Competitive Shooting
The Top 10 Handguns of the Past Decade (2010s)
The past decade has certainly been a golden age for the firearms industry. We have more guns than ever before…Read More >
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Converting an M&P 9mm with a Faxon Slide
I have used a Smith and Wesson M&P pistol as my carry gun for quite some time. My first such…Read More >
Camping & Survival
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 >
General
S&W M&P: Which Model Is Right for You?
The model designation M&P (Military & Police) predates the current Smith & Wesson autoloaders by 106 years. Originally applied to…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Smith and Wesson Combat Magnum
A sensation when first introduced, the Combat Magnum became one of the most popular handguns of all time. In terms of power, accuracy, and fit and finish, few modern service pistols equal Smith and Wesson’s best revolver. At the time of its introduction, the Combat Magnum was the world’s lightest .357 Magnum revolver. Truly, the Combat Magnum was the revolver everyone wanted and arguably the finest service revolver ever fielded.
Firearms
Range Report: Smith and Wesson’s Fun Gun The K-22
Smith and Wesson introduced the most successful revolver of all time in 1899. The Military and Police or .38 Hand Ejector was manufactured in the millions and once armed three-quarters of the police in America. Becoming the Model Ten in 1957, the K frame revolver is the ideal size for daily carry and a well-balanced handgun.
Firearms
Low Capacity, High Efficiency
The trend in handguns has been toward increased capacity. Many revolvers have even gained a cartridge or two in modern designs. However, high capacity doesn’t always mean greater efficiency. Here are nine top performers
Firearms
Sighting-in the Fixed-Sight Revolver
Firing to the left or right is a more difficult problem to fix, but if the problem is severe, it may be done. Be certain you are not milking the trigger right or left and have an experienced shooter fire the revolver as well. The problem may be shooter related. If not, read the full article to learn how to adjust your “fixed” sights.
Firearm History
Dirty Harry’s Hogleg — S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum
If ever there was a firearm that should receive title billing in a movie, it was the Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum used in Dirty Harry. The synergistic combination of Eastwood’s inimitable presence and the Model 29’s unparalleled power created an enduring cinematic icon. At a time when the Age of Aquarius threatened to castrate American virility, Dirty Harry gently reminded the world that we Americans were still the baddest boys on the block.
Reviews
Throwback Thursday: .22 LR Competition Pistols: What to Buy, What Not to Buy
With ammo costs rising and availability falling, many shooters are turning to the .22 Long Rifle cartridge for affordable shooting fun. Rimfire competition shooting leagues are springing up across the country. New shooters are mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship, and experienced shooters are rediscovering that .22 LR competitions are a fun way to hone their skills. So, what should you look for in a competition .22 pistol? Read more on The Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com.