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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Glock pistols have emerged as the most profitable product line for the company. They have been supplied to national armed forces, security agencies, and police forces in at least 48 countries. Glocks are also a popular choice among civilians for recreational and competitive shooting and for home and self-defense purposes- both in concealed or open carry. The Glock 22 Semi-Auto Pistol is a popular firearm law enforcement use worldwide due to its reliability and simplicity …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The GLOCK 23 is a compact yet robust semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, balancing both performance and practicality. Its design makes it versatile for various carry methods, including open and concealed carry, thanks to its manageable size and lightweight build. The G23 features a durable polymer frame that contributes to its overall low weight while ensuring rugged resilience. Despite its compact dimensions, it boasts a substantial magazine capacity, typica …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The firearm is chambered in .40 S&W caliber and features a 3 1/2-inch barrel. It is equipped with 3-dot sights for improved aiming accuracy. The polymer grips include metallic inserts for added durability and comfort. A loaded chamber indicator is present to provide a visual or tactile confirmation of a chambered round. The ambidextrous magazine release allows for convenient operation by both right- and left-handed users. It also offers Strike Two capability, enablin …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus Millennium series is a line of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Forjas Taurus S/A (Taurus Forge) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The series includes double-action-only (DAO) and single-action/double-action hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil-operated pistols. The Millennium line was designed for concealed carry by civilians and as backup weapons for law enforcement officers. In early 2013, Taurus introduced a new G2 model to the Millennium pistol series. Th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: According to the included letters, My name is Bert DuVernay and I started as a Training Coordinator (staff instructor) at Smith & Wesson Academy on March 5, 1990. Prior to that time, I taught in a Police Science program at a technical college in Ohio, where I had been a police officer for 16 years. I am now the Chief of Police for New Braintree, a small town in central Massachusetts. When I began work at S&W, I learned of the soon-to-be-released .40 S&W cart …