[SHOT 2026] Smith & Wesson - Metal Frame Pistols & 360 Buckhammer 1854

Smith & Wesson rolled out six new products at SHOT Show 2026, most of which are variations on existing platforms rather than clean-sheet designs. Nothing earth-shattering here, but there are some practical additions worth covering.

The Model 1854 Lever-Action Rifle now comes chambered in 360 Buckhammer. This is the same rifle Smith & Wesson has been offering in traditional lever gun calibers, just with a new chambering option. The 360 Buckhammer has been gaining traction as a straight-wall cartridge for hunting in states with those restrictions, so offering it in the 1854 makes sense. MSRP is $1,399.

Now for the steel-frame M&P pistols, which is where people are going to have questions. Smith & Wesson introduced two versions: the standard M&P9 M2.0 Metal HD and the Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Competitor HD. Both use stainless steel frames and are based off of the 2.0 design, but that's where the similarities end.

M&P9 M2.0 Metal HD (Standard Version):

• MSRP: $1,149
• Frame: Stainless steel
• Weight: 34.9 oz
• Barrel: 5-inch stainless steel
• Width: 1.3 inches (1.67” with thumb safety)
• Magazines: 2 included
• Sights: Night sights, Optics Ready
• Finish: Clean, no slide cuts
• 10rd Compliant versions available

Performance Center M&P9 M2.0 Competitor HD:

• MSRP: $1,299
• Frame: Stainless steel
• Weight: 34.5 oz
• Barrel: 5-inch stainless steel
• Width: 1.3 Inches (1.67” with thumb safety)
• Magazines: 4 included
• Sights: Night sights, Optics Ready
• Finish: Machined slide cuts and Performance Center treatment
• 10rd Compliant versions available

The Performance Center version costs $150 more and gets you slide lightening cuts, “better” aesthetics, two extra magazines, and the PC tuning. Both versions are available with or without thumb safeties. The standard Metal HD is the practical option. The PC Competitor HD is for shooters who want the worked-over version with competition-oriented features. Both are full-size duty/competition guns at 5-inch barrel length.

The Spec Series R Model 686 Plus No Lock is a 7-shot .357 Magnum revolver with a titanium-colored finish, wood grips, and a red ramp front sight. The "No Lock" designation means no internal lock, which 99% of us prefer. It ships with an optic mount included and comes in at 42.4 ounces with a 4.13-inch barrel. MSRP is $1,999. This is a limited edition Spec Series gun.