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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. Reming …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Beretta AL-2 is a distinguished semi-automatic shotgun famous for its combination of reliability and performance. Introduced by Beretta in 1973, the AL-2 utilizes a gas-operated system, which enables smooth cycling of rounds and reduces recoil for improved shooting comfort. This shotgun boasts a durable, well-balanced walnut stock with checkering, providing a secure yet comfortable grip while shooting. The Beretta AL-2 is suitable for a variety of shooting activities, …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. The Model 1100 bleeds off-gases to operate the action through ports in the barrel near the fore-end. The gasses then drive a steel action sleeve that fits around the magazine tube and connects to the bolt carrier to the rear, ejecting the spent shell. A fresh shell is released from the magazine, which trips the carrier release, and the action spring in the stock pushes the bol …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisFrom 1908 until 1962, Sears, Roebuck & Company sold a wide variety of sporting goods and recreational equipment, including bicycles, golf clubs, rifles, shotguns, and revolvers under the brand name "J. C. Higgins." These products were well made and were popular with the company's historical core of rural and working-class consumers. Like many other Sears products, the Sears firearms were originally made by major firearm manufacturers. The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears …