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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Anaconda, introduced in 1990, marked the return of Colt's large-frame double-action revolvers after the discontinuation of the New Service in 1942. Based on the successful King Cobra design, the Anaconda featured a stainless steel construction and a transfer bar ignition-safety action, specifically engineered to handle the powerful .44 Magnum round. With a massive forged frame and heat-treated cylinder, it was built for maximum strength and durability. The Anaco …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: From Vertec-style thin grip to universal slide design convertible from safety-decocker to decocker-only, from a beveled magazine well to oversized mag-release button, from a 3-slot built-in Picatinny rail to high-capacity capability for maximum firepower, the Beretta M9A3 was designed to deliver the performance that military, law-enforcement, and VIP-protection professionals demand. In short, this combat pistol was designed to be perfect for any tactical use, i …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model No. 3 Schofield .45 LC, 5" revolver was designed by Major George W. Schofield of the 10th Cavalry, who sought to improve upon Smith & Wesson's Model No. 3 "American." Produced by S&W from 1875 to 1877, nearly 8,000 units were ordered by the U.S. Army in the proprietary .45 Schofield cartridge. These revolvers saw extensive use in the Geronimo campaign by the 4th Cavalry, as well as with the buffalo soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Schofields w …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Semi-Automatic Rimfire Pistol combines ease of use with long-lasting accuracy, featuring a simple 1-button takedown design. Its lightweight, precision-molded polymer grip frame securely houses the internal cylindrical bolt construction, ensuring permanent sight-to-barrel alignment for enhanced accuracy compared to traditional moving-slide models. The 5.5" cold hammer-forged bull barrel is crafted with highly precise rifling to deliver exceptional, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The adventure and romance of America’s Old West are imbedded in its distinctive 20-inch octagon barrel, straight-grip American walnut stock with brass buttplate and brass barrel band. The solid top brass receiver features side ejection. The overall length is 38 inches and this powerhouse weighs in at 8.68 lbs. A nice 19th-century touch is the use of a fully adjustable Marble semi-buckhorn rear sight with a white diamond insert and brass beaded front sight. The Big …