Posted on 12/10/2010 5:10:03 AM PST by marktwain
No one in their right mind would move to MA.
I have my j-frame .38 Smith revolver that I use for carry, but I stay away from their auto lines. The triggers on the M&P were awful, and the Bodyguard line was atrocious. I’m not sure who they hired into R&D, but they fail.
Springfield and Taurus make much better autos, IMO.
2. They need to move a gun friendly state. Eventually, Mass is going to ban or tax them to death.
I did my part:
S&W M&P AR-15
S&W M&P AR-15-22
S&W M&P 357sig Compact
S&W 915
S&W .38 revolver (Police)
It almsot sounds like they have a GE-wannabe executive at the helm. Relocate for efficiencies? I love my S&W .357 revolver, it’s a shame they’re going to ruin the Thompson company in the process.
In a real life situation, once is too often, but even on the range, I couldn't get through two or three sessions of practice without jamming.
None of my revolvers ever jammed, I've had misfires {very rare} but that didn't prevent the next round from firing.
Why would Thompson/Center sell out to S&W in the first place - much less get moved to anti-gun and business unfriendly Taxachusetts? Their brand stands on it's own and their product line is excellent and innovative with a special niche. It surely can't be their manufacturing expenses will be less or their corporate culture will be improved.
To bad about Thompson. Love there designs, but I fear the brand will die now.
I bought a S&W M&P 9mm, and I actually kind of “like” its trigger.
Keep in mind, it’s a striker fired plastic gun.
Compare it to a Glock, or a Sig p250.
It takes some getting used to if you’re used to something like a 1911, but once you do it’s fine.
Unbelievable.
If they can’t show a profit in this environment, they’re toast.
Sales may be down year over year, but prices are still strong.
the only S&W I have iss a 1st model Hand ejector in .45.
All my other revolvers are Colt. I never have liked autos in general and S&W’ in paticular. Tha only Auto is the M1911.
My 649 Bodyguard in .357 magnum is top shelf sweet. I understand they are selling a compact auto .380 pocket pistol under the “Bodyguard” name that is iffy. Sad.
S&W just doesn't make anything that I have a pressing need for or would want to "upgrade" to. The .460 is about the only thing I can think of, but that would be more for "toy" value than anything else.
Agree! Springfield XD .40 Sub Compact is an awesome weapon!
How do you like the S&W M&P AR-15-22? I think I want one.
My S&Ws are a 7-shot .357 686 and a five shot.38 snubbie. They will both be in the family for generations to come.
I am a Smith & Wesson wheel gun collector and use a M&P45 daily. I love their products for the most part. In my opinion Smith & Wesson should do several things:
1) They should move their business to a right to work, gun friendly state that won’t tax them to death.
2) S&W should do away with the ridiculous internal locks on their revolvers except for the less free states that require them such as California, Illinois and Massachusetts.
3) S&W has done a good job of obtaining the police market with the M&P lineup. Build on that success. Be aggressive for military contracts as well.
I currently do not own any Smiths. I own several Rugers and I was thinking of trading my Redhawk for a Smith 629 but they want around $800.00 for a Smith so I decided to just keep the Redhawk.
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