Smith & Wesson Announces New Handgun Products for 2004.Business Editors SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2004 The legendary 152-year-old handgun maker, Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson U.S. gun manufacturer. The company has its roots in an 1852 partnership between Horace Smith (1808–93) and Daniel B. Wesson (1825–1906), who designed and marketed a lever-action, repeating magazine handgun that held a self-contained cartridge. Corp., a subsidiary of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : SWB SWB Stadtwerke Bonn SWB Scranton Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania region) SWB Short Wheel Base SWB Southwestern Bell SWB Subjective Well-Being (psychology) SWB Switchboard SWB Social Well-Being ) announces its new product offerings for 2004 being introduced today at the 2004 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. "The 2004 collection represents our continued commitment to bring new and innovative products to market that are exciting for our customers," said Roy Cuny, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation and Smith & Wesson Corp. "We are proud to continue the tradition of manufacturing the world's finest handguns made with American pride." Smith & Wesson will offer several new handguns and three new combination packages in 2004 including: Pistols Model SW1911Sc - A lightweight, easy to carry and conceal 1911 with a 4-1/4-inch barrel in the true "commander" style. Most after-market "commander" add-ons fit this gun. Other features include Cocobolo co·co·bo·lo n. pl. co·co·bo·los 1. Any of certain trees of the genus Dahlbergia in the pea family, especially D. retusa of Central America and Mexico. 2. wood grips, a grooved front strap and an external extractor for functional reliability. For those looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the time tested reliability of the .45 ACP (Associate Computing Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computers offered by the ICCP. It is geared to newcomers in the computing field. For more information, visit www.iccp.org. ACP - Algebra of Communicating Processes in a lightweight carry gun is the lightest weight 1911 designed. This Scandium scandium (skăn`dēəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Sc; at. no. 21; at. wt. 44.9559; m.p. 1,541°C;; b.p. 2,831°C;; sp. gr. 2.99 at 20°C;; valence +3. Scandium is a soft silver-white metal. Alloy frame performer weighs in at only 28.4 ounces. $1,029.00 MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) . Model SW1911 - Adjustable Target Sight - The first of two new 1911's from S&W for 2004. The new adjustable target sight SW1911 incorporates all of the features of the SW1911 introduced last year with the addition of a target configured, micro-click adjustable rear sight. The gun also features enhanced slide to frame fit, an ambidextrous ambidextrous /am·bi·dex·trous/ (am?bi-dek´strus) able to use either hand with equal dexterity. am·bi·dex·trous adj. Able to use both hands with equal facility. safety lever, an ergonomically improved grip safety, 20 line per inch checkering on the front strap and Cocobolo wood grips. $1,049.00 MSRP. Model 22A - Camo - Smith & Wesson's classic .22 LR rimfire pistol is now available with the new Mossy moss·y adj. moss·i·er, moss·i·est 1. Covered with moss or something like moss: mossy banks. 2. Resembling moss. 3. Old-fashioned; antiquated. Oak Break Up(R) camo finish, for small game hunting. $355.00 MSRP. Revolvers Model 500 - Four-inch Barrel - The ultimate dangerous game defensive handgun is now available with a four-inch barrel including standard compensator. A breakthrough design in interchangeable muzzle compensator introduces the world's most powerful production revolver in this new barrel size. Additional non-ported and ported compensators of various lengths and patterns will be available from Smith & Wesson. The new 500 is the designed to pack with you into the back country, small enough to wear all day hiking, fishing or hunting, and powerful enough to save your life. $1150.00 MSRP. Model 325PD - Proven stopping power with .45 ACP in a 21.5-ounce Scandium Alloy and Titanium revolver. A 2 1/2-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, HIVIZ(R) front sight and six-round capacity make this an easily concealable, yet powerful carry option. $907.00 MSRP. Model 351PD - A new addition to the AirLite(R) line of revolvers, this seven shot, Scandium Alloy .22 Magnum(R) with a two-inch barrel is a great rimfire carry gun. $625.00 MSRP. Performance Center(R) The Smith & Wesson Performance Center provides limited, unique design and special feature firearms to the world's most experienced and demanding shooters and hunters. The new offerings for 2004 will not disappoint those who expect nothing but the best from the Smith & Wesson Performance Center: Model 1911 - High quality custom 1911 in blackened black·en v. black·ened, black·en·ing, black·ens v.tr. 1. To make black. 2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. matte stainless steel. Features include an adjustable target rear sight, external oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. extractor, magazine well extension, 30 LPI (Lines Per Inch) The number of lines printed in a vertical inch. (language) LPI - A PL/I interpreter for IBM PCs and workstations. ftp://ftp.wustl.edu/mirrors/msdos/pli/runpli1a.arc. E-mail: <rcg@lpi.liant.com>. front strap checkering, unique slide serrations, a firing pin block safety system independent of trigger pull, match barrel, fully checkered wine colored laminate grips, an ambidextrous manual safety and a Performance Center gun rug. All critical slide/frame/barrel relationships have been hand lapped to produce a tight, smooth and reliably functioning pistol. $1,072.00 MSRP Model 327 - An eight shot, Titanium Alloy cylinder and Scandium Alloy frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum(R). The barrel is a two-inch shrouded sleeve. This may be the finest, lightweight, high capacity, high power carry revolver made. It includes two full moon clips, Cocobolo wood round butt grips and a Performance Center gun rug for $1,179.00 MSRP. Model 952 Stainless - Bullseye An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced. See also reference point. discipline accuracy and IDPA IDPA Illinois Department of Public Aid IDPA International Defensive Pistol Association IDPA Indian Documentary Producers Association (India) IDPA International Dart Players Association (UK) reliability in an all stainless steel, single action pistol. The most accurate 9mm target pistol available. Features include an adjustable black target rear sight, a firing pin block safety system independent of trigger pull, hand-fitted frame to slide and a match grade 410 stainless steel barrel. $2032.00 MSRP. New Combinations Model 642 with Crimson Trace Laser Grips - The classic hammerless, five-shot Airweight revolver chambered in .38 S&W Special +P now comes with factory installed Crimson Trace(R) Laser Grips. Combining the no snag, hammerless design of the 642 with the rapid target acquisition capability of Crimson Trace Laser Grips(R) offers low-light precision aiming capabilities in an easy carry personal protection package. $695.00 MSRP. Model 637 Carry Combo - The classic Airweight revolver, with the Chiefs Special(R) frame design, is now packaged with an Uncle Mike's Kydex(R) belt holster. The small frame 637 is chambered for .38 S&W Special +P. The holster keeps the gun in its place while carried and easily accessible when the need arrives. $463.00 MSRP. Model 908S Carry Combo - The rugged, all metal traditional double action pistol chambered in 9mm now comes packaged with an Uncle Mike's Kydex belt holster. $603.00 MSRP. Stocking Dealer Exclusives Smith & Wesson Stocking Dealers are given exclusive opportunities on new products. Two 2004 introductions are offered with limited availability only through these certified firearm outlets. Model 25 Mountain Gun - Following in the footsteps of the 629 Mountain Gun, a favorite of hunters, guides and backcountry packers. Model 686 Semi-Lug 5-Inch - The popular .357 Magnum revolver now available with a five-inch heavy half-lug barrel. Seven round cylinder, L-sized frame and barrel built from stainless steel with satin stainless finish. Light gathering HIVIZ(R) orange dot sight gives the shooter quick sight alignment. About Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is the parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world's leading producers of quality handguns, law enforcement products and firearm safety and security products. Law enforcement personnel, military personnel, target shooters, hunters, collectors and firearms enthusiasts throughout the world have used the Company's products with confidence for more than 152 years. Smith & Wesson Corp. also manufacturers and markets Smith & Wesson branded handcuffs hand·cuff n. A restraining device consisting of a pair of strong, connected hoops that can be tightened and locked about the wrists and used on one or both arms of a prisoner in custody; a manacle. Often used in the plural. tr.v. and other products utilizing its metal working expertise. For more information, visit http://www.smith-wesson.com |
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