Not really much more to say JMB wise. The day sort of snuck up on me, and the weather this week has not been conducive to taking photos.
SHOT show is going on through tomorrow. I’m not sure if they have any JMB tributes planned, not actually being there for the show and all.
(I did take a look at the requirements for getting media credentials. Frankly, they seem kind of onerous. But it might be worth taking a shot for 2026. What’s the worst that could happen? They say no and I save the price of a ticket to Vegas?)
Speaking of SHOT…as you know, Bob, I am an unabashed Smith and Wesson fanboy. Also as you know, Bob, I own some stock in Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. so I have a vested interest in how well the company does.
With that out of the way, the’ve been introducing some interesting things in the past week or so.
- They’ve extended the line of “Ultimate Carry” revolvers by adding two new ones in .32 H&R Magnum with titanium cylinders. I already have my Ultimate Carry in .38 Special, but I might very well pick up one of these.
- They’ve introduced new “Mountain Guns” in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Also something that’s tempting. The new ones are stainless steel, but it looks like the kind of dull stainless finish that I have on my 625 and I don’t find that obnoxious.
- The “no lock” classics: Model 10, Model 19, and Model 36 with no internal lock.
- Steel framed M&P pistols.
- And some new lever-action 1854 rifles.
I’m personally kind of excited about the way things are going.
(By the way: I wouldn’t exactly say I “missed” National Buy an AK Day. It was just there were so many things happening on Monday that I didn’t really want to post. Plus, I feel like the pressure is off at least until January 20, 2029.)