Smith & Wesson continues its evolution of the M&P lineup with the addition of 10mm M&P 2.0 polymer carry pistols. Offered in 4.6-inch and 4-inch barrel lengths and available with or without manual safeties, these new hand cannons are well suited for [Read More…]
You read it right: Smith & Wesson is introducing the popular and proven M&P 2.0 series of pistols in 10mm. There are two models coming out the day this video is published, a 4″ barrel compact model and a slightly larger 4.6″ model. Both have a 15 round capacity and they are built [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, @James Reeves takes a look at the new S&W M&P 2.0 Subcompact, which is the smallest doublestack of the M&P line of pistols, and it now features the full suite of S&W M&P 2.0 upgrades including the upgraded trigger, grip texture, and slide work. James [Read More…]
Legendary firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson has just announced a new lineup of M&P 2.0 Subcompact Pistols. Chambered in 9mm, 40S&W and 45ACP, each caliber comes in a choice of with or without a manual thumb safety. Round capacity is 12+1 for the 9mm, 10+1 [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Hush Puppy Project S&W M&P 2.0. What is the Hush Puppy Project? From their website: “The Hush Puppy Project® provides innovative solutions to reduce or remove noise signatures from gunshots. Guns produce three distinct sounds: the [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson broke ground on a new manufacturing facility roughly 3 years ago in Tennessee, and they have been up and running there ever since. Now, they have announced that they are manufacturing new Tennessee Special versions of their M&P9 M2.0 and Shield [Read More…]
Hot on the heels of the steel framed M&P9 M2.0 and the new M&P 5.7, Smith & Wesson have announced the new Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0. The new pistol has a ported 5.6-inch barrel, a slide cut ready for optics and ships with two 15-round magazines. [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has released a new Performance Center addition to their METAL Series of M&P pistols, the M&P9 M2.0 Competitor. As the name suggests, it is marketed for competition shooting. The pistol features a metal frame, fiber optic sights, and an optic [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has just announced the release of a new iteration of their M&P9 M2.0 pistol dubbed M&P9 M2.0 METAL. As the model name suggests, the new pistol features a metal frame. The aluminum frame of the new M&P9 M2.0 METAL pistol is externally [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has just announced an upgrade to the popular M&P9 M2.0 line of carry and duty pistols. With raised sights and the C.O.R.E. mounting plates, the upgraded M&P9 M2.0 is micro red dot sight (MRDS) optic-ready. Over three years ago, we announced [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have announced that they have provided their hometown police department, Springfield PD, with over 600 new duty pistols. Springfield PD will be receiving new M&P M2.0s to replace their current M&P40 pistols, it’s unclear if the [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson have announced the introduction of a series of new M&P M2.0 pistols to their Performance Center line. The new pistols include guns chambered in 9×19 and 40 S&W with ported barrels and slides cut ready for optics. The new C.O.R.E. pistols [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield M2.0 gets the Performance Center treatment expanding their range of upgraded Shield 2.0s with nine new configurations. Introducing a 4-inch barrel on a compact frame variant and models with ported barrels and slides cut for [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James reviews Smith & Wesson’s MHS competitor, the M&P 2.0 5 inch model. From S&W’s press materials: The M&P M2.0 pistol, the newest innovation to the respected M&P polymer pistol line. Designed for personal, sporting, and professional use, [Read More…]
Let the never ending debate continue! The 9mm versus 45ACP shooters can divide along party lines, slinging terms like “stopping power” and “extra magazine capacity” until there is one true victor for all time! Not really, we’ll all be long dead and the pistol [Read More…]
So, you thought the days of Flat Dark Earth were behind us? Not so fast, hot shot. I have recently fallen back in love with FDE guns and gear, building an AR15 in complete earthen glory. And I must not be the only one: Smith & Wesson just announced their newest [Read More…]
It looks like someone over at Apex let the cat out of the bag a bit early! OK, we might have compromising photos of someone within Apex that we swore would never get out as long as they played ball. The Apex Grade Barrel and update for on the M&P M2.0 Forward set [Read More…]
It looks like Smith & Wesson is planning to throw down with the Glock 19 in some good ol’ fashioned fisticuffs. The brand new M2.0 Compact seems to check just about every box that the Glock 19 does, AND it has more features than the Austrian wonder pistol. [Read More…]
All of you guys and gals out there that think that all defensive calibers start with a four and end with a five can rejoice because Smith & Wesson is now shipping M&P45 M2.0 pistols! The evolution of the original M&P45 is now hitting stores in both the flat [Read More…]
If you are a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield owner – whether yours is optics-ready or not – the Galco Corvus Belt Slide/Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) holster is yet another option for concealed carry advocates. This new fit offered from Galco works with [Read More…]
The CAA MCK has been a popular handgun conversion kit that has seen pretty frequent updates and additions to its lineup over the years. This year CAA has announced new conversion kits that are now compatible with Smith & Wesson pistols. CAA Introduces Smith & [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and thanks for joining us for another installment of TFB’s Silencer Saturday. Last week we discussed suppressed rimfire shooting with the Rex Silentium SEG. Today we get a look at the new Gemtech Lunar 9 pistol caliber suppressor in front of a [Read More…]
Just a bit over a month ago I had the opportunity to visit Smith & Wesson headquarters for their release of the M&P9 Sheild EZ 9mm pistol. This is Smith & Wesson’s follow up to the highly successful 380 EZ which is marketed towards those with less [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson are celebrating shipping their three millionth M&P Shield. Since its introduction back in 2012, Smith & Wesson have shipped the pistol in various calibres and configuration including .380 APC, 9x19mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Since the very [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center have launched three new models of the M&P380 Shield EZ. The new pistols come with a premium set of features including a ported barrel, flat face trigger, lightening cuts and three parts colour options. Here’s what [Read More…]
The eighth Installment of Build of the Week was contributed by Johnny. I am a personal fan of the M&P Shield. I carry one on duty (original; not the 2.0) as my backup gun and honestly find myself carrying it as my CCW during the summer months. These mods all sound [Read More…]
While most shooters and concealed weapons carriers do not have a problem with racking the slide of a semiautomatic pistol, there is a subsection of gun owners who may have physical limitations that make manipulations difficult. Smith & Wesson is addressing these [Read More…]
It seems that Smith & Wesson Shields just don’t stay in stock long at any retailer with the current round of promotions that are currently being offered for Smith pistols. The response has been nothing short of impressive, but that wasn’t enough for [Read More…]
Much to the elation of M&P 40 police trade in guns like myself, Apex has released a conversion barrel that allows you to shoot 9mm. With the new M&P 2.0 being released this is a well-timed product launch because I imagine that many police departments that are [Read More…]
If you are one of the lucky few who shooters who have snagged an M&P Shield, your wait for an affordable laser to mount on it is over. Laserlyte has released the model UTA-SH, which secures to the Shield’s trigger guard and fits flush with its dust cover. A [Read More…]
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