Riding Shotgun: Derya's 18-Inch EX1400 Coach

The phrase "riding shotgun" comes from stagecoach messengers who sat beside the driver with a short double-barreled gun, and Derya Arms has built a new shotgun for the same job. The EX1400 Coach is a 12-gauge side-by-side with 18-inch barrels, a compact break-action gun made for fast po...

By Eric B •

The Next Chapter: Smith & Wesson Announces Acquisition of Savage Arms

MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced it has acquired Savage Arms, Inc., the 132-year-old Westfield, Massachusetts-based maker of legendary rifles and shotguns, from JDH Holdings, for $160 mil...

By Eric G •

Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal

Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a $160 million cash-and-stock transaction, expanding its presence in the hunting rifle and shotgun markets. The post Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut •

Berkley Shrimperor – Built to Rule Inshore

Makers of Gulp and PowerBait soft plastics, Berkley Fishing is back with another high-quality inshore lure with the new PowerBait Shrimperor. This is a new shrimp imitation that combines an ultra-realistic shrimp profile with lifelike leg movements, a natural gliding action, and a durable line-th...

By Eugene L. •

M40 Sniper Rifle – A Vietnam War Icon

The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...

By Cory Ross •

POTD: Manufrance Seven-Shot Volley Rifle – Seven Barrels, One Pull

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a rifle built for a job that doesn’t exist anymore. This is a Manufrance seven-barrel volley gun in 30 rimfire, made in St. Étienne, France, sometime in the 1880s or 1890s for the professional hunting market. The idea was simple and a...

By Sam.S •

S&W Buys Savage: A Growth Playbook for Independent FFLs

Smith & Wesson's $160 million purchase of Savage Arms puts two major long-gun lines under one roof. A practical growth playbook for independent FFL dealers: audit your supplier concentration, lock terms while two reps still compete, and make sure local buyers can actually find you.

By Gary Stone •
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