The whole idea that S&W will "go out of business" is ludicrous. Companies that have been around as long as they have don't just die. I point to Colt as the perfect example. Poor old Colt has filled chapter 11, chapter 13 and been bought and sold more than any firearm company in history. Yet, they're still here and still turning out guns.
No, the object of the boycott against S&W is to force Tompkins PLC (the parent company) to unload S&W, hopefully at a substantial loss. Then, if all goes well, the new owners will invalidate the government agreement and go back to producing the fine guns we all know and love.
Those of you who continue to buy "post agreement" products, you are not doing our cause any good. The current management at S&W believe they can ride it out and the public will forget. You are proving them right!
I love the S&W revolver. I will continue to add good USED ones to my collection. But, as long as S&W still holds up that agreement, there will be no new S&Ws in my future.
And that includes the latest souper douper, gotta have one Performance Center models too. I won't sacrifice my convictions just because I want the latest goodie!
Neither should you!