• Overall Height: 5.6 inches
• Overall Width: 1.56 inches
• Weapon Weight: 23.4 oz
• Grip Type: Hogue® OverMolded® Rubber Bantam® Grip
• Sight Configuration: XS Sights® Yellow Tritium Dot Front / Fully Adjustable Rear
• Threaded Barrel: No
• Optic Ready: No
• Safety Interface: None / No Internal Lock