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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 41 is a distinguished semi-automatic pistol designed specifically for competitive target shooting. Developed after World War II, the Model 41 was the result of years of refinement and testing, making it one of the most well-regarded pistols for precision shooting in its class. One of the key design features of the Model 41 is its 105-degree grip angle, which was intentionally matched to the angle of the Colt M1911 to provide a consistent grip …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Since 1782, 6 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed by our founding fathers, the American bald eagle has been the symbol of America. Its majestic appearance, power, and perseverance personifies the United States of America’s great presence on the world stage. The Henry American Eagle rifle portrays the unique nature of our national bird of prey with a wood finish not found on any other offerings, closely mimicking the look of ivory. The complex pro …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Walther OSP is a legendary pistol renowned for its precision and performance in Olympic-level rapid-fire shooting competitions. Chambered in the .22 Short caliber, the OSP was specifically designed for the 25-meter Rapid Fire Pistol event, where it quickly established itself as a dominant force, often emerging as the perennial winner. Its design focuses on minimizing recoil and ensuring maximum control during rapid, consecutive shots. A key feature of the OSP is its M …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBilled as the oldest continuously manufactured rifle in the world, the Marlin 39 began life as John Marlin's Model 1891 (used by Annie Oakley), redesigned in 1897, then the Model 39 in 1922. The "39A" designation appeared in 1939. The "third variation" of the Model 39 series appeared in 1946, with three different variations with different features. The "redesigning" is generally considered so slight that the rifle is regarded as essentially the same article for over the la …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin 39A represents the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world and is considered to be one of the finest examples of a lever .22 rifle and one of the most accurate .22 rifles that were ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history. The Model Golden 39A is built of forged steel parts and American-grown walnut. It is one of the very few remaining .22 rifles with easy takedown ability (it can be taken apart usin …