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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1961 the Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, a semi-automatic pistol was developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semi-automatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds. In 1963, the Model 52-1 was introduced; it incorporated a steel frame, a new single-action trigger mechanism, and a …

Bryant RIdge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a historic and reliable semi-automatic pistol that continues to garner respect among gun enthusiasts and professionals alike. Developed in the wake of World War II, the U.S. military sought a modern 9mm service pistol to eventually replace the iconic Colt 1911. Smith & Wesson responded with the Model 39, which was designed in 1954 for the U.S. Army. However, despite its innovative features, it was not adopted by the military and i …