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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 60 .357 Magnum (Take Two)

When I wrapped my hands around the diminutive Smith & Wesson Model 60, my first thought was “Honey, I Shrunk The 686!” As I turned it over in my hands, I started to  wonder if Rick Moranis had accidentally pointed … Continue reading

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Gun and Gear Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686 with Bushnell Elite 2-6×32 Handgun Scope

Confession: I’ve wanted a huge-ass Smith & Wesson scoped revolver ever since the first time I saw The Road Warrior in junior high school. I know they shouldn’t have let us in to see an R-rated movie, but money talks … Continue reading

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Need a Light? Woot This.

Woot! is a kind of odd duck in online merchandising. They take overstocks, closeouts, and other items and sell them online. Nothing new there. But their Unique Selling Proposition is that they sell said items, one item per day, until … Continue reading

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Gun Review: S&W Governor (Take Three)

When Smith & Wesson introduced their ‘Governor’ .410/.45 Colt/.45 ACP revolver at the 2011 SHOT show, many gun guys assumed Hell had frozen over. Smith & Wesson imitating Taurus? More specifically, the Taurus Judge, a shotshell revolver widely panned for its dismal … Continue reading

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Capsule Review: Smith & Wesson Bone Collector

The Smith & Wesson Bone Collector has a barrel about as long as Ana Hickmann’s legs, and fires cartridges about the size of her big toe. Brick house or no brick house, if the Big Bad Wolf had one of … Continue reading

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The Massad Ayoob Chronicles, Part VI

Well, campers, all good things must come to an end, and I’m afraid this is final installment of our first interview with Massad Ayoob. On a personal note, I can tell you that this was (no pun intended) a blast … Continue reading

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New LaserLyte SML Laser Sight for Smith & Wesson J-Frames

Press release: LaserLyte is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Side Mount Laser (SML) line to now offer a unit that fits nearly all Smith & Wesson J-frame revolvers including 637 and 642 models. The new and inventive SML is … Continue reading

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