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S&W’s Model 40: Still a “Special” .38 Snubbie.

The Golden Age of the medium-frame .38 Special revolver as a primary law-enforcement sidearm ended several decades ago. However, small-frame snubbies (5-shot S&W J-Frames more often than not) are still enormously popular with CCW holders. In fact, even with the ascendancy of polymer-framed, striker-fired autos, more than a few LE types (and not necessarily old-timers) still employ these reliable little wheelguns, such as the S&W Model 40, in the role of a backup weapon. [Read more…] about S&W’s Model 40: Still a “Special” .38 Snubbie.


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September 10, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, Self Defense, Smith and Wesson Tagged With: Black Hills Ammunition, Federal Ammunition, Model 40, Model 442, Remington, Revolvers, S&W, Smith and Wesson

Review: Smith and Wesson M&P10 .308 Rifle

For some of us, the watchword is ‘sometimes you need a .308.’ The .223/5.56mm platform is a wonderful close-quarters combat system and may be accurate at extended range. However, the punch needed for some chores just isn’t there. There are shooters who hunt medium-sized game, use a rifle for defense, or like long-range shooting and are limited by the .223 Remington cartridge. Most of us feel that jumping over the 6.8 or the .300 Blackout straight to a .308, such as the S&W M&P10, makes sense. [Read more…] about Review: Smith and Wesson M&P10 .308 Rifle


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January 4, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Reviews Tagged With: .308 WIN., AR-10, M&P, S&W, Smith and Wesson

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