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    Heating Up: Smith & Wesson(Post)

    Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest gun makers in the United States. Their beginning dates to 1852 and have been a stalwart within the gun industry since. Fast-forward to today Smith is known f ...

    New Headquarters, New Gun: Smith & Wesson Response(Post)

    Smith & Wesson has officially opened its doors to its new factory and headquarters in Maryville, Tennessee. To usher in the new generation, Smith has catered pomp and circumstance in the form o ...

    First Look: Smith & Wesson’s CSX(Post)

    Every year manufacturers look to bring out the next “best” gun that the shooter “needs” to have. It’s a continuous ploy to stay significant in a massive market where manufacturers attempt to evolve a ...

    New Release: Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum (Post)

    As the temperatures soar in the month of July, firearms manufacturers generally slow down releases. Summers have traditionally been the slow season in the firearms world, with many people spending ...

    Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series: Big Blue’s Updated Hammer Pistol(Post)

    SHOP SMITH & WESSON I was a bit confused when Smith & Wesson released the CSX pistol at the end of 2022. Not too long ago, small-frame, hammer-fired, 9mm pistols were all the rage in the conc ...

    EDC Battle: Springfield Hellcat vs. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus(Post)

    Everyday carry, or EDC, is not just a phrase, but is a mindset. Carrying a firearm and other “gear” means you have made the conscious decision to defend yourself and your family. With constitutiona ...

    New Week, New Guns(Post)

    And like that, we are back with another week. Of course, new product introductions have ramped up in the weeks around the industry’s annual trade show (Shooting Hunting Outdoors Trade Show). So, expe ...

    A New Generation of Smith Rifle: M&P15 Sport III(Post)

    AR-15s, contrary to what the news or others may say, are the most popular rifles sold in the United States. Their intrigue has to do with modularity, convenience, and familiarity. It’s not like th ...

    Big Blue’s New Guns at NRAAM (Post)

    The National Rifle Association Annual Meetings, or NRAAM, has become a SHOT Show lite, if you will. While SHOT Show is exclusive to those in the industry, NRAAM is open to any NRA member. This mean ...

    Compact Carry: S&W Bodyguard 2.0(Post)

    I have a tense relationship with small compact carry handguns. Pistols like the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson BG380 irk me. Now, I’m not saying they don’t have a place. Sometimes ...

    New Release: S&W Performance Center M&P M2.0 10mm(Post)

    The venerable Smith & Wesson M&P pistol lineup just got a whole lot meaner. Big Blue originally added the superior millimeter cartridge to its semi-automatic M&P lineup back in November ...

    Tennessee Dreaming: Marking Achievement (Post)

    Firearms have become a polarizing subject. They are no longer tools or a hobby, they have become a toxic and heavily politicized issue. Many freedom-loving citizens have become fatigued with the su ...

    Going Steel: S&W M&P Metal Series(Post)

    A recent trend in pistols has manufacturers taking their standard striker-fired handguns and replacing the pistol’s polymer frame with a metal one. This has several benefits, primarily recoil manag ...

    S&W SD9 2.0 Series(Post)

    Years ago, Smith & Wesson dropped a budget-priced polymer gun named the SW9 more commonly known as the Sigma Series. This was Smith’s first foray into the polymer-framed market. This early gun ...

    A Carry Gun that is Spy Worthy: The Walther PD380(Post)

    In large part due to popular media, especially film, firearm manufacturers are synonymous with certain models of guns they manufacture. Examples include Magnum Research with the Desert Eagle or Col ...

    New Release: S&W FPC Series (Post)

    Sometimes products drop without warning. An idea or concept that breaks the mold of what has been expected comes to life. Whether it be good or bad, or even mixed, only the future can tell. However ...

    Big Blue’s Spec Series(Post)

    Packages. Everyone is excited when packages come, especially around the holiday season. Firearms manufacturers agree with that sentiment. This season, especially compared to recent years, companie ...

    New Guns: SHOT Show Edition(Post)

      SHOT Show has come and gone. Hundreds, maybe even thousands of videos have been released on your YouTube feed covering the event’s excitement (or perhaps disappointment). I’ve gone ...

    A Year in Guns: 2024(Post)

    2025—a new year. But before we move on, we must look back. 2024 proved to be a transition year in the firearm industry. Markets seemed to stabilize—even under the auspices of a presidential election.

    The Newest Legion(Post)

    Sig has done it again. Right before the closing bell in 2023, Sig Sauer—one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world—has added another new gun to its portfolio. Like most of their newest ...

    Leveling Up: Springfield Echelon Comp(Post)

    Recoil Control. That’s what every manufacturer is striving for in 2024. Previously, compensators or ports on pistols were reserved for competition pieces or heavy recoiling behemoths. Now, every c ...

    Springing to the Bottom: XD Mod.3(Post)

    What is the bottom? The term can vary in meaning and usually generates a negative connotation. But what does that mean in the gun world? I think the “bottom” is the balance of value and performanc ...

    A New Carry: HK CC9(Post)

    Heckler & Koch (or HK) is one of the most (if not the most) known firearm manufacturers in the world. Their guns are easily identifiable largely thanks to their cultural popularity in mediums s ...

    The Compact Fighting Pistol: Echelon 4.0C(Post)

    Springfield Armory’s Echelon has caused a stir in the polymer-framed handgun market. While Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer have been stalwarts in the arena, Springfield challenged the sta ...

    A New Defender: Vortex Defender-ST (Post)

    Vortex Optics is a premier company in the optics world. Their name is synonymous with quality, yet affordable optics backed by a company that cares. I won’t lie or mislead, but the people at Vortex ...

    SHOT Show Roundup: Firearms(Post)

    This is part one of a two-part series discussing all the new items on display at SHOT Show. I do not doubt that your Instagram Feed and YouTube Watch Later sections are filled with SHOT Show conten ...

    Taking the Bull by the Horns: Taurus GX4 Carry(Post)

    Every year manufacturers attempt to reset the status quo when releasing new products. Each company is trying to vie for market dominance but also attract the interest of its base. The problem is th ...

    Competition King: The Sig Sauer P226 XFIVE LEGION (Post)

    Over the summer Sig Sauer released a flurry of new models. Each release was not necessarily something new, but a continuation of an existent product. Well, after a brief pause, Sig is back with ano ...

    A New Member to the Legion: Sig Sauer P320AXG Legion(Post)

    Innovation is key. A company’s survival is dependent on infusing the market with new products and ideas. However, innovation is only good if people notice it. For example, Apple made the iPod, the ...