Probably the hottest segment of the handgun market is in guns that fit the concealed carry mode. The guns listed aren’t chosen for their level of usefulness for highly trained operators, but rather because they’re easy to learn to shoot well and are powerful and reliable enough to serve as excellent defensive tools.
Smith & Wesson
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7 Top Compact Concealed Carry Self-Defense Handguns for New Shooters!
BY Dick Jones Published: July 8, 2016 { 154 comments }Big-Bore CCW! New Smith & Wesson M&P .45 ACP Shield—Full Review
BY Justin Opinion Published: July 6, 2016 { 77 comments }No line of handguns is complete until it is offered in .45 ACP. Well, the new Smith & Wesson M&P .45 Shield is here!
Introducing the New M&P Shield in .45 ACP — NRA 2016
BY Max Slowik Published: May 20, 2016 { 12 comments }Smith & Wesson made their big, new NRA Annual Meeting product announcement and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser: meet the new S&W M&P Shield in .45 ACP.
Shoot-out: Colt Python vs. Smith & Wesson 686
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: April 16, 2016 { 94 comments }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?
Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357
BY Dick Jones Published: April 9, 2016 { 77 comments }The 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 { 25 comments }The 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 { 99 comments }One 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 { 113 comments }Just 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 { 60 comments }The 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 { 35 comments }There’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?









