April 2010

Smith Lover’s Quandary: Is One Of These 9mms Right for You?

A reader-generated story idea intrigued us: In a line as vast as Smith & Wesson’s handguns, how does the shooter who likes the brand allocate his money? We look at three options.

In this test we have a diverse trio of pistols that offer a wide look at some of what's available in the world of Smith & Wesson's full-size 9mm handguns. We acquired a striker-fired M&P 9 Pro Series with fiber optic front sight (No. 178010, $830). Next up was a 9mm 1911-type pistol in the SW1911 Pro Series (No. 178017, $1683). Last, we assessed the Performance Center-built Model 952 (No. 170244, $2402), which is essentially a remake of the old 38-Special-only Model 52, but for 9mm ammunition. …

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