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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model Four is a classic semi-automatic sporting rifle that was manufactured by Remington Arms between 1981 and 1987. Designed to serve as a refined evolution of Remington’s earlier autoloading rifles, the Model Four offered notable improvements in both performance and aesthetics. It was positioned as a premium-grade rifle, catering to hunters and shooters looking for a reliable, smooth-cycling semi-automatic platform with an emphasis on traditional st …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag., the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The firearm is manufactured by Harrington & Richardson and is identified as the Model 929 Sidekick, a reliable and compact revolver designed for various shooting applications. It is chambered in .22 Long Rifle, making it an ideal choice for recreational shooting, target practice, and varmint control. The revolver features a sleek blue finish, which adds both to its durability and aesthetic appeal. With a 4-inch barrel, the Model 929 Sidekick offers a balance of accur …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 559 is a classic piece of American firearms engineering, introduced in 1980 as an all-steel variant of the popular 'Second Generation' alloy-framed model 459. Chambered in 9mm, this semi-automatic pistol features a 4-inch barrel and is designed for precision, durability, and reliability in a variety of shooting scenarios. As a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) pistol, the 559 offers the flexibility of a smooth first-shot double-action pull follow …