Parsons, on page 36 of “Smith & Wesson Revolvers” notes that #2 production ceased during 1867 and was not resumed until existing stocks ran out in 1868. It is probable that the Type 8 guns represent the new production at that time. The differences from the previous type are mostly in...
Smith & Wesson released a new line of pistols fashioned after its Sigma line – but somewhat better. As a result, the SD9VE and SD40VE were created. This “better” version included a new slide material, a new coating, and an improved trigger (more on that later). Later, the S&W Sig...
Smith & Wesson produces a wide range of handguns, rifles, and other firearms for civilian, law enforcement, and military use. And one of their latest offerings is the CSX, anall-metal 9mm micro-compact pistolthat came onto the market last year. The first thing you notice when you see th...
or the big Colt New Service model in bore sizes from .38 to .45. Colt’s Python was a legend and Smith & Wesson’s “.357 Magnum” was coveted. However, to many avid handgunners of that era, and to those of us like myself, John Taffin and Clint Smith who got in at the tail...
World War I we supplied the Brits with large quantities of double action revolvers in .455 Webley. When we were drawn into the war in 1917 we had on hand perhaps 30,000 1911 Government Model automatics to arm an army that might grow to a million men. We were desperately short of hand...
Model 1917 Brazilian, post war Model 1950 Army Model 1950, 45 ACP Target Model 1955, 45 ACP Model 22-4, 4” Model 22-4, 5.5” Model 625-6, 45 ACP There can be more, but those ten would keep me happy. Kevin Reactions: NFrameFred, bob richardson, Ivan the Butcher an...
Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) solicitation to replace the M9 standard sidearm, General Dynamics sai on Monday. The partnership's MHS model will be based on the Smith & Wesson M&P Polymer Pistol platform. The M&P is used by law enforcement agencies worldwide and has a reinforced polymer...