News & Analysis: Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Deal
Smith & Wesson acquires Savage Arms in a $160 million deal, expanding its hunting firearms portfolio as the industry continues to consolidate.
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Smith & Wesson acquires Savage Arms in a $160 million deal, expanding its hunting firearms portfolio as the industry continues to consolidate.
Smith & Wesson expands its concealed carry lineup with the Bodyguard 38 2.0, a lightweight .38 Special +P revolver featuring a 1.875” barrel, five-shot capacity, and double-action-only operation. Designed for personal defense, it includes ambidextrous controls, enhanced sights, and an optional Crimson Trace integrated laser.
Smith & Wesson and Davidson’s have released exclusive Performance Center M&P Shield X pistols featuring threaded barrels, optics-ready slides, and optional compensator configurations. Available now, pricing starts at $699 MSRP and goes up to $749 MSRP depending on the model.
Smith & Wesson and TALO Distributors have partnered to release two limited-edition Performance Center M&P 2.0 pistols. The collaboration introduces a Copper polymer-frame model and a Gold metal-frame variant, both featuring fluted match-grade barrels, compensators from Strike Industries, optics-ready slides, night sights, and flat-face triggers. Both pistols are available now through TALO distributors.
Smith & Wesson continues to expand its user-friendly defensive pistol lineup with the introduction of the Equalizer Carry Comp in 9mm. The newest addition to the Equalizer family seeks to expand on the platform’s reputation for accessibility and control in a subcompact form factor.
On Friday, Smith & Wesson unveiled the new M&P Metal HD Series, expanding its Metal lineup with two distinct models: the M&P Metal HD and the...
When it comes to the firearms world, Smith & Wesson consistently delivers quality products, and the M&P FPC is no exception.
Smith & Wesson has once again raised the bar with its M&P M2.0 pistol, continuing to build upon the precision, reliability, and performance that their 2.0 family is known for.
Smith & Wesson has launched the CSX E-Series, an advanced micro-compact pistol line building upon the original CSX released in January 2022.
At SHOT Show 2025, Smith & Wesson unveiled the latest addition to their Spec Series lineup: the M&P9 Metal HD – Spec Series V. This new pistol combines the trusted ergonomics and reliability of the M&P platform with a steel frame construction, delivering enhanced performance and control.