Thirty or so years ago, the revolver was the predominant self-defense handgun. Though many still carry a revolver today, competency in the manipulation of wheel guns for self-defense is, if not a lost art, a skill that most revolver carriers lack. And not knowing how to run a revolver can get you or a loved one killed or injured.
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Big Wheel Keep on Turnin’: Running the Revolver for Self-Defense
Published: November 10, 2018 Updated: November 10, 2018
SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review
Published: September 30, 2018 Updated: September 30, 2018Somehow, the folks at Smith’s Performance Center have made the 1911 mini-me in 9mm with all the bells and whistles that runs like a full-grown model.
Nuns, Investors Win Fight with Smith & Wesson on ‘Gun Safety’ Report
Published: September 26, 2018 Updated: September 26, 2018Top investors in Smith & Wesson’s parent company, American Outdoor Brands (AOB), passed a resolution this week at their annual shareholder’s meeting that forces AOB to publish a report on the company’s role in “gun violence.” Investors want the gun maker to prove that it is adequately addressing the “risks” inherent in its products’ association with gun-related violence and to show evidence the company is exploring ways to reduce this violence by making guns safer.
Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Now Available in .45 ACP
Published: September 11, 2018 Updated: September 11, 2018Smith & Wesson is adding two new Compact models to their M&P M2.0 series chambered for .45 ACP. They are available with and without thumb safeties.
The Smith and Wesson M1917 .45ACP: A Big-Bore World War Wheelgun (#3 – Allied Small Arms WWII)
Published: September 8, 2018 Updated: September 8, 2018The M1911 was the finest combat handgun at the time of the World Wars. For close range firepower and reliability, nothing beat the M1917 revolver.
S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review
Published: September 1, 2018 Updated: September 1, 2018Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125” barrel.
Going the Distance with the New Performance Center T/C LRR (Full Review)
Published: July 28, 2018 Updated: July 28, 2018I was ready to rock ‘n roll earlier this month when I made my way to central Texas to try my hand at a 1000-yard target with the new Long-Range Rifle (LRR) from Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center and Thompson/Center. Like many gun owners in 2018, my long-range shooting knowledge exceeded my experience. I’ve been geeking out about D.O.P.E. cards, bullet trajectories, and MIL vs. MOA for years, but I hadn’t had many chances to pull the trigger.
What I Love & Hate About the Smith & Wesson Model 360
Published: July 10, 2018 Updated: July 10, 2018I will admit my biases up-front. I love these guns and always have. I think I always will. Depending on the day, I choose a J-frame over a slim nine, over a Glock 19 and over lots of other guns. I don’t always, but most of the time I do.
Smith & Wesson Resurrects Model 19: ‘It’s your dad’s gun, but with better engineering’
Published: May 6, 2018 Updated: May 6, 2018Smith & Wesson’s iconic Model 19 is back, and it looks like it could be better than ever. It’s been nearly two decades since the company stopped producing the 357 Magnum revolver, but they’ve responded to customer demand and made some improvements on the old design.
Smith & Wesson’s Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable
Published: April 12, 2018 Updated: April 12, 2018The M&P Bodyguard 38 combines modern construction and features with the tried-and-true. It’s a slick 5-shot revolver chambered for .38 Special +P.