Tag Archives: Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Headed for a Turnaround?

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

Click here to read gurufocus.com’s analysis of Smith & Wesson’s prospects. Here’s the money shot (IMHO): “The company was showing progress in its pursuit to diversify away from revolvers which constituted 41 percent of net product and services sales in … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Compact Gun Shootout: Ruger SR9c vs. Smith & Wesson M&P Compact vs. Glock 26 vs. Springfield XD Compact

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Robert Farago

Wayne at the American Firearms School likes all four of these guns. So do I. But I like guns in general, compacts in specific and the Ruger SR9c, Smith & Wesson M&P Compact, Glock 26 and Springfield XD Compact in … Continue reading →

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New Smith & Wesson Limited Edition S&W500 “Bone Collector”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Robert Farago

The “Bone Collector”? Really Smith? I know there’s an Outdoor Channel program by that name, wherein pro hunter Michael Waddell and some of his BFFs shoot animals with handguns. Your presser says you worked with Mike to create this $1597 … Continue reading →

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How Many Bullets Do You Need in Your Home Defense Handgun?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

A handgun is not a shotgun. A handgun doesn’t fire as much lead as a shotgun. A handgun is harder to aim than a shotgun. Provided the shotgun in question is loaded with double ought buck and fired from a … Continue reading →

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And How Was Your Day? (7.11.10)

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Robert Farago

“OODA loop,” Sam said “Sounds like Hooter’s boobs.” “Good,” I said. “That’ll make it easier to remember.” “For you maybe,” Sam countered. “Who thought of that?”

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Victoria (AU) Police Switch from S&W .38 Revolvers to .40 M&Ps

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

I fired a .40 Caliber Smith & Wesson M&P last night. Alex, an EMT from Russia, carries one. He like very much the gun because is incredibly light, bullets aren’t cheap, they rip terrific holes in people and grip swaps … Continue reading →

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.38 Special Comparison: 1st Place – Smith & Wesson Model 36

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Don Gammill Jr.

Sometimes picking a winner is easy. Like now. Even though our third-place Taurus Model 85 and our second-place Colt Cobra were both worthy challengers, the classic Smith & Wesson Model 36 proved to be the best .38 Special of the … Continue reading →

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