S&W Performance Center 986 Pro Series 9mm Accuracy Redemption

This review details the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp, a Performance Center K-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. It highlights its 2.5-inch barrel with a Power Port compensator, Altamont grips, Trijicon tritium front sight, and Moss Cerakote finish. The assessment covers its dimensions, weight, and trigger pull characteristics, deeming it a shootable option for carry and range use.

This video from Gun Talk Media features Dave O'Connor from Smith & Wesson discussing several new 2025 innovations. Key highlights include the Performance Center Shield X Carry Comp with its Power Port barrel and accessory rail, the ultra-concealable Bodyguard 2.0 in .380 ACP, the versatile Model 1854 lever-action rifle available in .30-30 Win and .45-70 Govt, the classic-inspired Mountain Gun revolver, and the M&P M2.0 Metal Compact pistols. The discussion emphasizes practical features and market feedback.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp highlights its custom features, including a Moss Cerakote finish, rosewood grips, and a ported barrel. The reviewer, an established firearms expert, praises its trigger performance and suitability for concealed carry, offering insights from hands-on experience.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 Stealth Hunter in .44 Magnum. The presenter highlights its potential as one of the finest shooting .44 Magnums, emphasizing its comfortable shooting experience compared to other .44 Magnums like the Ruger Blackhawk and Colt Anaconda. Key features include Magna-Porting for recoil reduction and a rail for accessories.

This review of the Smith & Wesson 629 Stealth Hunter Performance Center 44 Magnum highlights its potential as a top-tier firearm. The presenter, having extensive experience with various 44 Magnums including the Colt Anaconda and Ruger Blackhawk, found the 629 Stealth Hunter to be exceptionally comfortable to shoot, even comparing its felt recoil favorably to a 357 Magnum. The review details its N-frame construction, Magna-porting for recoil reduction, and performance center enhancements.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P R8, a tactical revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with an 8-round cylinder. The presenter highlights its unique design, tactical features like accessory rails, and the performance center trigger. The review discusses its suitability for home defense, hunting, and its ballistics compared to 9mm, noting its significant stopping power and accuracy at various ranges.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.