SHOT Show 2017: Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Pistol

Stabilizing standard and heavy-for-caliber bullets, Rock River’s Varmint Barrel Assembly is designed for high-volume shooting at pesky critters.

From training in the States to fighting in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, this World War II combat rifleman depended on his M1 Garand, which he described as getting him through “some tough situations.”

Nearly every major manufacturer offers optics-ready handguns, and it’s convinced some that pistol iron sights are destined for extinction. We asked seven of the industry’s foremost if they’re indeed on the endangered species list. Even they can’t come to a consensus.

Galco has released a new line of High Ready chest holsters, geared specifically for Smith & Wesson M&P semi-automatic pistols.

Follow Frank Melloni as he gives five examples for what to look out for when trying to avoid a bad shooting range.