Blades and Knives

10 Products You Didn’t Know That Smith & Wesson Makes

All of us in the gun community are very aware of the gun options from Smith & Wesson. (If you…Read More >

Bob Campbell shooting an AK-47 rifle over the hood of a pickup truck

Firearms

Choosing the Right Barrel Length

I believe among the most misunderstood aspects of choosing a firearm is choosing the barrel length best suited for your…Read More >

Firearms

Review: Taurus Tracker 44

Forjas Taurus (translated: Taurus Forge) is a Brazilian company now very familiar to American shooters. In 1941 it produced its…Read More >

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Smith & Wesson J-Frame Revolvers

Many years ago, the first swing-out-cylinder double-action revolvers from Smith & Wesson began leaving the factory. The unicycle was in…Read More >

Bob Campbell shooting an AK-47-type rifle over the hood of a truck

How To

Choosing a Barrel Length

I believe that among the most misunderstood aspects of choosing a firearm is choosing the barrel length best suited for…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Top 5 “Small” Carry Choices for Arthritic Hands

I like to think that I am still close to my prime; but I can certainly see how my parents are no longer near their peak. This is very evident with my mother’s arthritic hands. Roughly 10 years ago, she purchased a Ruger LCP (the original) as her every day carry (EDC) gun. Her hand strength was fine for recoil control, slide manipulation and her finger was certainly strong enough to manage the trigger. Over intervening time, those processes have become much more difficult, making her rethink her handgun choice.

Smith and Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum with Hogue wood grips

Firearms

Review: Smith and Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum

One of the most interesting handguns to come along in some time is the Model 69 .44 Magnum. This is a 5-shot .44 Magnum revolver built on the L frame chassis. It features square butt grips and a 4-inch barrel. However, Smith & Wesson has gone one better for personal defense shooters with the Model 69 Combat Magnum.

Gun Gear

Review: Pachmayr Revolver Speedloaders

Revolvers remain an important part of the handgun market. The niche for revolvers is stronger than ever, with the introduction of new revolvers and accessories. Among the most interesting accessories are revolver speedloaders. Many regard them as necessary for personal defense, as much so as keeping a spare magazine for the self-loading handgun.

Firearms

Review: Smith and Wesson Model 649 — S&W’s Best Snubbie

Smith and Wesson has earned an enviable reputation for quality revolvers well suited to personal defense. The small five-shot revolver is among its most popular handguns, with the Model 649 carrying honors as the best of Smith and Wesson’s snubbie lineup. Read the article to see whether you agree.

Snubnose revolver with pocket knife, and speedloaders

General

Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .38 — Not Another J Frame

The Bodyguard is a concealed-hammer double-action-only .38 Special snubnose, which is obvious. However, the Bodyguard differs from other J frames in that the cylinder rotates in a different direction—to the right. This is the same as the now defunct Colt Detective Special. Further, if you open the cylinder by pressing the lever on the top of the backstrap, you are enjoying a different manual of arms.