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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe SIG Sauer is a full-sized service pistol manufactured by SIG Sauer. This model is available in four different types of ammunition: 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, or .22 Long Rifle. It operates in the same way as the SIG Sauer P220, but it is designed to use higher capacity, double-stack magazines instead of the single-stack magazines used in the P220. The P226 itself has spawned further sub-variants; the P228 and P229 are both compact versions of the double …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisCreating the mold and then breaking out of it is something that Henry takes great pride in. It’s how they progress and continue pushing the boundaries of what lever actions are capable of. The Big Boy X Model does just that and marks an evolutionary step in a product line with quite the pedigree. Modern hunters and shooters need a robust platform with the versatility to perform several different jobs and the X Model provides it right out of the box. The Big Boy X-Model is …

Recap on The 7/21 Sunday ShowcaseThe Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a large-frame, double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, chambered for the .41 Magnum cartridge, and designed and manufactured by the Smith & Wesson firearms company. The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. However, due to its size and recoil, it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters.First introduced in April 1964, the Model 57 was produced with 4", 6", 6-1/2", and 8-3/8" barrels i …

Recap on The 7/21 Sunday ShowcaseThe Beretta Cheetah, also known as the "Series 81" or "80 Series", is a series of compact semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. These pistols were first introduced in 1976 and are available in various models, such as .32 ACP (Models 81 and 82), .380 ACP (9 mm Short) (Models 80X, 83, 84, 85 and 86), and .22 LR (Models 87, 87 Target and 89). Beretta temporarily stopped production in 2017 but brought back the brand in 2023 with the re …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger LC9 (standing for "Lightweight Compact 9mm") is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, hammer fired, semi-automatic pistol announced by Ruger at the 2011 SHOT Show. This pistol has safety features, including a loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect safety, that allow it to be sold in California and Massachusetts. The LC9 has a 3.12-inch (8 cm) barrel, and is 6 inches (15 cm) long and 4.5 inches (11 cm) tall. The LC9 is 0.9 inches (2 cm) wid …