The .380 Shield EZ is aptly named. The pistol has been made easy to operate. Starting with the largest concern for new shooters and those with reduced strength is the slide. While styling looks just like the other M&P 2.0 models the rear of the slide has subtle wings to aid in sling-shot style racking. […]
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How Guns Work: Striker Fired Pistols
Due to their lack of protruding hammer, many striker fired pistol designs have flooded the concealed carry market. Manufacturers such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory all have popular models of striker fired pistols. But, how does striker fire actually work? To propel a bullet from its cartridge, the gun powder within the casing […]
Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson’s M&P M2.0 Compact
Previously we gave you an tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s new M&P M2.0 Compact in 9mm. The latest offering updates the M&P line not only cosmetically, but also in features. Now it’s time to hit the range and see how the Compact performs. In the video below you’ll see our standard full-mag +1, multi-load […]
SMG, MP, PDW…Oh My: Forgotten Weapons Explains Submachine Gun Terminology
The guys at Forgotten Weapons have done a great video which explains small caliber machinegun terminology: submachine guns, personal defense weapons, and machine pistols. Terminology. Forgotten Weapons tells us who makes them, why they exist and their place in military history. Submachine Gun: Pistol caliber, fully automatic, and fitted with a shoulder stock. For example, Thompson, […]
S&W M&P 2.0 Compact: Fifteen rounds in a Perfect Package
After more than a decade Smith & Wesson has released the 2.0 of their M&P line. While most of the differences suggest a 1.5 or 1.7, the most exciting part of the launch is the new compact model. The sub-compact Shield and full-size models were aimed at the brand’s namesake, Military and Police, but the […]
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 VIDEO
Smith & Wesson has released their Shield 2.0. Those who have been gun-buyers for a while saw the writing on the wall. When the rebates and sales started there had to be something new in the works. The M&P 2.0 series came out and we waited. Finally the Shield 2.0 is out. Is it any […]
Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport and Nikon BLACK Scope
Not long ago we gave you a tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s M&P 10 Sport. If you missed it, go back and see the report by following the link. I didn’t have much experience with rifles from Smith & Wesson and wondered if the rifle would be of any real quality, or just another […]
The Trump Slump Continues in 2018
Since the Presidential Election in the fall of 2016 many experts in both the firearms industry and the financial industry have warned of what has been building a situation that many have dubbed the “Trump Slump”. The situation that has grown since our nation elected Donald J Trump as our 45th President is one that […]
Are pellets the new .22 Long Rifle?
Are pellets the new .22 LR ? It’s a legitimate question that could be debated by many. The firearms industry can be an odd and fickle thing to put it mildly. The last eight years of a Democrat being in the White House has certainly caused more panic buying of guns and ammunition that at […]
Shots Fired: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Sport ~ VIDEO
Not long ago we gave you a tabletop look at Smith & Wesson’s M&P 10 Sport. If you missed it, go back and see the report by following the link. I didn’t have much experience with rifles from Smith & Wesson and wondered if the rifle would be of any real quality, or just another […]