The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39 Pistol Served America’s Navy SEALs With Distinction

One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to take out enemy sentries… and barking dogs. The Smith & Wesson Model 39 semi-automatic handgun served U.S. Navy ...
The National Interest

Smith & Wesson’s Model 39/59 Is Old (But Still One Tough Gun)

Key point: Smith & Wesson’s nine-millimeter handgun has earned a noteworthy place in American firearms history. One of the earliest American nine-millimeter pistols was adopted for wartime service to ...
MassLive

Smith & Wesson buys laser sight maker Crimson Trace

SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield gunmaker Smith & Wesson announced Tuesday that it has purchased Crimson Trace Corp., an Oregon maker of laser sights and tactical lighting for firearms, for $95 million.