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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: With the success of the Stinger Rough Series, Bond Arms is pleased to bring you the Honey B! Chambered in 22LR, 9mm, 380ACP, 38 Special, and now in .22 Magnum, this beautiful little "B" has a sting to it, but not on your firing-hand anymore! The grips fill the hand nicely for a full fit, but the Honey B still sports a short 5.5" overall length and weighs a mere 17.5oz.   Specifications: Manufacturer: Bond Arms Inc. Model: Honey B Serial: SSS-016044 C …

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 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Combining dynamic style with a host of performance-enhancing details, the Onyx Ultra II in 9mm and .45 ACP from the Kimber Custom Shop are striking personal defense pistols. Thin micarta grips and a short trigger ensure a perfect fit, even for shooters with smaller hands. Light 9mm recoil makes these pistols easy to handle and speeds sight recovery between shots; the .45 ACP offered in the Ultra-sized platform combines power with concealability. The highly-polished stain …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus Model 80 is a distinguished revolver celebrated for its blend of durability, accuracy, and user-friendly features. Chambered in .38 Special, it offers a versatile platform suitable for a range of applications from personal defense to recreational shooting. The revolver’s construction is finished in a classic blue, which not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides an added layer of protection against corrosion and wear. This finish, combined wit …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: High Standard produced various revolver models chambered in .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 Magnum from 1955 until the mid-1980s. In 1957, new models and finishes were introduced, including a two-inch snubnosed with a round butt, a Western model, and the popular "Sentinel" model, which had a 9-shot cylinder. High Standard revolvers are known for their excellent value for money, and popular models included the "JC Higgins Model 88" sold by Sears and the "Sentinel" sold …