The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus is the next evolution in the incredibly popular M&P Shield line of micro-compact everyday carry pistols. The new Shield Plus packs even more — more ammunition, more features and more performance — into the pistol platform that more than 3 million gun owners depend on every day. The … Read more
Smith & Wesson has has a certified hit on its hands with the M&P380 Shield EZ. It’s a concealable, easy-racking gun for those who can’t or don’t want to handle something in a bigger caliber (see Jeremy’s 5-star review here). Now S&W has let it be known they’re giving the M&P380 Shield EZ the Performance … Read more
The market for guns is growing faster than the national debt. Paradoxically, the guns themselves are shrinking. Powerful handguns are getting smaller, easier to carry and less expensive. The Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield continues this trend. It’s a pistol trimmed down to a small size often reserved for weaker cartridges like the .380, but … Read more
With concealed carry legal in most of free parts of the country and more and more options for concealed carry pistols out there – we’re selling more small concealable firearms than ever. Here’s a rundown of a few of the guns we sell the most and what’s driving consumers to buy them. SIG SAUER P365 … Read more
Tony Salvino from Ohio sends in his updated everyday carry gear he calls newer and lighter. Last fall, he had another, more robust EDC outfit. For whatever reason, he’s slimmed down his carry. Nevertheless, it’s a big step up considering three years ago he didn’t even carry a Roscoe. He wrote this about his choices … Read more
A number of ultra-reliable and deservedly popular S&W carry pistols are generously discounted at the moment, which is uncommon. We highly recommend all of these for personal defense and have linked to our reviews below. The S&W 642, one of America’s favorite .38s, complete with Crimson Trace lasergrips, is on sale at Brownells for $420 (MSRP: … Read more
By George Oliveira Pocket carry is a great alternative when belt-borne holsters aren’t an option. It can be very fast on the draw. Standing around with your hands casually in your pockets is and looks quite natural. Doing so allows you to have a full grip on your pocket pistol and the draw is lightening-quick … Read more
As Lane Martin writes: I only carry one of the three folders; just depends on the situation. The Delica was my father’s, so it’s my favorite. Love the Clinger holster…really keeps the Shield tucked away.
Christopher J Skpper writes, “I got my CHL the day after I turned 21 and now carry wherever I go. “These are the items I carry every day when I go out (wallet not shown). I carry a M&P Shield with an extra eight-round mag. In the Shield, I carry one round in the … Read more
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