The Best & The Worst Handgun Currently Made by S&W!..686/586 Disqualified!

Published on July 11, 2024
Duration: 12:55

The Yankee Marshal identifies the Smith & Wesson 360 PD as the best handgun currently made by S&W, excluding the 686/586 series. He praises its lightweight Scandium frame and titanium cylinder for concealed carry, despite its snappy recoil with .357 Magnum. The worst handgun is deemed the S&W CSX, criticized for poor ergonomics, an ugly design, an awkward manual of arms, and a subpar trigger.

Quick Summary

The Yankee Marshal names the Smith & Wesson 360 PD as the best handgun S&W currently makes, excluding the 686/586 series. Its Scandium frame and titanium cylinder make it exceptionally light for concealed carry. Conversely, the Smith & Wesson CSX is labeled the worst due to poor ergonomics, an ugly design, awkward controls, and a very bad trigger.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Intro: Best & Worst S&W Handgun Series
  2. 00:39Best S&W Handgun Criteria (Excluding 686/586)
  3. 01:36Considering the M&P 10mm for Best
  4. 03:07Considering the 329 PD for Best
  5. 04:20The Best S&W Handgun: Smith & Wesson 360 PD
  6. 06:42Worst S&W Handgun Criteria
  7. 07:03Dismissing SD Series and Shield as Worst
  8. 08:20Impractical S&W Handguns (e.g., 460 XVR)
  9. 09:02Critique of S&W 57 Model
  10. 09:33The Worst S&W Handgun: Smith & Wesson CSX
  11. 11:07Conclusion: Best vs. Worst S&W Handgun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered the best handgun currently made by Smith & Wesson, excluding the 686/586 series?

The Yankee Marshal identifies the Smith & Wesson 360 PD as the best handgun S&W currently makes, excluding the 686/586 series. He highlights its Scandium frame and titanium cylinder for extreme lightness, making it ideal for concealed carry, despite its powerful .357 Magnum chambering.

Why is the Smith & Wesson CSX considered the worst handgun the company makes?

The Smith & Wesson CSX is deemed the worst due to its poor ergonomics, unattractive design, awkward manual of arms, and a trigger described as exceptionally bad, suggesting it was rushed to market without adequate development.

What are the pros and cons of the Smith & Wesson 360 PD for concealed carry?

The 360 PD's primary pro is its extreme lightness due to its Scandium frame and titanium cylinder, making it very easy to carry discreetly. The main con is its 'snappy' recoil when firing .357 Magnum, necessitating practice with .38 Special, though it's still manageable for self-defense.

Are Smith & Wesson's SD series pistols considered bad firearms?

No, the Smith & Wesson SD series (SD9, SD40) are considered good entry-level polymer firearms. They are reliable, function well, and offer comparable performance to Glocks at a lower price point, making them a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers.

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