Courtesy of Tactical Life Competition pistol shooters want a reliable, accurate pistol that they can take out of the box, load and shoot at the buzzer. We want a pistol that performs without the high expense of a custom gun but with all the features we expect in a competition gun, like a smooth, lightweight, […]
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Report: Smith & Wesson’s Parent Company Is Acquiring Gemtech
Courtesy of Tactical Life This rumor has been making the rounds for the past few days, but now it’s finally official: Smith & Wesson‘s parent company is acquiring suppressor manufacturer Gemtech. RELATED STORY: 20 AR Suppressors & Other Muzzle Devices on the Market Details are scant at the moment, but the release issued today by American […]
Quiet Riot: Smith & Wesson’s M&P15 in .300 Whisper
Courtesy of Tactical Life Easing along the creek bottom, I was 300 yards shy of the base of the ridge I would have to climb to try to catch up with a buck that had left plenty of early season signs. A sudden sound halfway up the ridge to my left caused me to freeze and snap my head […]
Smith & Wesson Equips 3 M&P15 Rifles with Magpul’s MOE SL Accessories
Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson has unveiled three new rifles in its M&P15 series that integrate Magpul‘s MOE SL accessories. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P ARs The new M&P15 MOE SL rifles sport the MOE SL Carbine Mil-Spec stock, MOE grip, and MOE SL mid-length handguard in three different colors: Black, Stealth […]
Smith & Wesson Starts Shipment of M&P45 M2.0 Pistol
Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson released its highly-anticipated M&P M2.0 pistol to great fanfare back in January. Now the iconic gun maker is upping the ante by announcing it is now shipping out the M&P45 M.2.0 chambered in — you guessed it — .45 Auto. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance: – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson […]
WTW: Smith & Wesson Model 64, The Last Great Police 38
Courtesy of Beach Bang Clear Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Smith & Wesson Model 64, The Last Great Police 38 Mike the Mook If you were born before 1990, chances are that you remember seeing police officers wearing a holstered revolver. If you were born before 1975 and served as a police officer, it is highly likely […]
Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New M&P15X, M&P15T Rifles
Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson is officially shipping out the latest additions to its M&P AR rifle family, the M&P15X and M&P15T. Both rifles retain the look and operating features of the M&P rifle line, but with the added versatility of the Magpul M-LOK system. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P […]
Advantage Tactical’s Dark Diamond Night Sight Now Available for CZ 75, S&W M&P Pistols
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Advantage Tactical has announced that its Dark Diamond Night Sight is now available for the CZ 75 in 9mm and .40, as well as all Smith & Wesson M&P models, including the Shield and excepting the CORE. RELATED STORY: 17 Durable Backup Sights to Help You Stay in the Fight The Dark Diamond Night Sight […]
Big-Bore Sentinels: 13 .45 ACP Pistols Ready to Protect and Serve
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Other than the badge, possibly the most obvious symbol of authority carried by a law enforcement officer is his or her duty pistol. Every call a police officer responds to has the potential to turn into a life-or-death fight. The duty gun can be the one thing that protects an […]
Self-Defense Tips You Can Use Anywhere
You can survive any attack by being mentally prepared, having an action plan and possessing the proper tools, such as a firearm and/or an edged weapon like a knife. Generally speaking, the three areas where we go most often—the home, the office and in transit—are the places where we should be the most prepared to […]