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Smith & Wesson has a new product introduction that has been long overdue—the “E” Series of 1911s. Like so many other handgunners, I was delighted when S&W introduced their own line of 1911 pistols several years ago. But I was less than happy with the grip-activated firing pin safety system. To work properly, this safety required an exceptionally firm grip on the butt of the pistol. To my considerable dismay, I found that I didn't fully depress the grip safety every time, particularly when using a one-handed grip. The hammer would drop, but the gun didn't fire.
August 08, 2011
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Smith & Wesson takes on the Judge with its new Governor—a six-shot large-framed revolver capable of chambering not only .410 shotshells and .45 Colt, but .45 ACP.
July 06, 2011
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Trigger-cocking is a term first used in the Frontier era and almost never used today. It describes a form of trigger action where pressure on the trigger cocks a hammer from the down position all the way through to full tension and release to fire. Modern terminology for this system is double action.
May 16, 2011
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This week, the marksmen of Top Shot have the opportunity to bust out in a real-life shooting gallery, made famous years ago at carnivals around the country, using one of the most fun rifles ever made—the Ruger 10/22.
March 29, 2011
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Among Smith & Wesson fans, there is still some confusion surrounding the use of the terms “three-screw, four-screw and five-screw.” If you are one of the many younger students of the great products of the legendary Massachusetts gunmaker, you may have been puzzled by what seems to be insider use of these terms. To get everyone on the same page, a brief history lesson and explanation should help out.
March 25, 2011
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It's pretty much a given that savvy police officers often carry a second handgun to back up their primary service auto. I believe that the second gun needs to be very similar to the primary in its handling and operation. In my day, this requirement was most commonly manifested with a Model 19 (or 15) in the holster with a 2-inch Model 36 (or 42) in hiding. Under stress, the similar loading, handling and firing was very comforting. But now that the police service revolver is pursuing the Dodo bird, this practice seems to be falling into disuse. It doesn't need to. In fact, there is more reason than ever to pair up the service handgun with a hideout pistol of the same make and/or similar handling.
February 23, 2011
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From the September, 1987 issue of The American Rifleman.
February 08, 2011
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There are a lot of cops in this country and every one of them carries a modern handgun of some kind. Most of these guns are seldom fired, but carried habitually, and these guns are updated with new models every few years.
January 26, 2011
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Massachusetts approved $6 million in tax incentives for Smith & Wesson to expand its Springfield headquarters and manufacturing plant.
December 28, 2010
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Marketing executives at our major gun companies are aware that they need to offer their customers many choices in every gun style. That's true not only for optional features such as sights, grips and lasers, but also for pricing . The overwhelmingly most popular type of handgun today is the high capacity, DAO auto in 9 mm or .40 S&W, usually with a receiver made of molded polymer. This style of gun is available at a wide array of prices. Current industry jargon for the suggested retail price is the “price point.” The point I am making is simply that big makers would like to have a gun of this type available at several different price points—literally several different guns. Obviously, this is done to attract as big a percentage of the potential buyers as possible.
November 29, 2010
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The .357 Mag. is 75 years old, and Smith & Wesson is celebrating this important anniversary with a limited edition Model 27.
November 24, 2010
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Over 20 years ago, I was just beginning to get rolling as a gunwriter. I had a couple of years behind me working for one of the smaller magazines and had just been called up to the show at one of the big books.
October 28, 2010
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Hunting rifle sales are soft, hunting bookings are down.
October 11, 2010
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Manufacturer of Smith & Wesson-branded cutting tools, pens and batons branches out with self-named tactical pen.
October 07, 2010
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Smith and Wesson M&P 45 Review
October 05, 2010
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