Smith & Wesson is reaching deep into its history books with two new additions to its Classics line: the Model 1917 Classic and Model 22 Classic.
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Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms in $160 Million Industry Blockbuster
BY Larry Z Published: October 22, 2026 { 11 comments }Smith & Wesson announced that it has acquired Savage Arms in a deal valued at $160 million. The transaction closed on October 21, bringing two of America’s oldest and best-known gunmakers under the same corporate roof.
Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: September 1, 2026 { 138 comments }Glock 43 vs SIG P365 comes down to capacity. The two guns are close to the same size: the original single-stack Glock 43 is a hair shorter in height, the P365 is shorter in length, and both are about an inch wide. But the P365 carries 10+1 flush and the G43 carries 6+1. In our [...]
Five Brands, One Fixer: Tom Taylor’s Playbook for Rebuilding Colt and CZ
BY Kimber Pearce Published: July 11, 2026 { 5 comments }Most people who spend more than two decades climbing mountains eventually decide to stop climbing. Tom Taylor tried. It did not take.
Best Bear Defense Handguns (2026)
BY Phil Massaro Published: July 9, 2026 { 156 comments }As an outdoorsman, I enjoy being afield in all sorts of capacities. While hunting is one of my favorite pastimes, fishing and hiking are a wonderful means of spending time with friends and family and living in close proximity to both the Catskill and Adirondack mountains, there is ample opportunity for both of those activities. I am also, by trade, a Professional Land Surveyor, so my work hours are often spent in the remote wilderness areas.
S&W Ultimate Carry J-Frame: Four Models, One Mission — SHOT Show 2026
BY Levi Sim Published: February 1, 2026 { 3 comments }Smith & Wesson trims the fat and tunes what matters. Better sights, a cleaner trigger, and the same pocketable J-frame footprint make this a smart carry refresh.
Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm Carry Comp — SHOT Show 2026
BY Levi Sim Published: January 27, 2026 { 1 comment }Smith & Wesson continues expanding its Carry Comp lineup with a full‑size 10mm built around control rather than outright concealability.
S&W Metal HD & Competitor HD — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 23, 2026 { 0 comments }Smith & Wesson includes two 17-round magazines with the Metal HD. MSRP is set at $1,149. The pistol balances weight and control without pushing fully into race-gun territory.
S&W Brings 10mm Power to the M&P Carry Comp Line
BY News Wire Published: January 14, 2026 { 0 comments }Smith & Wesson is expanding its Performance Center Carry Comp lineup with a chambering a lot of shooters have been asking for: 10mm Auto.
S&W Drops Four New Ultimate Carry J-Frames
BY Larry Z Published: December 17, 2025 { 2 comments }Chamberings span .32 H&R Magnum and .38 Special +P, giving shooters options depending on recoil sensitivity and preferred defensive loadouts.









