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.
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When Bears Attack — Top Sidearms to Carry in Bear Country
Published: September 22, 2017 Updated: September 22, 2017
A Match Made in CCW Heaven: S&W M&P BodyGuard 38 CT with Federal HST
Published: September 21, 2017 Updated: September 21, 2017This week, I got my hands on the M&P Bodyguard in .38 Special from our friends over at Smith and Wesson. What is the big deal, you may ask, with a .38 Special J Frame that was actually released six years ago? Well, there have been a couple of updates, but the biggest deal is what we found to feed it.
A Hi-Cap, Magnum Snubbie? The S&W Performance Center 327
Published: September 15, 2017 Updated: September 15, 2017It seems like every year we hear that revolvers are dead, and then every year some magic happens with the wheel guns. The Performance Center Model 327 is no exception to this. The 327 is everything you could ever want in a personal protection gun if you are a wheel gun fan.
Leaked: Next Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, More Like Glock 19 2.0
Published: September 11, 2017 Updated: September 11, 2017Rumor has it that Smith & Wesson is about to add a new model M&P 2.0 to their catalog and it looks a whole lot like a Glock 19.
To Port or Not to Port? S&W M&P 9L and 40 Ported Barrels — Full Review
Published: August 12, 2017 Updated: August 12, 2017To port or not to port? As with selecting any pistol, there are drawbacks and benefits. For those who are recoil sensitive and like to plink on the range — Smith & Wesson has got something for you. With the release of the M&P 2.0, there is also some other relatively new expansions from the M&P line. This week I got my hands on two very impressive pieces from the Performance Center, the 9L and 40 ported.
Revolver Revival: Resurgence in Wheelguns
Published: August 2, 2017 Updated: August 2, 2017For several years, gun writers ignored revolvers. This is reasonable because there has been a renaissance of creativity in firearms design in this same period. There has been a steady, but declining market for wheelguns, but the surge of interest in defensive concealed carry has brought new interest to these simple and reliable guns.
Cold War Mystery Pistol? The Story of the Revolutionary 9mm ASP
Published: July 27, 2017 Updated: July 27, 2017The mysterious ASP was the result of some 212 modifications on the stock Model 39. The most dramatic modification was the reduction in the size of both the slide and frame.
Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New J-Frame Revolver, Model 360
Published: July 27, 2017 Updated: July 27, 2017Smith & Wesson announced this week that it has started shipping its new wheel gun, the Model 360 revolver.
An All-Purpose AR-15: S&W M&P 15 Sport II— Full Review
Published: July 13, 2017 Updated: July 13, 2017It’s time to think about buying an AR-15. Selection is high and prices are falling; there’s never been a better time for the AR-15 market. Besides, can you ever really have too many black rifles? If you answered yes, stop reading now!
Smith & Wesson Acquires Suppressor Manufacturer Gemtech
Published: July 5, 2017 Updated: July 5, 2017Smith & Wesson Corp. has expanded its empire once again, announcing Wednesday that it has plans to acquire suppressor manufacturer Gemtech.