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Adjusting the Rear Sight on an S&W Semi-Auto PistolAdjusting the rear sight on an S&W semi-auto pistol is usually a small windage correction. Many M&P-pattern handguns use a drift-adjustable rear sight, while…
Is a blemished S&W firearm a smart purchase?A blemished Smith & Wesson firearm can be a sensible buy when the defect is cosmetic, the discount reflects it, and the weapon has a clear service history. It…
The history of Smith & Wesson's Hand Ejector seriesThe Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector series bridges the classic swing-out-cylinder revolver and the practical handguns of the twentieth century. Introduced in the…
S&W Bodyguard vs M&P Shield: choosing a pocket carry pistolThe S&W Bodyguard and M&P Shield are compact, portable pistols, yet they solve carry problems in different ways. The Bodyguard is a small revolver with simple…
Installing S&W Revolver Grips: Wood, Rubber, And G10Changing the grip on a Smith & Wesson revolver can alter comfort, reach, recoil control, and the way the handgun sits in a holster. Wood panels bring a…
Understanding the S&W M&P Pro Series: features and benefitsThe Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series is a family of full-size and compact pistols built around the established M&P platform, with factory refinements aimed at…
S&W Model 29 vs. Model 329: classic and lightweight .44 MagnumThe S&W Model 29 and Model 329 are often discussed as alternatives, but they express two different ideas of what a .44 Magnum revolver should be. The 29 is the…
Best red dot sights for the S&W M&P Shield PlusThe S&W M&P Shield Plus rewards a red dot that is compact, dependable and matched to the way it will be carried. Factory configurations range from fixed night…
Smith & Wesson revolver cylinder timing for beginnersCylinder timing is the relationship between a revolver’s rotating cylinder and its barrel when the cylinder is fully closed and locked. Correct timing lines…
Performance Center vs. Custom Shop: What Smith & Wesson OffersSmith & Wesson has built a broad reputation around dependable revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns, but its catalogue also includes models aimed at shooters…