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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Glock 44 is a standout addition to Glock's renowned lineup, offering the same reliability and performance in a new caliber: .22 Long Rifle. This semi-automatic pistol is designed to deliver a familiar Glock experience with a reduced recoil profile, making it an ideal choice for beginners, training, or those who prefer a lighter-caliber handgun for recreational shooting. Featuring a hybrid steel-polymer slide, the Glock 44 is the first of its kind in Glock's arsenal, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 17 is a six-shot double-action revolver that uses .22 LR rounds. It is based on Smith & Wesson's medium-sized K-frame. The Model 16 and Model 17 were originally part of the company's Pre-World War 2 Hand Ejector series in the 1930s. After World War 2, these two revolver models were introduced as companion pieces, known as the K-32 and K-22, respectively. The K-32 Masterpiece (Model 16) was first launched in 1935 and was chambered in .32 S …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Whitney Wolverine is a unique and innovative semi-automatic .22 caliber pistol designed by Robert L. Hillberg, a research engineer at High Standard Manufacturing Company. Produced between 1956 and 1958, the Wolverine was groundbreaking for its time, with only 13,371 units manufactured during its brief production run. Hillberg, who had gained expertise in aluminum casting during World War II while working with aircraft guns, applied his knowledge to the Wolverine&rsqu …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army Frontier Scout represents a significant chapter in the legacy of Colt revolvers, re-emerging in 1956 after a 15-year hiatus. This second generation of the renowned Single Action Army was introduced during a time when Western films and stories were captivating the American public, rekindling a fascination with the cowboy era. The Frontier Scout appealed to fathers who wished to share a piece of that mythic legacy with their sons, providing a ta …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Nylon 66 was manufactured from 1959-1989. It was the first mass-produced rifle to feature a stock made from a material other than wood. For this reason, it was a huge gamble for Remington. The largely synthetic construction meant that the Nylon 66 could operate without any added lubricants and lead to great reliability in all climates. Some have speculated that the lightweight of the gun could potentially cause substandard accuracy in the field, but th …