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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The 1911 is widely regarded as one of the most successful and enduring combat pistols ever designed. Created by American firearms inventor John Browning, it introduced revolutionary advancements in firearm design, making it the first truly successful self-loading pistol. Its rugged construction, powerful .45 ACP cartridge, and reliable performance have cemented its status as the oldest service pistol in the world, still in use by over 25 nations today, over 100 years sin …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Hi-Power is one of the most iconic semi-automatic pistols in firearm history, renowned for its durability, reliability, and advanced design features. Developed by the legendary firearms designer John Browning and completed after his death by Belgian gunmaker Dieudonné Saive, the Hi-Power was introduced in 1935. It was one of the first pistols to feature a double-stack magazine, allowing for a higher capacity than most contemporaries. This innovative d …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. The 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world; still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years; it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The next major design came in 1983 with the Colt Mark IV Series 80. On this model, Colt added a safety fe …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1950, Colt put the Commander into regular production so that ordinary folks like me could buy one. Colt had already set a record within the company by making the Commander their very first 9mm production pistol, and now they had achieved another first: the Commander was the largest gun made at that time with an aluminum frame. The first year’s production also included pistol chambered in .45 ACP and .38 Super. In 1970, Colt introduced a steel-framed version of the Comma …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisAmerica Remembers proudly presents the American Eagle Pistol. This Colt .45 Pistol is a classic Patriotic Tribute firearm. Congress declared the Eagle the official symbol of the United States in 1782. It is the central figure of the Great Seal, the Seal of the President of the United States, the Army, Navy, Air Force and many official government agencies. The proud Eagle, with piercing eyes, looks over toward the muzzle as his wings wrap around the barrel and slide of th …