Proper ear protection is a range essential for gun owners. I remember wearing my first pair of earmuffs as a young junior competitor, they seemed enormous, almost doubling the width of my small head. I didn’t care for the way they made me resemble a bug, but they protected my hearing. Fast forward a few decades, and […]
When the M&P®9 Shield™ Plus launched earlier of this year, we were excited to expand the M&P line with a maximum capacity micro-compact pistol. Now we are more excited than ever to share the newest addition to the Shield Plus line up. The initial line up of Shield Plus included a 4” Performance Center OR […]
So you may have heard of a little something called the M&P Shield® EZ pistol and wondered “what’s up with that name?”, What makes it easy? Is it easier to rack? Is it easier to load? The answer is yes! Now for a quick lesson on what creates slide tension. Typically, on a standard striker […]
Every day, before leaving my home I like to check the status of the firearm that I’m carrying that day. This allows me to know for 100% certainty that the firearm and its accessories are ready to go. As always, I do this with the cardinal rules of gun safety in mind: keeping the muzzle […]
What’s one millimeter more? 9mm vs 10mm… Number’s wise, it might seem minor at best, like having $9 vs $10, but as far as ammunition calibers are concerned, that increase of one millimeter makes all the difference. The average grain weight of a 9mm bullet is around 115 grains, and the average 10mm is around […]
Interested in a sport that tests your defensive shooting skills? The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) has you covered, literally! Founded in 1996, this sport features skills found in other action shooting sports but adds in courses of fire that require the use of cover, concealment, and a designated order to shoot targets. With over […]
Smith & Wesson is proud to support those who have served and continue to serve our nation. The American Guardians program offers preferred pricing to those who put themselves in harm’s way and aim to uphold American Values. The American Guardians program is accessible through participating authorized dealers. In addition to a wide assortment of Smith […]
Ammunition can be confusing even for those with experience. There are so many different names for calibers, types of bullets, grain weights, and variations in energy. It’s essential to know what ammo your gun will shoot, what types can be harmful, and what other names your ammo can be referred to so that you can […]