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The Making of the Governor

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Capable of shooting .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt and .45 ACP cartridges, the Governor defines versatility. Managing Editor Aaron Carter recently visited Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, Mass., facility to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Governor.

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The Nomination
Posted by: Aaron Carter

The Nomination

The frame of the Smith & Wesson Governor is machined to exact tolerances. In fact, after each step its dimensions are checked, and any necessary changes are relayed back to the CNC machine to ensure consistency.

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