--- title: "Smith & Wesson 396 Black 44 Special 5rd Revolver" description: "Black 44 Special revolver with a 3\" stainless steel barrel, scandium frame, 5rd cylinder, tritium front sight, and adjustable rear sight." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/smith-wesson-model-396-night-guard-l-frame-44-special-3-5rd-black" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Black 44 Special revolver with a 3\" stainless steel barrel, scandium frame, 5rd cylinder, tritium front sight, and adjustable rear sight." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/304404/thumbnail.jpg?v=1768918896" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Smith & Wesson 396 Black 44 Special 5rd Revolver" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Guns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns) / [Handguns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns) / [Revolver](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns/revolver) / SMT-14352 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/304404/main.jpg?v=1768918896) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # SMITH & WESSON Model 396 Night Guard L-Frame 44 Special 3" 5rd - Black The Smith & Wesson Model 396 Night Guard is a black 44 Special double-action/single-action revolver with a 3" stainless steel barrel, 5rd cylinder, scandium frame, and PVD-coated stainless steel cylinder. It features an XS yellow-ring tritium front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and a Hogue rubber Bantam grip with finger grooves and textured surfaces. $1,169 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$233.80** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) As low as **$143.22**/month with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Free Shipping Enjoy delivery to the Lower 48 States at no cost. ** Ships To FFL Dealer Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Almost gone. Order now before it sells out. Item # 304404 Style SMT-14352 UPC 022188904130 Condition New Manufacturer [Smith & Wesson](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/smith-wesson) Model Model 396 Round Capacity 5 Caliber 44 S&W Special Action Double/Single Action Barrel Length 3 in The Smith & Wesson Model 396 Night Guard delivers a perfect blend of lightweight strength and dependable reliability, built for those who need confidence in every scenario. Outfitted with the upgraded Endurance Package, this revolver is engineered for superior durability and consistent, smooth operation shot after shot. Adjustable sights provide precision, while the over-molded rubber grips ensure comfort and secure handling. Designed for both personal defense and professional duty, the 396 Night Guard merges time-tested revolver design with modern enhancements—ready to perform when it matters most. - **Ultra-Light Construction** – Makes for an easy to carry, easy to conceal self-defense option. - **Bright Dot Tritium Front Sight** – XS Sights® yellow ring with tritium dot front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight. - **Hogue Rubber Bantam Grip** – OverMolded® rubber with finger grooves and Cobblestone™ texture for a secure hold. FEATURES - 3” stainless steel barrel. - Double-action / Single-action. - Scandium frame. - Stainless steel cylinder w/PVD coating. - Hogue rubber Bantam grip. - No Internal Lock. - XS Sights® yellow/tritium front sight. - Fully adjustable rear site. SPECIFICATIONS - Width: 1.56 in - Height: 5.6 in - Weight: 23.4 oz - Size: Medium - Grip: Rubber - Sights: Night Sights - Optic Ready: No - Safety: None - Threaded Barrel: No - Barrel Material: Stainless Steel - Frame: Scandium - Laser: No - 10lb Trigger: Yes ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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