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In 2016 a .45 ACP variant Shield was added to Smith and Wesson's product line. [13] The .45 ACP Shield variant has a 5.1 mm (0.2 in) longer barrel, measuring in at top length of 84 mm (3.3 in), and exhibits larger overall dimensions. In 2014, Smith & Wesson introduced the M&P Bodyguard 380 in .380 ACP.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (S&W) is an American firearm manufacturer headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Smith & Wesson was founded by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson as the "Smith & Wesson Revolver Company" in 1856, after their previous company, also called the "Smith & Wesson Company" and later renamed as "Volcanic Repeating Arms", was sold to Oliver Winchester and ...
Smith & Wesson.38 Special/44 6 United States: 1930–1941, 1946–1966 Smith & Wesson Governor: Smith & Wesson.410 bore.45 ACP.45 Colt: 6 United States: 2011-present Smith & Wesson Ladysmith (M-frame) Smith & Wesson.22 Long United States: 1902-1921 Smith & Wesson Model 1: Smith & Wesson.22 Short: 7 United States: 1857-1882 Smith & Wesson Model ...
The Schofield revolver (a variant of the Smith & Wesson Model 3) was patented in the USA on 20 June 1871 and 22 April 1873 by Smith & Wesson. It was a Smith & Wesson Model 3 that was modified, due to a suggestion by Major George Schofield, to make it easier for a cavalryman to reload while riding. While the Colt 45 had more power, the speed at ...
The Smith & Wesson Model 4506 is a third-generation semi-automatic pistol from Smith & Wesson's 4500 series of handguns. The 4506 is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and, with the purchase of special springs, the stronger .45 Super. It is constructed almost entirely from stainless steel and is thus extremely resistant to harsh weather ...
An additional Smith & Wesson .45 ACP revolver is the Model 325 Thunder Ranch, which has a 4-inch barrel and a accessory rail for mounting lights and lasers. The Model 625 in .45 ACP was the revolver used by Jerry Miculek on September 11, 1999, when he set the world record for the fastest six shots, a reload, and another six shots in 2.99 seconds.
Smith & Wesson's total rifle production has increased through the years since it entered the rifle market. In the past, the company had marketed rifles and shotguns made by other manufacturers, but had not manufactured a long gun in house since World War II to fulfill a British military contract. Smith & Wesson made this entry into the long gun ...
The Smith & Wesson Model 22 is a 6-shot, double-action, large frame revolver chambered in .45 ACP using moon clips. It's a refined commercial version of the M1917 revolver first issued during World War I .