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Reacquainting With An Old Friend

It's good to reconnect with old friends, especially when they're Smith & Wesson Model 27's.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum

A handgun does no good on a shelf back in camp. But the trouble is, handguns chambered for cartridges appropriate for wilderness protection and/or big-game hunting tend to be a bit heavy. It’s common enough to head into the hunt with good intentions, but after a few exhausting days when even your shoelaces become too heavy, you often find a reason to leave the handgun behind.

First Look: Smith & Wesson Bone Collector

Smith & Wesson's Performance Center has rolled out the 460 "Bone Collector." Here are three things you need to know.

Smith & Wesson to Acquire Crimson Trace Corporation

Smith & Wesson has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Crimson Trace for a reported $95 million.

#SundayGunday: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629

Editor in Chief J. Scott Olmsted discusses the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 350 X-Frame

A revolver chambered for the 350 Legend, the Model 350 X-Frame is a dream for both handgun hunters and those who live in straight-wall-only states. With a seven-round cylinder, this surprisingly soft shooter is field-ready right out of the box.

Gunslingers of the Cape

Taking on plains game in South Africa with a handgun spices up an already interesting adventure.

Performance Center Rimfire

No surprise—the AR platform is the most popular rifle in the United States today. Its chamberings cover the gamut from .22 to .50 caliber. Eugene Stoner’s brainchild of 1957 supports an entire cottage industry of aftermarket accessories that range from cheap to opulent.

The New Bang for the Buck

Never hunted with an AR-15 rifle? Try it, you’ll like it. The author did.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory

Every hunter should have a .22 LR handgun. You can shoot small game for the pot, rid the camp of pests and pass the midday doldrums plinking at makeshift targets. The new Smith & Wesson Victory semi-automatic is one of the best guns we've encountered for all these things.

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