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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Vector SDP (Special Duty Pistol) is a semi-automatic pistol with a permanently affixed cap featuring a sling mount instead of a folding stock. There is also a variant of the Vector SDP equipped with an SB Tactical arm brace, known as the Vector SDP-SB (Special Duty Pistol – Stabilizing Brace). The Vector is composed of two major assemblies, similar to the AR-15 rifle, secured together with four push pins. The lower assembly contains the action, charging handle, magazin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9mm and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Natio …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisMASSACHUSETTS COMPLIANT!Versatile. Lightweight. The Smith & Wesson Governor revolver puts six rounds of customizable response under your control. Load with .410 2 1/2" shotshells, .45 ACP or .45 Colt - alone or in combination with the included moon clips* - and hit your target in every situation. Plus, it's from the leading expert in revolver manufacturing over the past 159 years. Now that's confidence.SpecificationsManufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Governor …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt 1836 patent expired in 1857, and the next year, Remington introduced a solid-frame design that was both elegant and reliable. The 1858 Remington became so famous that it was the prevailing choice of military officers following the Civil War. Its full-frame design still makes it a top choice for black powder shooters today as the cylinder can be removed without taking the firearm completely apart, unlike the Colt models. This Remington features a steel frame, steel …