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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIf America ever had a warrior son, it was General George S. Patton Jr. During World War II, a time when heroes abounded, General Patton stood out and captured the imagination of the world. He brought great enthusiasm to war, mastered the art of it, and excelled at it. As a young Cavalry Officer, he yearned for war: "God, but I wish there would be a war." After he experienced it in World War I and peace returned, he reflected: "War is the only place where a man really lives …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe FN Five-Seven pistol is a highly regarded firearm that has been utilized by allied armies, global law enforcement, and civilians for over two decades. This semi-automatic pistol is designed to be lightweight and easy to handle, making it suitable for a variety of users. It utilizes the 5.7 x 28mm cartridge, known for its flat trajectory and low recoil, which makes it an excellent choice for personal protection. The pistol's polymer receiver and slide cover contribute t …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisP9M and FP9 pistols are made by the Hungarian FEG company (originally known as Fegyver es Gazkeszuelekgyara NV, now FEGARMY Arms Factory, Ltd.). These pistols were also exported under the designations of PJK-9HP. In Europe, FEG FP9 guns were also marketed under the name of Mauser as the Mauser 80SA pistols. The only difference between the P9M and FP9 is the ventilated rib at the top of the slide on FP9, otherwise guns are identical. The P9M is an almost exact copy of the f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is produced in various finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths. In the early 1950s, Westerns were popular in movies and television. Colt had discontinued the iconic Single Action Army before World War II, and few single-action revolvers were available to meet market demand for cowboy-style revolvers. In 1953, the new firm of Sturm, Ruger & Company introduced the Single-Si …