Concealed Carry: Revolvers I Depend On

Many years ago, I pounded my arches flat, walking a beat. I didn’t feel under gunned with a Smith & Wesson .38 on the belt and six extra rounds in a carrier. The revolver is demonstrably robust and reliable. It is simple to maintain and operate. I carried a revolver on my own time even … Read more

Mexico vs. U.S. Gunmakers: Supreme Court Case Explained (2025 Updates)

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court started working on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, where Mexico has demanded $10 billion from American gunmakers like Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms. The claim? These companies fuel cartel violence by enabling illegal firearms trafficking. Mexico highlights its grim reality—third globally in gun … Read more

Smith & Wesson Releases Their New CSX E-Series 9mm Pistols

Smith & Wesson announced the release of the new CSX E-Series 9mm pistols. The CSX E-Series are micro-compact pistols with aluminum alloy frames. Smith first released the CSX in 2022, and they’ve had a bunch of changes since then, bringing us to the latest E-Series. The CSX E-Series The new CSX E-Series guns are available … Read more

S&W’s Bodyguard 2.0 .380 Pistol – One Tiny Lifesaver!

The new S&W Bodyguard has earned its “2.0” status. To put it bluntly… the original 6-shot Bodyguard .380 left much to be desired. The new 2.0 version fixes what was wrong with its predecessor. The older one was stubby, slick and had a trigger that made you want to say wirty dirds. The sights sucked, … Read more

Smith & Wesson New Volunteer X .308 … A Competition-Ready AR-10

The world of AR-platform rifles continues to expand steadily. You can get an AR in almost any caliber, from .22 LR up through some elephant-stompers. I own a few, ranging in caliber from .22 up through .450 Bushmaster. Some other caliber ARs I own include one 9mm, a couple of .223/5.56mms, and one 7.62×39. I’ve … Read more

Smith & Wesson Releases No-Lock Classic Series Revolvers

2025 is proving to be a year of wonders. The folks at Smith & Wesson have answered my prayers with the release of a trio of new classic revolvers with no lock! I get that we live in a litigious society, but I was never a fan of a lock on a revolver. Especially not … Read more

Lipseys Goes Full Wheel Gun At SHOT Show 2025

Last year, I completely missed the Lipseys booth, and they ended up showing off the UC revolvers. The 432UC ended up being my favorite gun of 2024, so this year, I made sure to swing by and check out their exclusives. This year was a big year for Lipseys exclusives and a big one for … Read more

S&W’s “New” 1854 Lever Rifle: Old Is New Again!

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Full Size Metal Carry Comp

The Smith & Wesson M&P series of handguns is one I’ve found exceptionally ergonomic and subjectively handsome over the years while browsing the local gun counter. Even so, it has shockingly evaded me at the range, where everything I need to know about its performance and functionality has remained a mystery. Not one to blame … Read more