The Forty-Five Smith & Wesson: An Enduring Legacy
A Cartridge Cast in Necessity The story of the forty-five Smith & Wesson begins within the late nineteenth century. Because the U.S. navy sought a alternative for its .38-caliber revolvers, the necessity for a stronger handgun cartridge turned clear. The present .38s lacked the stopping energy wanted in sure fight eventualities. Recognizing this, each the … Read more
