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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a more affordable alternative to the iconic Winchester Model 12, a pump-action shotgun that had been in production since the early 20th century. The Model 1200 was designed to offer similar performance and reliability as the Model 12 but at a lower price point, making it accessible to a wider market. While the Model 1200 retained the classic pump-action design, it featured cost-cutting measures, such as a simpler const …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The 590 Shockwave offers legendary Mossberg pump-action reliability in a compact 14-inch-barreled package. This firearm incorporates all of the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth operating anti-jam elevator. Unique to the Shockwave, the Raptor "Bird’s Head" grip is designed to minimize recoil, as well as bring the overall lengt …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Emperor Guardian 12 Tactical is a pump-action shotgun chambered for 12-gauge and accepts 3-inch shells. Designed with defense applications in mind, this high-quality shotgun incorporates essential features that shooters seek in a defensive weapon. It boasts an 18.5-inch barrel equipped with a breather choke tube, ensuring versatility and effectiveness. The barrel is meticulously drilled, honed, and chrome-lined for enhanced precision and accuracy, while a recoil-reduc …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington 870 Pump Shotgun collection offers the quintessential pump-action design for ultimate durability, reliability, and accuracy in a pump-action shotgun. The Model 870 collection provides a sleek classic design and smooth bind-free action unparalleled by other shotgun models. Time tested, the Remington 870 pump-action shotgun model has been around for over a half-century and has proven itself as the best-performing, best-selling shotgun in history. To date, over …