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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known as the Colt .45 or Colt Peacemaker, is an iconic revolver that has become a symbol of the American West since its introduction in 1873 by Samuel Colt. Developed to meet the U.S. Army's demand for a reliable sidearm, its single-action mechanism required the hammer to be manually cocked before firing, providing faster, more reliable shots suitable for both military and civilian use. The SAA was adopted by the Army and became st …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Challenger is a classic semi-automatic rimfire pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed to bridge the gap between Browning’s Nomad and Medalist models. Introduced in 1962, the Challenger became a popular choice for target shooting and recreational shooting enthusiasts, running in production until 1985. The pistol features a 6 ¾-inch threaded barrel, which enhances its versatility for various shooting applications, including potential silence …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is produced in various finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths. In the early 1950s, Westerns were popular in movies and television. Colt had discontinued the iconic Single Action Army before World War II, and few single-action revolvers were available to meet market demand for cowboy-style revolvers. In 1953, the new firm of Sturm, Ruger & Company introduced the Single-Si …