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American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach takes a look at the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield, detailing several features that distinguish it from the earlier 9 mm and .40 S&W models. Among these changes are a barrel that is two tenths of an inch longer than its predecessors, front fish-scale serrations and a more aggressive grip texturing to better help control the strong recoil of the .45 ACP cartridge. For more information, check out this "Rifleman Review" from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
In a survey of more than 1,000 firearm owners across the nation, researchers found that firearm training increases responsible gun storage at a dramatic rate.
Our drill this month is a real worker bee. It trains you to deliver a well-placed transition round and deliberately decreases the time it takes you to move the muzzle and set up for the next one.