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| Smith & Wesson; New shotguns | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: 16th December 2006 - 02:39 AM (170 Views) | |
| photopro | 16th December 2006 - 02:39 AM Post #1 |
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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. photopro |
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| win22 | 17th December 2006 - 12:56 AM Post #2 |
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photopro 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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| photopro | 17th December 2006 - 01:16 AM Post #3 |
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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. photopro |
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| win22 | 17th December 2006 - 11:21 AM Post #4 |
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photopro 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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| hawkeye | 17th December 2006 - 03:57 PM Post #5 |
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CROW & FOX Killer BUT scared SHITLESS of DAREBEAR
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No it was his cap gun when he was a kid B) B) B)
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MIKE Hawkeye the noooooooooooo CLICK TO WATCH
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| win22 | 17th December 2006 - 04:51 PM Post #6 |
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I only ever had a lonestar |
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| photopro | 17th December 2006 - 05:59 PM Post #7 |
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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. photopro |
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| win22 | 18th December 2006 - 12:48 AM Post #8 |
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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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| photopro | 18th December 2006 - 01:18 AM Post #9 |
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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. photopro |
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| win22 | 19th December 2006 - 08:51 PM Post #10 |
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I can't shoot pistols anymore :angry: |
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