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How to Choose a Laser Sight for Your S&W M&P in AustraliaA laser sight can make an S&W M&P easier to aim in some training situations, but it is not a substitute for safe handling, a proper grip, or regular practice.…
The advantages of a ported S&W revolver for competition shootingA ported Smith & Wesson revolver combines the familiar handling of a traditional revolver platform with a muzzle device intended to reduce movement. For…
Cleaning your M&P pistol: A step-by-step guide for new ownersAn M&P pistol is easier to maintain when every cleaning session follows the same disciplined routine. Removing residue from the slide, barrel and frame helps…
S&W Model 629 vs 686: choosing the right .44 Magnum revolverChoosing between the S&W Model 629 and Model 686 comes down to configuration, handling preferences and availability. Both are full-size, six-shot,…
S&W Revolver Hammer Styles: A Practical GuideA Smith & Wesson revolver’s rear profile is informative but not conclusive. A visible hammer may suggest a traditional double-action/single-action revolver; a…
Choosing a 9mm subcompact: M&P 2.0 Compact or Glock 26In the S&W M&P 2.0 Compact vs. Glock 26 subcompact shootout, the useful question is not which badge looks more aggressive, but which pistol suits the owner’s…
How to test-fire a used Smith & Wesson before you buyA used Smith & Wesson can look immaculate and still hide a worn lock, tired magazine, damaged sight or an unnoticed stoppage. A useful test-fire therefore…
S&W Performance Center’s hand-tuned triggers: what to expectA defining feature of many premium Performance Center revolvers is their factory hand-tuned trigger action, but the term describes a production process rather…
Replacing a cylinder stop on an older S&W revolverAn older Smith & Wesson revolver can develop a fault easily mistaken for a broken cylinder release. The release holds the cylinder against the frame; the…
S&W 686+ vs. 586: The difference is more than just metalThe S&W 686+ and Model 586 look like close relatives in a firearms display, yet the choice is not simply between two finishes. Both are full-size Smith &…