Folks are buying 'em in record numbers the last year or two. There are a few discrepancies seen in this kind of reporting, not the least of which is that the writers are but poorly knowledgeable about the topic of firearms, eminently adept at bullshi!!ing the readers. I fear such fact weighs against the buyers' safety in the long run. Any prospective individual seeking the right to carry a weapon for self defense purposes should beyond any doubt become acceptably aware of both the consequences immediate to initial carry, those which may present later, and most importantly, intimate understanding of how their chosen weapon was designed to function, how it actually does function, how it may malfunction, and whether it is an appropriate choice to suit their needs.
All of these considerations are very well explained in complete detail by Massad Ayoob in his book on Firearms Self Defense. Ayoob was a long-time cop in New Hampshire, has written numerous articles pertaining to firearms self defense, and appeared in many courtroom trials as an "expert witness". I urge any newcomer to this culture consideration to seek out and carefully read Ayoob's excellent advice. imp
With concealed carry a primary concern for gun buyers, Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield line of subcompact guns has proved extremely popular, with over 1 million guns produced. Image: Smith & Wesson Holding.
"There are probably as many favorite guns among firearms enthusiasts as there are models manufactured. One way to determine what the "best" gun is is to see what people are buying. But that's not a straightforward endeavor.
Since Smith & Wesson Holding (NASDAQ:SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger (NYSE:RGR) are the only publicly traded gunsmiths, we're able to gain some insights into their sales, but mostly of broad categories rather than specific models."
"For example, Smith & Wesson reported that fiscal-second-quarter sales were driven 15% higher by demand for its polymer shield and M&P models, while Ruger pointed to demand for its new AR-556 modern sporting rifle and LC9 pistol as reason sell-through from independent distributors to retailers jumped 28% in its last period. But with the bulk of the balance of the industry privately held, it's hard to get a read on who's buying what."
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All of these considerations are very well explained in complete detail by Massad Ayoob in his book on Firearms Self Defense. Ayoob was a long-time cop in New Hampshire, has written numerous articles pertaining to firearms self defense, and appeared in many courtroom trials as an "expert witness". I urge any newcomer to this culture consideration to seek out and carefully read Ayoob's excellent advice. imp
With concealed carry a primary concern for gun buyers, Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield line of subcompact guns has proved extremely popular, with over 1 million guns produced. Image: Smith & Wesson Holding.
"There are probably as many favorite guns among firearms enthusiasts as there are models manufactured. One way to determine what the "best" gun is is to see what people are buying. But that's not a straightforward endeavor.
Since Smith & Wesson Holding (NASDAQ:SWHC) and Sturm, Ruger (NYSE:RGR) are the only publicly traded gunsmiths, we're able to gain some insights into their sales, but mostly of broad categories rather than specific models."
"For example, Smith & Wesson reported that fiscal-second-quarter sales were driven 15% higher by demand for its polymer shield and M&P models, while Ruger pointed to demand for its new AR-556 modern sporting rifle and LC9 pistol as reason sell-through from independent distributors to retailers jumped 28% in its last period. But with the bulk of the balance of the industry privately held, it's hard to get a read on who's buying what."
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