08/29/2021 – Differences amongst generations present themselves in many ways. As an example, I was surprised when my spell/context checker advised “Amongst is often considered old-fashioned or pretentious in American English, so you may want to avoid it”. It seemed like only a few weeks ago when Mrs. Thornburg explained the difference between “among” and…
Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15 Sport II OR M-LOK Basic model, not a beginner's model
07/04/2021 We recently published a review of the Smith and Wesson M&P 15T and, now, thought it would be good to briefly cover the lower cost AR 15 in the Smith and Wesson line up. The M&P 15 and M&P 15 II are higher end products, factory supplied with a number of features and accessories…
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 SHIELD PLUS 13+ rounds in a micro-compact
05/30/2021 Yes I have been trying to improve my writing skills and to adopt some new perspectives. No, I have not yet succeeded and, no, I do not deem twenty years in pursuit of those illusive goals excessive. In any event, I signed up for the Wesleyan University Creative Writing Specialization Program. Tuition is typically…
Can the terms “AirLite” and “44 Mag” Really Coexist? Lightweight handguns... a personal journey... from my personal journal... really
03/28/2021 Is there utility in a lightweight revolver? Lightweight revolvers do not stress holsters or tug at belts and clothing, which makes them easier to conceal and more comfortable to carry. Lightweight revolvers stay out of the way while working, camping, fishing, hunting, or carrying other gear, so people tend to carry them, rather than…
S&W’s Performance Center® M&P®40 M2.0™ C.O.R.E. Pro Series®Part II Live fire and handloads
01/31/2021 The M&P40 M2.0 C.O.R.E. Pro Series makes time spent on the range… easy. No loud magnum barks and bites, no subcompact reciprocating slide wrist rotating, no tiny grip clutching. The M&P40 is mild mannered in every way with the exception of the bullet leaving the barrel. The handloads that follow cost effectively cover a…