The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter is a modern take on the lever-action rifle, blending traditional design with tactical features like M-LOK rails and a threaded barrel. It excels as a versatile 'brush gun' for hunting and self-defense, offering good accuracy with .357 Magnum ammunition. The rifle's design prioritizes accessory compatibility and ease of use, even with gloves, making it a practical choice for various applications.
The Smith & Wesson M2.0 Metal Series Competitor offers a premium striker-fired experience with an aluminum frame and enhanced features. It boasts a refined trigger with a tactile reset, ambidextrous slide stop, and improved internal mechanics for durability and performance. Accuracy testing at 35 yards yielded groups between 2.25 and 3.5 inches, with the pistol praised for its flat recoil impulse and 1911-style performance.
This video provides a review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus with a thumb safety. The description highlights key specifications such as its 9mm Luger caliber, 10+1 and 13+1 capacity, striker-fired action, stainless steel barrel and slide with Armornite finish, and polymer frame. It also mentions the front and rear sights and the overall dimensions and weight. The video aims to persuade viewers that this pistol should be considered for their firearm list, likely focusing on its features and potential benefits.
This YouTube video features an unboxing of the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus, a 13-round 9mm micro-compact pistol. The description highlights its suitability for concealed carry, emphasizing features like a flat face trigger for improved accuracy, enhanced grip texture for recoil management and comfort, and its slim, lightweight design. It also mentions the pistol's Armornite finish, availability with 10 or 13-round magazines, and its inclusion of a thumb safety. The video also touches on the M&P's patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems for safe disassembly, as well as the tactile and audible trigger reset.
This review compares the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 against Glock pistols, highlighting the M&P 2.0's aggressive grip texture, 18-degree grip angle, and durable Armornite finish. While praised for accuracy and ergonomics, the trigger shape is noted as a potential pinch point. The video emphasizes that the choice between these popular platforms often boils down to personal preference in grip angle and feel.
This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P9 2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series, an optics-ready pistol featuring an aggressive grip, 1911-style angle, and a Pro Series trigger. While initial reliability issues with light primer strikes were noted and resolved by S&W, the pistol offers excellent ergonomics and usable co-witness sights out of the box. It comes with a comprehensive optic mounting kit and is competitively priced.
American Rifleman TV presents a detailed review of the Smith & Wesson M&P45 Shield pistol. This mid-size, single-stack .45 ACP handgun features a polymer frame, striker-fired action, and a 7-round capacity. The review highlights its compact dimensions (4.8" tall, 6.45" long), stainless steel slide with Armornite finish, three-dot sights, and a 3.3" barrel. It also discusses the fish-scale slide cuts for manipulation, sculpted contours for holstering, and safety features like an articulated trigger safety and optional manual thumb safety. The grip's wrap-around texturing and the included 6- and 7-round magazines with witness holes are also covered, positioning it as a solid choice for daily carry.
The Smith & Wesson Shield 380 EZ Performance Center offers enhanced features like a gold finish, flat trigger, and night sights, building on the standard EZ's ease of use for those with limited hand strength. While its locked-breech design makes manipulation easy, the ported barrel and trigger feel are noted as potential drawbacks for accuracy. It targets a niche market of older shooters or those prioritizing ease of operation over peak performance.
This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, presented by Jerry Miculek, highlights its performance straight out of the box. Key features include an improved trigger with tactile and audible reset, aggressive texturing for better grip, and a corrosion-resistant Armornite finish. The pistol demonstrated excellent rapid-fire capabilities during range testing, showcasing its suitability for self-defense and concealed carry.
The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 offers a significant upgrade over the 1.0, featuring a more aggressive grip texture, a crisper 6.5 lb trigger, and improved Armornite finish. While dimensions are comparable to the Glock 43, the Shield 2.0 provides a secure hold and good ergonomics for concealed carry and self-defense. Potential buyers should be aware of possible factory sight misalignment issues.
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