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I am thinking of buying my own ear protection instead of using whatever is available when I get there. As a musician, my hearing is important. I have not shot competitively before. Are their aspects of competitive shooting that would favor one type of ear protection over another? Many years ago...

I just fired my converted M&P 357. I can fire it with very good accuracy (for me). I shot 20 rounds with my Ruger SR40C and then shot 30 rounds of 357 Sig using my old M&P 40 FS converted with a change to a new S&W 357 Sig barrel. I did much better with the 357 than with the Ruger on this...

I understand all I need to do is put in a .357 Sig barrel from Midway. But I hear that maybe a new recoil spring is needed. My .40 is about 18 months old and in very good shape with no malfs. What's the real story?

Muzzle velocity data is from a Federal Cartridge ballistics calculator downloaded from the Federal Cartridge web site. In order to show their data, I had to accept responsibility for its accuracy. I went to high school in Anoka, Minnesota where Federal Cartridge is located. I knew many...

The shooter at Aurora had some level of protection from armor. Which would be more effecting in stopping him: .40 S&W or .357 sig? It may be that for Home Defense we will face armor like this more frequently in the future. If neither of these, what cartridge would be best?

We are taking a beating from some irresponsible members of the press about this Aurora shooting. Tonight I heard two reporters on CBS News say that, something must be done to separate all the gun owners from their guns (or words very similar in effect). They are forgetting the rights granted to...

I was looking for a smaller pistol than my M&P 40FS for several months. (I tried the 40C and didn't like it.) So Smith came out with the Shield. But I have not seen any specs on it. I have had Smith & Wesson on my system for well over a year and there is nothing on that site about the shield...

With some low-cost reloaded ammo I've bought, I have started a period of practicing with the same ammo I am now keeping ready in my guns for home defense and for personal defense: 165 gr JHP. It seemed like a good idea to try to use the same ammo for practice and for actual defense. How true do...

Any one havd an opinion on the quality of Georgia Arms "canned heat"? The price is pretty good. Since I no longer hand load, it seems a good way to make my .40 cal range ammo the same as my .40 cal "defense ammo."

I have had an M&P40FS for several months and am pleased with it on the range. My accuracy is pretty good as the trigger has worked in well. I like the feel of the gun. But it seems a little big for CCW. I would like that capability (and have the license). I tried a Taurus that others seem to...

I am considering getting a Light/Laser such as the ITAC or L3 Insight. Are these easy to attach to the rail so they will stay put with recoil on a 40?

OK. I am just going to go for it: What the heck is that little orange plastic thing that comes with all 22A pistols? I have looked through the paper manual and the downloaded manual which I rely on for the best photos and have seen no reference to it. It seems to have no purpose.

I am selecting ammo to load into a magazine to be kept ready for home defense. My main concern is home invasion by multiple BG's. This crime seems to be increasing where I live. I have been reading some articles about "Stopping Power" including some academic theses and a good article by a...

I just found out about this Forum a few days ago in a reference on another forum. Since I own two S&W pistols I thought it was about time to join. It is probably a very good place to learn more about S&W equipment. I don't think I am through buying it! I have been writing on other gun forums...