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Rimfire semi-autos can offer good concealability and protection.

6 Great .22 LR Pistols That Actually Work for Self Defense

The new S&W Shield Plus bumps capacity up to 13+1.

Shield Plus: New Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Bumps Capacity to 10+1 & 13+1

Our group of budge 40 S&W pistol variants prove the 40 isn't dead yet.

Combat Handguns March/April 2021

3 Bargain 40 S&W Pistol Options That Show the ‘Forty’ Ain’t Dead Yet

Smith & Wesson Revenue M&P45 M2.0 Pistol beauty shot

Smith & Wesson Sales Double, Hit Record Number of $257 Million

We tested three of the most popular 8-shot revolvers on the market today.

Combat Handguns March/April 2021

8-Shot Revolver Showdown With S&W, Ruger, and Taurus

Smith & Wesson and Kimber face off in a .357 Magnum revolver battle.

Combat Handguns January/February 2021

.357 Magnum Revolver Battle: Kimber 6s DASA vs. S&W PC Pro M60

A great year for new models, we take a look at the 5 best pistols of 2020.

Personal Defense World’s 5 Best New Pistols of 2020

Whether for competition or carry, or pushing new trends such as carry optics, we take a look at the five best new pistols of 2020, according to us.

The M&P15-22 features an SB Tactical SBA3 adjustable pistol brace.

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol Makes Its Triumphant Return

Complete with an SB Tactical SBA3 Arm Brace, Smith & Wesson has brought back its M&P15-22 Pistol in .22 LR with some new upgrades.

Smith & Wesson Donates $500K to NSSF After SHOT Show Cancellation

To help mitigate its losses after the cancellation of the 2021 SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson donated $500,000 to the NSSF to help continue its fight.

The new S&W M&P9 M2.0 Compact OR ships with seven different optics mounting plates.

Smith & Wesson Releases Optics-Ready M&P9 M2.0 Compact OR

With seven different optic mounting plates, the 4-inch Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact OR comes ready to meet the growing need for carry optics.

The Zeta6 K-PAK speedloader brings six rounds of .38/.357 for K-frames.

Zeta6 K-PAK Speedloaders Deliver 6 Rounds for K-Frame Revolvers

Built from inexpensive, lightweight polyurethane, Zeta6 K-PAK speedloaders bring six rounds of .38 Special or .357 Magnum to K-frame revolvers.

Comp-Tac released five new holster fits for the S&W M&P9 Shield EZ.

Comp-Tac Releases 5 Holster Fits for the S&W M&P9 Shield EZ Pistol

Offering both OWB and IWB designs, Comp-Tac just dropped five new holster fits for the popular S&W M&P9 Shield EZ pistol for concealed carry.

The Smith & Wesson Model 610 and Ruger GP100 Match Champion face off in a 10mm revolver battle.

Combat Handguns

10mm Revolver Battle: S&W Model 610 vs Ruger GP100 Match Champion

Taking two of the more popular brands in the market, we put the S&W Model 610 and Ruger GP100 Match Champion in a 10mm revolver battle.

Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ, Smith & Wesson upgrae

FIRST LOOK: Performance Center Seriously Upgrades M&P9 Shield EZ

The Performance Center M&P9 Shield EZ takes Smith & Wesson's easy-to-shoot, 9mm pistol and upgrades it with features like a tuned trigger and ported barrel.

Jerry Miculek breaks down his preferred concealed carry draw technique.

WATCH: Jerry Miculek Demos Proper Concealed Carry Draw

Jerry Miculek, arguably the greatest competitive shooters of all-time, breaks down the proper steps to his concealed carry draw technique.

Coronavirus stimulus check, Check out these five handguns to spend your stimulus check on.

5 New Handguns You Should Spend Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check On

With the coronavirus stimulus check on its way, here are five handguns perfect for the times and inexpensive enough to leave plenty of cash for ammo.

We put six full size handguns through a test to determine the best 9mm pistol.

Best 9mm Pistol: Battle Royale of the Best Options for Modern Sidearms

In arguably the most packed field in the industry, we tested six full-size pistols to determine the best 9mm pistol for law enforcement.

Based on the classic Model 39 and built to compete, the Smith & Wesson Model 52 dominated competition during its short-lived, historic run.

Combat Handguns March/April 2020

Smith & Wesson Model 52: A Quick Look at the Forgotten .38 Special Pistol

Based on the classic Model 39 and built to compete, the Smith & Wesson Model 52 dominated competition during its short-lived, historic run.

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