Looking for a .357? We’re shooting two of the best–the Smith & Wesson 686 and the Colt Python. So how do these two icons stack up against each other?
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Shoot-out: Colt Python vs. Smith & Wesson 686
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: April 16, 2016 Updated: April 16, 2016Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357
BY Dick Jones Published: April 9, 2016 Updated: April 9, 2016The debate about the best concealed carry gun will never be solved. But I’m going to throw in my vote for EDC: the .357. I’ve been studying defensive shooting scenarios and statistics, and here’s why I think this S&W revolver is the best option.
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Performance Center Rifle
BY Tom McHale Published: March 5, 2016 Updated: March 5, 2016The dedication and ingenuity of Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center in a rimfire? If you’re looking for a .22LR that can serve as a practice and training tool, or you just want it to operate like the big brother, this is your Huckleberry. The Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22.
5 Reasons Not to Buy a Budget Revolver
BY Max Slowik Published: February 25, 2016 Updated: February 25, 2016One common questions I hear is a lot is “I’m looking for a handgun but I don’t have a lot to spend. Can you recommend a budget revolver?” Consider this first.
We Shoot the New Smith & Wesson Victory .22 LR Pistol
BY Tom McHale Published: January 8, 2016 Updated: January 8, 2016Just in time for SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson has announced the Victory in 22 LR, and we’ve got one in for review. Check out the latest take on rimfire from S&W. This is one impressive gun, and the price is easy to handle.
LA Sheriff’s Dept. Struggles to Adjust to Smith & Wesson Pistols
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: December 18, 2015 Updated: December 18, 2015The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is undergoing a rocky transition to their new Smith & Wesson pistols, with a spike in negligent discharges that have led to injured Sherrif’s Department employees.
Don’t Snub the Snub-Nose: Smith & Wesson Review
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: August 15, 2015 Updated: August 15, 2015There’s something timeless about the revolver, as proven by the popularity of the snub-nosed Smiths. This 642 is ideal for pocket carry, and is incredibly accurate. Could it be that the best option for concealed carry is a wheel-gun and not a shrunken 9mm?
The New and Improved S&W Shield: The Best Pocket 9mm?
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: June 28, 2014 Updated: June 28, 2014Smith & Wesson has made a major improvement to what is already a formidable pistol. The Shield is now even better for concealed carry, and may make the .380s out there irrelevant.