founded in 1852, smith & wesson is one of the most legendary brands in the world, and is a u.s. based leader in firearm manufacturing and design, delivering a broad portfolio of quality firearms and related products to the global military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. much of the company’s history, as well as the brand are known for revolvers. in recent years, smith & wesson has shifted its focus to the production of polymer pistols and we are known for the m&p shield, arguably the most popular full-size polymer pistol in the market today. the family of brands includes smith & wesson®, m&p®, and thompson/center arms™. headquartered in springfield, ma, the quality of life, excellent schools, and diversity of residential options in or around springfield provide a historic, picturesque, and well-located place to call home. springfield is the home of the springfield amory, the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame, and a host of other historic attractions. smith & wesson al