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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery. Wh …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Delta Elite, specifically the Delta Gold Cup model, stands as a significant evolution of the classic M1911 design, embodying a modern twist on a legendary platform. Introduced in 1987, this semi-automatic pistol was the second commercially available firearm chambered for the 10mm Auto cartridge, a powerful round that gained popularity for its versatility and stopping power. The Delta Gold Cup variant is tailored for target competition, featuring a precision-engine …

Bryant RIdge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm), 3 in (76 mm), 4 in (100 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBy the early 1980s, the buying public had made it clear that they preferred stainless steel revolvers, so in 1986, Colt upgraded the Trooper Mark V to stainless steel and changed the barrel to a full under-lug-shrouded type. Besides the barrel profile and use of stainless steel, the gun is the same as the Mark V. Colt named the new model, the King Cobra, which continues using snake-named revolvers. As a first for Colt, a Cobra head was part of the barrel stamp breaking wit …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisCaliber - 9mm, traditional double-action, short alloy frame with steel slide, two 12-shot magazines supplied, .260" bobbed hammer, 3-1/2» barrel, sandblast blue or special production order for Ashland Shooting Supplies in nickel finish, 365" smooth trigger, ambidextrous safety, 1/8" serrated ramp with yellow bar front sight with white outline drift adjustable rear sight for windage only, three-piece pebble grain molded Delrin grip with S&W monogram, a 20-round extensio …