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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 559 is a 9mm, traditional double-action (DA/SA) semi-automatic pistol featuring a full steel frame and steel slide. It was developed as the all-steel counterpart to the alloy-framed Model 459 and is equipped with a 14-round double-stack magazine. The pistol features a 4-inch barrel and was offered in either a matte blued or nickel finish. Sights consist of a 1/8" serrated ramp front sight paired with a drift-adjustable rear sight for windage, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis In 1927, Colt rebranded the Army Special to the Official Police to better reflect its primary users, which included numerous police departments such as the New York City Police and Boston Police, and federal agencies like the FBI and Treasury Department. The Official Police became the standard-issue revolver for law enforcement. They remained highly favored by private guard services, industrial plant guards, and civilian owners seeking a robust and powerful firearm. Colt …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Glock 44 is a standout addition to Glock's renowned lineup, offering the same reliability and performance in a new caliber: .22 Long Rifle. This semi-automatic pistol is designed to deliver a familiar Glock experience with a reduced recoil profile, making it an ideal choice for beginners, training, or those who prefer a lighter-caliber handgun for recreational shooting. Featuring a hybrid steel-polymer slide, the Glock 44 is the first of its kind in Glock's arsenal, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 631 is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum or .32 S&W, built on a round butt frame with three screws. It features a 6-shot fluted cylinder with a 1.44" nominal length, crafted from stainless steel. The 631 comes in two barrel configurations: a 2" barrel with fixed sights or a 4" barrel with a 1/8" red ramp front sight and a white outline, along with a micrometer-click rear sight. It also has a narrow top rib and Gonc …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 5906 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Smith & Wesson starting in 1989. It is a full-sized, double/single action, 9mm pistol with a staggered-column magazine made entirely of stainless steel. This firearm is specifically designed to fire 9mm ammunition and has a magazine disconnect feature that automatically deactivates the trigger if the magazine is not fully inserted. It comes with either a 10 or 15-round magazine. It has ambide …