Smith & Wesson Model 357 Night Guard

Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 2008

Weight (empty)841 g (29.7 oz)
Overall Length190 mm (7.48")
Barrel Length64 mm (2.52")
Height152 mm (5.98")
Width41 mm (1.61")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity370 m/s (1214 fps)
Muzzle Energy932 J (687 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialScandium Alloy

Primary Caliber: .41 Remington Magnum

The Smith & Wesson Model 357 Night Guard is a limited-production N-frame revolver chambered in .41 Remington Magnum, introduced in 2008 as part of Smith & Wesson's Night Guard series designed for law enforcement and defensive carry. Despite its model designation of '357,' this revolver is actually chambered in .41 Magnum, creating one of the most confusing model numbers in Smith & Wesson's history—the number refers to the frame size designation rather than caliber. Built on the large N-frame pla...

Country of Origin: United States