Smith and Wesson Timeline

Trying to figure out when the smith and wesson lightbar was discontinued and when federal took over production

 

[stansdds]

I don't think S&W ever manufactured their own warning equipment. Everything I have seen points to them having their warning lights and sirens made by other manufacturers for them.

 

[Maxim2Eng]

I don't think S&W ever manufactured their own warning equipment. Everything I have seen points to them having their warning lights and sirens made by other manufacturers for them.

Kinda like Galls.

 

[NPS Ranger]

I think Dietz made the S&W bars but I wasn't aware that FedSig took over production.

 

[bpollard]

I didn't know that, but I'm not really surprised. To me, it always seemed odd that a firearm company would venture into vehicle warning equipment.

That said, I've always thought the S&W rotator bars looked unique and nice. I always liked the square halogen "headlight" bulb flashers, they were VERY effective.

 

[stansdds]

I think Dietz made the S&W bars but I wasn't aware that FedSig took over production.

Dietz and Signal Stat, at various points in time, made warning lights for S&W.

 

[mercurygrandmarquis1]

I think Dietz made the S&W bars but I wasn't aware that FedSig took over production.

Ive seen one branded as a federal model 10. Ironic since the model 10 was also one of smiths best selling revolvers

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

wait Federal? Federal Mogul? or Fed Signal? S&W, Dietz, Yankee, SVP, Star.. and others I am forgetting all used the same parts internally. And then they all gobbled each other up eventually.

I could see Federal Mogul.. as they ended up with Dietz/Yankee.

 

[10-99.NET]

Trying to figure out when the smith and wesson lightbar was discontinued and when federal took over production

S&W made their last lights with the Millenium and then they sold out the light line to 911EP. Which was the very first LED lightbar. Great design and concept. Crappy electronics.