In our handgun classes, I have observed several students, especially those with physical impairments, weak hand and finger strength, mostly females, but some males, and older students with frailties (but also others), not able to efficiently rack the slides on some of our semi-automatic pistols. This is even after we demonstrate and discuss the proper…
Smith-Wesson's (S&W) Shield is one of the best values and often used concealed carry handguns, and now they have added another model to the line.... the M&P 380 Shield in .380 AUTO caliber with the M2.0 features. In 2017 and 2018, Smith-Wesson introduced the M2.0 features to its M&P pistol lines, and now a new…
![M&P Shield M2.0 Subcompact 9mm Review [FIRST LOOK]](https://www.usacarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mp-shield-m20-subcompact-9mm-review-100x100.jpg "M&P Shield M2.0 Subcompact 9mm Review [FIRST LOOK]")
How can you improve upon success? Well, it can be done and as James Cash Penney, the founder of J.C. Penney department stores, said: Improvement is the logical form of success. As I discovered in my previous original Shield review, Smith-Wesson's Shield is one of the best values and often used concealed carry handguns,…
Just this month, Smith & Wesson introduced their M&P M2.0 Compact 9mm handgun to supplement its M&P M2.0 full-size gun released earlier this year. It is my opinion that this new compact 9mm will directly compete with the very successful Glock 19 compact 9mm pistol, used by many for concealed carry. There are other compact 4-inch…
![[FIREARM REVIEW] Smith & Wesson M2.0 9mm Pistol](https://www.usacarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/smith-wesson-m20-9mm-review-100x100.jpg "[FIREARM REVIEW] Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0")
A few days ago Smith & Wesson introduced its major update of their successful 2005 classic polymer-framed, locked-breech semi-auto M&P (Military & Police) striker-fired pistol in the form of the new M&P M2.0 and sent me one in 9mm to Review. Although there are a number of M&P variants now, including the Pro, Compact, Shield, and Bodyguard,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuLo0hx2Ca8 Smith & Wesson is introducing its highly acclaimed M&P Shield pistol, in both 9mm and .40 S&W, with a factory ported barrel and slide.Engineered on a high-strength polymer frame measuring .95-inches in width, the Performance Center Ported M&P Shield is standard with a 3.1-inch factory-ported barrel. The new barrel along with the pistol’s three…
Building off the success of Taurus’ Judge line of revolvers, Smith & Wesson decided to join the party. Home defense sales have steadily risen over the last few years, and I think most weapon manufacturers are looking at new and innovative ways to enter and capture their share of the market. S&W took a good…
