Smith & Wesson

Famous firearms company

Smith & Wesson is an American firearms manufacturer, one of the oldest and most recognized gun brands.

Founded in 1852, the company is especially known for revolvers and pistols.

The name often stands in for handguns generally: He pulled a Smith & Wesson from his coat.

Abbreviated S&W.

firearms

revolver

Pistol with rotating chamber

sidearm · ammunition · cartridge · caliber · barrel · cylinder · trigger · chamber · grip · holster

brand

American

From the U.S.

legacy · trademark · logo · manufacturer · iconic · classic · trusted · industry · catalog · warranty

defense

protection

Guarding against harm

home defense · deterrent · backup · personal safety · EDC · duty weapon · safeguard

lawenforcement

police

Civil law enforcement

badge · patrol · detective · backup gun · department · issued · agency · standard-issue · uniform

marksmanship

accuracy

Degree of correctness

sharpshooter · sighting · zeroing · trajectory · range · steady · grouping · stance · draw · trigger pull

Categories
Opposites
firearm manufacturer rivalry

Smith & WessonColt

Young male equine

Glock · Ruger · Beretta · Remington

weapon vs. peace advocacy

Smith & WessonAmnesty International

Human rights advocacy group

armed vs. unarmed protection

Smith & Wessonpepper spray

Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol

taser · martial arts · nonviolent resistance · de-escalation · bodyguard

Family

Smith, locksmith, blacksmith, smithy, goldsmith, silversmith, gunsmith, tinsmith, metalsmith

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG