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S&W Performance Center Ported Barrels and Recoil ControlFor shooters comparing Smith & Wesson firearms, the Performance Center range stands out for its attention to practical refinements. One of the most discussed…
Choosing the Correct Thread Pitch for an S&W Suppressor BarrelSelecting a threaded barrel for a Smith & Wesson firearm involves more than matching the model name. The thread pitch must correspond with the barrel’s muzzle…
S&W 442 And 642: Choosing An Airweight Centennial RevolverThe Smith & Wesson 442 and 642 are compact five-shot revolvers built around the same Centennial-style action. Both are chambered in .38 Special, commonly rated…
Safe Dry-Fire Practice With an S&W RevolverDry firing means pressing the trigger on an unloaded revolver so the action operates without live ammunition. Used carefully, it can help you learn trigger…
What Smith & Wesson warranty and returns actually mean for buyersSmith & Wesson has built its standing over more than 170 years on revolvers, M&P pistols, and Performance Center handguns. For Australian buyers shopping…
S&W M&P Shield EZ Easy Rack Slide Real World PerformanceThe M&P Shield EZ launched as a deliberate response to a stubborn pattern: everyday shooters, first-time buyers, and aging enthusiasts were being left behind…
Customizing Your S&W Safety: Options for Left-Handed ShootersFor a left-handed shooter, a Smith & Wesson pistol or revolver can feel like it was built for someone else. The thumb safety on an M&P sits where the right…
Why the S&W K-Frame Makes a Smart First RevolverThe S&W K-Frame has been in continuous production since 1899, and few revolvers can claim a track record that long. Its medium-frame design strikes a balance…
S&W Model 60 versus 640: a stainless J-frame revolver comparisonThe Smith & Wesson Model 60 and the Model 640 share the same five-shot J-frame platform, the same stainless steel construction and the same .357 Magnum…
Recycling Old Brass from Your S&W: A Reloading PrimerOnce a Smith & Wesson has spent a day at the range, the empty cases left behind can look like little more than scrap metal. In reality, cartridge brass may be…