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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry and self-defense. It is part of Smith & Wesson's J-Frame series, which is known for its compact size and lightweight construction.**Compact and Lightweight: The Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small revolver that is easy to carry and conceal. It weighs only 23 ounces and has a barrel length of 2.12 inches, making it an ideal choice for those who need a reliable self-defense w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe old Colt action design was a product of the late 1890's. It was complex and required that the action be literally hand fitted. The action was built using over-sized forged parts in which a fitter would assemble the action by filing, stoning, and even bending parts to get a working revolver. In line with the desire to make the Python the finest revolver ever made, Colt had the action even further polished and tuned to give the best possible trigger pull. So concerned wa …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Browning Citori shotguns are highly reliable and make for excellent investments. Introduced in 1973 as an alternative to the successful Superposed model, the Citori has been manufactured in numerous calibers and configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of applications as an over-under shotgun. This particular example features 28" barrels chambered for 12 Gauge 2 3/4 inch shells, with threaded Invector Plus Chokes. The Citori is an aesthetically pleasing shot …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a hammerless falling-block action in the Farquharson style. It was introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1967. To load ammunition and cock the rifle, an underlever is used to lower the breechblock. While commenting on his work at Ruger, Lenard Brownell said about the No. 1, "There was never any question about the strength of the action. In testing it, I remember how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In f …