Ruger MAX-9 and others meant the CCW market had multiple options that were similar or smaller in size while bringing significant increases in capacity. Smith & Wesson’s Shield Plus addresses ...

When Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P Shield Plus in 2021, it took what had already been a popular concealed-carry gun and brought it to the next level in terms of magazine capacity. Now ...

It’s been a few years since we’ve seen a new micro red dot from Vortex, but that’s not because they’ve given up on the category. They’ve quietly been at work designing a new red dot, the Defender CCW.

Nothing splits CCW enthusiasts like the debate ... Before we begin, though, a bit of history. The Shield is the older weapon, released back in 2005. Smith and Wesson designed this pistol to ...