Smith & Wesson
Founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1852, Smith & Wesson has grown to become America's largest manufacturer of handguns. Law enforcement around the world have relied on the company as a trusted provider of pistols and revolvers. The Model 39 one popular Smith and Wesson product. Developed for the U.S. Army service pistol trials in 1954, it would eventually enter the civilian market as the company's first generation semi-automatic handgun after the Army abandoned its search for a new pistol.
In recent years, S&W would also re-enter the shotgun and rifle markets. In 2006,S&W debuted its M&P15 semi-automatic rifle series, chambered in 5.56 NATO. The company's original line of shotguns in 1972 was plagued by problems, so they exited the market in the late '80s to focus on handguns. S&W returned to the shotgun world briefly in 2006 with the Elite 1000 series, which was discontinued three years later.
Along with their prolific handgun line, Smith & Wesson is also responsible for introducing a variety of cartridges. The .40 S&W and .22 Short are two popular ammunition types developed by the company.
Smith & Wesson has also left its mark on popular culture during its reign atop the handgun world. The company's products have been featured in numerous Hollywood movies, including the Model 29 - Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry".
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Smith & Wesson Bringing Back the 586 Distinguished Combat Magnum
Smith & Wesson announced that a new revolver is being added to their Classic line: reintroducing the Smith & Wesson 586. These proper .357 shooters are going to be just as popular today as they were in 1980 when they were first introduced. ... Read More -
Four Glove Compartment Guns for 21st Century Shooters (and drivers)
Sometimes your car's glove box feels like it was custom designed to hold your favorite revolver or handgun and depending on the legality of concealed carry in your state, county or other local principality, you may arrange a meeting between the two. Here's four suggestions: ... Read More - Eight Handguns That You Need to Shoot Before You Die
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Custom Handguns on a Budget: Cheap tricks for slick guns
Though the phrase "custom handgun" may conjure up images of high priced ivory handled revolvers and tweaked out semi-automatic competition pistols, the path to the perfect custom handgun does not need to be paved with gold. Here are some ideas for customizing your guns on a budget. ... Read More -
White House Effort to Increase Gun Exports Faces Opposition (VIDEO)
The Obama Administration is seeking to increase gun exports by slashing government regulations. The hope is that this will create jobs and provide a much-needed boost for the economy. However, the Dept. of Homeland Security is putting up a fight, arguing looser regulations put the country at risk. ... Read More - UTS-15 Production Starting in US: The 14+1 Bullpup Shotgun
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