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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Lawman MK III in .357 Magnum is a classic double/single-action service revolver designed for durability and reliable performance. Built on the MK III platform, this revolver introduced Colt’s modernized transfer bar ignition system, significantly improving safety and durability compared to earlier designs. The 4-inch heavy barrel, paired with a serrated ramp front sight and a frame notch rear sight, ensures a robust and balanced shooting experience. The re …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag.: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt AR-15A4 is a modern iteration of the iconic AR-15 rifle, paying homage to the legacy that revolutionized the Modern Sporting Rifle. Featuring a 20-inch Government Profile Chrome Lined Barrel with a 1:7” twist, the rifle offers a balance of accuracy and durability, designed to handle a wide range of shooting conditions. The A2 Fixed Buttstock and Flat Top Upper Receiver add to the rifle's classic aesthetic while providing practical, user-friendly features. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag.: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Born as an expensive gun in the depths of the Great Depression, the finely crafted National Match sold better than expected but was never destined to be a mass-market success. The addition of the Super Match, a .38 Super with the same treatment, differing only in markings, caliber, and cartridge capacity, did little to change the inevitable. When production ceased with the outbreak of WWII, the epoch of the Colt National Match had come to an end. While Mullin notes that …