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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: H&R 1871, LLC, or more commonly known as Harrington & Richardson, is an American brand of firearms and a subsidiary of JJE Capital Holdings. H&R ceased production on February 27, 2015. Frank Wesson, brother of Daniel B. Wesson, who co-founded Smith & Wesson, started a firearms manufacturing firm in 1859, sharing an early patent with Nathan Harrington. Wesson produced two-trigger rifles and spur-trigger pistols, as well as pocket rifles/shotguns popular fo …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a historically notable double-action semi-automatic pistol, produced between 1972 and 1981. It was developed as an evolution of the earlier Model 39, incorporating a wider frame to accommodate a high-capacity, 14-round double-stack magazine—an innovative feature at the time. Initially designed to meet U.S. Navy requirements for a large-capacity combat pistol, the Model 59 directly descends from the Model 39 and shares lineage with …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus TX22 is a high-performance, competition-ready rimfire pistol that blends the feel and functionality of a full-sized centerfire handgun. Designed with ergonomics in mind, the TX22 offers an intuitive grip, ideal trigger reach, and reduced felt recoil, making it easy to control and highly accurate for rapid follow-up shots. At the heart of the pistol is Taurus’s innovative Performance Trigger System, inspired by rifle trigger geometry. This single-action-o …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Storekeeper’s Model is a rare and compact variation of the iconic Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, designed for discreet carry in urban settings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While never an official factory designation, the term “Storekeeper’s Model” was adopted by collectors to describe short-barreled SAA revolvers, typically with 4" barrels and no ejector rod assembly. These guns were favored by shopkeepers, gamb …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was …