Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. M&p Shield 9mm Serial Number Lookup M&P9 SHIELD EZ Easy to use features in a compact, slim design. M&p Shield Serial Number Location GUN FINDER M&p Shield Serial Number Lookup Online. Answer a few questions to find the right products for you. Looking to identify this weapon I inherited for home insurance purposes. Purchased and downloaded the standard catalogue but still having trouble In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 . REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN: If your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is included in this recall, we will arrange for the return of your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection.Just ignore them. There is no valid reason I can think of that a buyer would need to know the serial number. There is no serial number lookup tool to indicate if the Shield is "legit", so I don't know how this person would even be able to tell if the serial number is real or not, plus fake Shields are not a thing. Nov 25, 2020 · In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 . FOR OWNERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES: Original Serial # locations: Here are the 6 (or 7 on Triple Locks) pre war fixed sight frame serial # locations and locations remaining after WW II thru ~1956 to look for: 1. Gun butt* - or forestrap* on I frames/single shots with grips that cover the butt. 2. Barrel - bottom of barrel or in extractor shroud. 3.Product Registration. Congratulations, you are now the owner of a Smith & Wesson firearm. We are confident that you will receive years of reliable use. Please take a moment to fill out this brief product registration. Thank you for your time and thank you for choosing Smith & Wesson.Cool technology to make finding and buying parts a breeze, including Serial Number Lookup, PartSPIN® and Smart Manuals, found on partstown.com and our industry-leading mobile app; An exceptional customer experience from the team you know and trust with every email, live chat, text and phone call, provided by a friendly and knowledgeable team 13 round and 10 round magazines included. Tactile and audible trigger reset. Extremely thin and lightweight - can be comfortably carried all day. M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems allow for disassembly without pulling the trigger. Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim.The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus for sale at Omaha Outdoors packs a 10+1 or 13+1 round capacity into a micro-compact package with the added security of a manual thumb safety. This striker fired…Jan 24, 2011 · I have the original box for an M&P 9mm that I bought used and the only number on the sticker that isn't obvious is 6194. Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010. NOT ALL M&P SHIELD EZ PISTOLS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2020 AND OCTOBER 31, 2020 ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. If your pistol was manufactured between these dates, please enter the serial number inscribed on your pistol in the field below to determine if it is included in this recall. You may enter multiple serial numbers. Sep 23, 2019 · Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week. Purchased 06/09/12. S/N: DXP21nn. Test Fired: 04/27/2012. NO, it's not a typo. It's the actual serial number prefix. Read some of the threads about how many Shields S&W is producing daily and you'll see why the serial number prefixes are where they are. See for yourself.S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Full Installation Service S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Full Installation Service is a Flat Rate that will cover the installation of all S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Parts installed at one time.We will not install any other parts but our own. No exceptions.THIS IS THE SERVICE FEE ONLY.Mar 31, 2016 · 2. jonesy814 · #4 · Mar 31, 2016. jemader said: Greetings, I'm brand new here. I'm hoping to get as much information as I can about my Smith & Wesson .38 special revolver. It is a 5 shot and the cylinder swings out. The serial number BDV8437 is marked underneath the butt of the hand grip. It has a 2" (or slightly less) barrel. SKU: 11808 9MM CALIBER 7,8 CAPACITY MICRO-COMPACT FRAME SIZE WEIGHT: 20.8 oz WIDTH: 0.95 in HEIGHT: 4.6 in OVERALL DIMENSIONS Product Features The reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it. We took the power and features of our full sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand.Product Registration. Congratulations, you are now the owner of a Smith & Wesson firearm. We are confident that you will receive years of reliable use. Please take a moment to fill out this brief product registration. Thank you for your time and thank you for choosing Smith & Wesson.Nov 28, 2020 · In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 . REMEDY/ACTION TO BE TAKEN: If your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is included in this recall, we will arrange for the return of your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection. Gun Reviews by Women – Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center – Kenzie. Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Review Right-handed The Browning Buck Mark URX has a single stroke cocking mechanism with break .... Then enter your serial number and model if needed or search the list of complete serial numbers for each Make. Additional Makes and serial numbers will be .... 43# BROWNING WASP RECURVE BOW, RIGHT HANDED, 56" AMO, NO STRESS CRACKS OR TWISTED LIMBS ... Check to see ...Nov 24, 2020 · Smith & Wesson has announced a recall of some of their M&P Shield EZ pistols made in 2020. The issue involves potentially cracked hammers that may, in worst case scenarios, cause multiple discharges without pressing the trigger. Consumers can call 888-871-7114 or go online to the S&W Shield EZ Recall website to enter their serial numbers to see ... manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 UPC DESCRIPTION 022188878486 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD BL 022188879315 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD PR 022188869743 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD BL 022188879216 S&W SHIELD 2.0 9MM 3.675 IN. 022188879209 S&W SHIELD 2.0 9MM 3.675 IN.The replacement frames will have identical serial numbers to our customer's original firearm except the numeral 1 will be added as a prefix. If you believe your firearm is within this range, please call 1-866-225-4098 to take advantage of the ultimate in customer service.Aug 18, 2017 · 4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. by Richard Johnson. August 18, 2017. Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield pistols have been some of the most popular handguns introduced in the past decade. Single-stack pistols available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, the guns have struck a chord with many citizens looking for self-defense ... Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I.The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFAny M&P 15-22 rifle manufactured after February 1, 2019 is subject to this safety issue. You can enter your serial number at Smith-Wesson.com to see if it is included in this announcement. Smith & Wesson is also offering a free bolt inspection gauge if you want to inspect for the issue yourself. If you have additional questions you can contact ...torontosecurity said: Smith and Wesson has just issued a safety warning for all S&W M&P Shield owners. The issue in question is related to the lower trigger on the firearm. Please note, Smith and Wesson is NOT issuing a recall on the Shield pistols, but is encouraging all owners to have their firearms inspected to see if the issue in question ...Jul 13, 2021 · M&p Shield 9mm Serial Number Lookup. M&m Candy. M&p Shield Serial Number. 1952 = 7369 - 21342. 1955 = 55050 - 75000. 1957 = 117770 - 125000. 1962 = starts at 295000. 1969 = ends at 786544. J serial Prefix serial numbers. University of South Florida University of South Florida. Address: 4202 E. Tampa, FL 33620 Tap to view in Google Map; phone ... Aug 30, 2006 · From what I've read in this thread, S & W MP's serial # must move to the next letter in the alphabet at 9,999. That makes sense to me anyway. Mine is MPB35XX bought on July 22nd, 2006. i am trying to get information on manufacture dates relative to serial numbers. My interest is in .32 and .38 safety hammerless lemonsqueezer revolvers. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! There is a great reference book most of us use called the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Edition, by Supica and Nahas.Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area. Pistols - The serial number is located on the side of the frame. Sigma series - The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun.This Smith & Wesson® M&P® Shield M2.0™ Semi-Auto Pistol comes factory-enhanced from the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, with a ported barrel and HI VIZ® fiber optic sights. The ported barrel, combined with a high grip-to-barrel bore axis, reduces muzzle flip to sustain accurate shot placement during rapid fire; and the fiber-optic ...Jul 25, 2022 · Next, go to Smith & Wesson’s website and navigate to their “Support” page. On this page, you will see a link that says “Serial Number Lookup.”. Click on this link and you will be taken to a new page where you can enter your gun’s serial number. After entering the serial number, hit the “Search” button and you will be given a ... To determine if this consumer advisory applies to your pistol, please utilize our serial number verification tool. If your pistol is subject to this advisory, please call Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852 or email us at [email protected]. A FedEx return label and shipping instructions to facilitate the return of your M&P 380 ...Next, go to Smith & Wesson’s website and navigate to their “Support” page. On this page, you will see a link that says “Serial Number Lookup.”. Click on this link and you will be taken to a new page where you can enter your gun’s serial number. After entering the serial number, hit the “Search” button and you will be given a ...Serial Number Lookup. The faster and easier way to find the exact OEM parts AND see available warranty information for your equipment.search. Dealer Locator. HOME. Products. SHIELD PLUS. SHIELD PLUS SERIES. Price Range - Filters. ... M&P®9 SHIELD PLUS OPTICS READY THUMB SAFETY 10+1 ROUND. 9MM $549 ... search. Dealer Locator. HOME. Products. SHIELD PLUS. SHIELD PLUS SERIES. Price Range - Filters. ... M&P®9 SHIELD PLUS OPTICS READY THUMB SAFETY 10+1 ROUND. 9MM $549 ...When contacting customer service, please have the owner name, address, model and serial number available. The information will help the service representative to expedite your request. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION. By Telephone: (USA) 1-800-331-0852 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST (International) 1-413-781-8300 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST ...Sigma series – The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun. SW99 – The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the pistol. The Serial contains letter prefixes and numbers which are significant in outlining the manufacturing date. We have reviewed the numbers by the year of issue.Jul 25, 2022 · Next, go to Smith & Wesson’s website and navigate to their “Support” page. On this page, you will see a link that says “Serial Number Lookup.”. Click on this link and you will be taken to a new page where you can enter your gun’s serial number. After entering the serial number, hit the “Search” button and you will be given a ... Tactile and audible trigger reset. Extremely thin and lightweight - can be comfortably carried all day. M&P’s patented take-down lever and sear deactivation systems all for disassembly without pulling the trigger. Optimal 18-degree grip angle for natural point of aim. Armornite® durable corrosion resistant finish.Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Gun Review. By Kenzie . Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Specifications. Gun Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson. Model: M&P Shield Performance Center. Caliber: 9mm. Barrel Length: 3.1″ Ammunition Capacity: 7 or 8. Price: $400 . Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Usage and FeaturesGun Reviews by Women – Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center – Kenzie. Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Review Right-handedlegelegel said: I wonder what it would cost to upgrade an old S&W M&P 15-22 to match the "Sport" improved changes. Last I checked, a set of the Magpul pop up sights cost about $80. Their handguards run $30-40. If you really shopped around for sales you might get sights and handguard for $100.09-10-10, 10:29. To find out when your M&P was made..look on the label on the box, under the SKU number is a smaller number. For example, on mine it's 9183..This means it was made in '09, on the 183rd day of the year..I got this little tidbit from the M&P forum.. Just checked the box on my issued 9mm M&P.The "alphanumeric" - letters followed by numbers - serial numbers began in 1980. The S&W L frames, your Mod 586, were the first S&W's produced with this type of serial number. Yours then was produced in 1980-81 with some of that serial number as late as Oct of 1982. It's is very nice 357, one of the first ones too. GGFAug 30, 2006 · From what I've read in this thread, S & W MP's serial # must move to the next letter in the alphabet at 9,999. That makes sense to me anyway. Mine is MPB35XX bought on July 22nd, 2006. Call them a little after 8AM Eastern on a Wednesday or Thursday. If you get a cool CS rep they can pull up a screen that has more info then you need to know. Date of manufacture, distributor sold to, etc. They will need your serial number. If you send an Email you might get a reply in a week.You can also get the Serial from the Shield Settings if You did not make a record from the box's. 1. Silk40dd. 3y. 0. If you look where the gold decal writing is on the bottom on the one side where CC is written etc! On the bottom side (near the scan code square under it is the serial! Apr 9, 2011 · Look down at the bottom and you will see Product with a number under it. Next is Serial# (with a number under it too) and just to the right of the serial# (in smaller numbers) are four (maybe 5) numbers. That is your M&P's Birthday. Example: One of mine is 8240. The first number is the year "8" = 2008. The next "240" are the day of the year it ... Jul 25, 2022 · Next, go to Smith & Wesson’s website and navigate to their “Support” page. On this page, you will see a link that says “Serial Number Lookup.”. Click on this link and you will be taken to a new page where you can enter your gun’s serial number. After entering the serial number, hit the “Search” button and you will be given a ... The upper and lower receivers are constructed from 7075 T6 aluminum with a hard coat black anodized finish. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus, Semi-auto, 9mm, 3.1' Barrel, No Thumb Safety, Tritium, 13+1 Rounds Buyer's Club $569.99 Non-Member $599.99 Was $629.99 Be the first to write a review! The manufacturer imprints a combination of digits on the body of the weapon. This number is stamped onto the metal portions of the handle, receiver, slide or trigger guard, making it less likely to wear off over time. A person who purchased a gun from a licensed firearms dealer can ask them for help in locating the serial number.The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus for sale at Omaha Outdoors packs a 10+1 or 13+1 round capacity into a micro-compact package with the added security of a manual thumb safety. This striker fired…model: caliber type code: shots fwu storage: 20141; iver johnson; ija top break; 38 pr; 5 23-h-163; none (age) (harrington & richardson Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Gun Review. By Kenzie . Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Specifications. Gun Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson. Model: M&P Shield Performance Center. Caliber: 9mm. Barrel Length: 3.1″ Ammunition Capacity: 7 or 8. Price: $400 . Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Performance Center Usage and FeaturesM&P®9 M2.0 4 INCH OPTICS READY NO THUMB SAFETY FLAT DARK EARTH COMPACT SERIES. 9MM. $ 659. View. Compare. COMPACT.Purchased 06/09/12. S/N: DXP21nn. Test Fired: 04/27/2012. NO, it's not a typo. It's the actual serial number prefix. Read some of the threads about how many Shields S&W is producing daily and you'll see why the serial number prefixes are where they are. See for yourself. Do a Google search. Enter the words "gun serial number" in the search bar, followed by the portion of the number before the first hyphen. This tells you the gun's maker. For example, with a gun serial number of 331-12345, just enter 331. The search "gun serial number 331" brings up results for the Ruger SR9, which is the gun's correct make and ...M&P9 M2.0. NEW. $626.99. Reliable and easy to use, the Smith & Wesson M&P9 is a striker-fired, semi-automatic handgun chambered in 9mm, offered with or without a thumb safety. The frame is made ...In this case (or if you are unsure of your date of manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 . FOR OWNERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus for sale at Omaha Outdoors packs a 10+1 or 13+1 round capacity into a micro-compact package with the added security of a manual thumb safety. This striker fired…Revolvers. The serial number on revolvers can usually be found on the butt or the frame of the revolver and may be located under the grips. The Smith & Wesson Model 19, for instance, requires that you remove the grips to get to the serial number printed on the butt plate, though it can also be found on the frame.Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area. Pistols - The serial number is located on the side of the frame. Sigma series - The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun. May 13, 2022 · The Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus for sale at Omaha Outdoors packs a 10+1 or 13+1 round capacity into a micro-compact package with the added security of a manual thumb safety. This striker fired… Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area. Pistols - The serial number is located on the side of the frame. Sigma series - The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun. You can also get the Serial from the Shield Settings if You did not make a record from the box's. 1. Silk40dd. 3y. 0. If you look where the gold decal writing is on the bottom on the one side where CC is written etc! On the bottom side (near the scan code square under it is the serial! i am trying to get information on manufacture dates relative to serial numbers. My interest is in .32 and .38 safety hammerless lemonsqueezer revolvers. welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! There is a great reference book most of us use called the Standard Catalog of S&W, 3rd Edition, by Supica and Nahas.When contacting customer service, please have the owner name, address, model and serial number available. The information will help the service representative to expedite your request. GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION. By Telephone: (USA) 1-800-331-0852 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST (International) 1-413-781-8300 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM EST ...I have the original box for an M&P 9mm that I bought used and the only number on the sticker that isn't obvious is 6194. Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010.S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Full Installation Service S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Full Installation Service is a Flat Rate that will cover the installation of all S&W M&P SHIELD 1.0 / 2.0 Parts installed at one time.We will not install any other parts but our own. No exceptions.THIS IS THE SERVICE FEE ONLY.I have the original box for an M&P 9mm that I bought used and the only number on the sticker that isn't obvious is 6194. Above the SKU is a four-digit code that breaks down as follows: first digit indicates year of manufacture. e.g. 9 would be 2009, 0 would be 2010.Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard. Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip.manufacture), simply go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input your serial number, or call 888-871-7114 UPC DESCRIPTION 022188878486 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD BL 022188879315 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD PR 022188869743 S&W SHIELD 2.0 380ACP 8RD BL 022188879216 S&W SHIELD 2.0 9MM 3.675 IN. 022188879209 S&W SHIELD 2.0 9MM 3.675 IN. We are asking consumers of all M&P9 Shield EZ, and M&P380 Shield EZ, including Performance Center models, to go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input their serial number, or call 888-871-7114, to determine whether the hammer of their M&P Shield EZ Pistol was from a manufacturing lot that was potentially affected. This notice applies ONLY to certain ...Philip Van Cleave. Firearms Instructor. Master's Degree. 3,232 satisfied customers. I have a Smith/Wesson .38 special with serial number 2D10298. I have a Smith/Wesson .38 special with serial number 2D10298. I am trying to determine the age and approximate value. 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Aug 30, 2006 · From what I've read in this thread, S & W MP's serial # must move to the next letter in the alphabet at 9,999. That makes sense to me anyway. Mine is MPB35XX bought on July 22nd, 2006. . Rochester
The replacement frames will have identical serial numbers to our customer's original firearm except the numeral 1 will be added as a prefix. If you believe your firearm is within this range, please call 1-866-225-4098 to take advantage of the ultimate in customer service. model: caliber type code: shots fwu storage: 20141; iver johnson; ija top break; 38 pr; 5 23-h-163; none (age) (harrington & richardson Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please enter the serial number below: Please enter the serial number below. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus, Semi-auto, 9mm, 3.1' Barrel, No Thumb Safety, Tritium, 13+1 Rounds Buyer's Club $569.99 Non-Member $599.99 Was $629.99 Be the first to write a review!In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames:The serial number for most juice pack devices is found on the inside face, behind where the phone is inserted, in the lower third of the space. Most powerstation products serial numbers can be found on the rear of the device, in the lower left hand corner. The wireless charging base serial number is on the lower half of the underside of the device.4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. by Richard Johnson. August 18, 2017. Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield pistols have been some of the most popular handguns introduced in the past decade. Single-stack pistols available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, the guns have struck a chord with many citizens looking for self-defense ...The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) is a polymer - framed, short recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistol introduced in the summer of 2005 by the American company Smith & Wesson. It uses a Browning-type locking system. While targeted at law enforcement agencies, [2] the M&P is also widely available on the commercial market.In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames:Dec 20, 2022 · The process of looking up a serial number for a Smith & Wesson gun involves requesting specific letters from the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation. By following the detailed instructions above, you can gain valuable insights into the history and characteristics of your firearm. Using a Smith & Wesson serial number database is a great way to ... Oct 2, 2016 · In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames: The replacement frames will have identical serial numbers to our customer's original firearm except the numeral 1 will be added as a prefix. If you believe your firearm is within this range, please call 1-866-225-4098 to take advantage of the ultimate in customer service. 4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. by Richard Johnson. August 18, 2017. Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield pistols have been some of the most popular handguns introduced in the past decade. Single-stack pistols available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, the guns have struck a chord with many citizens looking for self-defense ....