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Smith & Wesson; New shotguns
Topic Started: 16th December 2006 - 02:39 AM (170 Views)
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A newly announced snippet from across the pond:

Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 154-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, today announced that it will enter the
market for shotguns in 2007 and plans to unveil two new lines of innovative
shotguns at this year's Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show,
January 11-14, 2007 in Orlando, Florida.
Michael F. Golden, Smith & Wesson's President and CEO, said, "We
conducted an extensive study in 2004 which told us that consumer purchase
intent strongly supported a Smith & Wesson entry into the long gun market
for rifles and shotguns. At approximately $1 billion, nearly 60% larger
than our traditional revolver and pistol market, the long gun market
represents a significant opportunity for growth. The study further
indicated that the Company's brand would be well-received in the highly
fragmented, $350 million shotgun segment. As a result, we have entered into
an agreement with a team of industry veterans, who have formed a
partnership and constructed manufacturing facilities with the sole purpose
of producing our innovative line of Smith & Wesson designed shotguns."
Smith & Wesson Elite Series(tm)
The Elite Series will initially consist of the Elite Gold(tm)
side-by-side 20-gauge shotguns, and the Elite Silver(tm) over-and-under
12-gauge shotguns. The Elite Gold models will feature a patent-pending,
Smith & Wesson designed trigger plate action, which enables a gracefully
rounded and sculpted receiver; hand-cut checkering and engraving; AAA
(grade III) Turkish walnut stocks; and a precise wood-to-metal fit. The
Elite Silver Series will feature over-and-under 12-gauge shotguns that
share the same custom design features as the Gold Series, with the addition
of machined, monobloc barrels. Both the Elite Gold and Elite Silver
shotguns will be crafted with hand engraved receivers finished in a true
bone charcoal case hardening, for added protection and distinct coloring.
The Smith & Wesson Elite Series will provide consumers with high-end
shotguns in a value-added price range. Additional configurations and gauges
within the series will be added in the future.
Smith & Wesson Heirloom Warranty(tm)
In conjunction with the launch of its Elite Series, Smith & Wesson will
introduce the Smith & Wesson Heirloom Warranty program, which will come
standard with the purchase of each Elite Series shotgun. The Heirloom
Warranty program is the first warranty of its kind in the firearms
industry, and provides both the original buyer, as well as the buyer's
chosen heir, with a lifetime warranty on all Elite Series shotguns.
Smith & Wesson 1000 Series(tm)
The Smith & Wesson 1000 Series of semi-automatic shotguns has been
designed with features that place the 1000 Series among the lightest weight
and most reliable self-loading shotguns on the market. At the core of the
new 1000 Series is a gas cylinder mechanism that has been uniquely
engineered to deliver top performance, regardless of even the harshest
conditions. Lightweight, durable and capable of handling today's hardest
recoiling loads, the 1000 Series will initially be available in 29 separate
configurations. Each shotgun in the 1000 Series will also feature a broad
array of components and accessories to satisfy the needs of professional
sportsmen as well as novice hunters.
The Smith & Wesson Elite Gold and Elite Silver Series of shotguns, as
well as the new 1000 Series of semi-automatic shotguns, have been designed
by Smith & Wesson and incorporate several pending patents. Because the
series will be produced in facilities dedicated entirely to manufacturing
Smith & Wesson shotguns, as opposed to private labeling, Smith & Wesson
shotguns will be distinct and unique in the marketplace.

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Not the first time Smith and Wesson have been in the shotgun game. Parker Hale used to bring them in, a pump and a semi-auto.
I think they were made in Japan last time??
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From the write-up it looks like they have committed substantial funding to this. Maybe any previous attempts were looked on as dipping their toe in the water. I have had some experience of their S&W branded shooting irons in the past, and the quality was very good - hopefully their own shotguns won't disappoint.

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Was that pistols or long-guns?
I had chance to buy a S&W pump shotgun a few months ago but passed on it wish I had bought it now.
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Was that pistols or long-guns?
I had chance to buy a S&W pump shotgun a few months ago but passed on it wish I had bought it now.

No it was his cap gun when he was a kid B) B) B) **sniper** **sniper**
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Was that pistols or long-guns?
I had chance to buy a S&W pump shotgun a few months ago but passed on it wish I had bought it now.

No it was his cap gun when he was a kid B) B) B) **sniper** **sniper**

I only ever had a lonestar
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Was that pistols or long-guns?


It was a 0.22 revolver. It was several years ago (x several !!) when I was a member of a local gun club firing semi-autos. The revolver was great fun and very well made. I also used to plink at tins etc on my father-in-law's place.

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Was that pistols or long-guns?


It was a 0.22 revolver. It was several years ago (x several !!) when I was a member of a local gun club firing semi-autos. The revolver was great fun and very well made. I also used to plink at tins etc on my father-in-law's place.

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Nearly ten years ago unless you have lived outside of the UK mainland recently. The plinking at tin cans reminds me of a shooter I used to know who once told me how they used to shoot pistols in his garden at the weekend. (you didn't used to live near Withernsea did you??)
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Ten years !! It doesn't seem that long ago, and what difference has it made - nothing.
The area where we were shooting wasn't Withernsea, this was on the edge of a national park area in North Yorkshire.

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Dec 18 2006, 01:18 AM
Ten years !! It doesn't seem that long ago, and what difference has it made.
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I can't shoot pistols anymore :angry:
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