– by Jeff Hutchins
Smith & Wesson doesn’t get the credit it deserves for its innovations in the auto loading pistol’s history.
Well known for its revolvers, the company has dabbled in manufacturing bolt action rifles and rebranding other rifles and shotguns. However, it pretty much leads the charge in American semi-automatic pistol development and manufacturing. Many would probably think of Colt as the leader but it really only made the 1911 and its variants.