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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Redhawk is a double-action revolver that marked the company's debut into the world of large-bore handguns. It was available in various barrel lengths and chambered for cartridges like .357 and .44 Magnum. However, the Super Redhawk is the next generation of this line of firearms and has some upgrades that make it an even more impressive weapon. It incorporates elements of the .357 GP-100, but its frame is more robust, allowing it to handle some of the most powe …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Heckler & Koch USP Tactical is a highly regarded semi-automatic pistol designed for precision shooting and tactical applications. Manufactured in 1999, this .45 ACP firearm features a 5-inch barrel, which is threaded to accommodate a suppressor, enhancing its versatility in tactical scenarios. The USP Tactical is built on the robust and reliable USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) platform, known for its durability and exceptional performance under extreme condit …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Pocket Nine was made for one year only, in 1999, and approximately 5000 were produced. It was discontinued for a variety of reasons, the most important being Major General Keys, USMC (ret) took over Colt and started to divest the company of civilian litigation-prone products and focused on the production of military and law enforcement products, of which there was a huge backorder. Additionally, the gun was the subject of a lawsuit by Kahr Firearms for copy …