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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSpringfield Armory XD Sub-Compact is an ergonomically designed Semi-Auto Pistol for concealed carry. The sub-compact XD is small enough to conceal yet large enough to provide a solid grip to control rapid fire with larger calibers. Its design is inherently rapid to deploy and points on target naturally. As with standard Springfield XD semi-automatic pistols models, the sub-compact model has a durable polymer frame with an integral accessory rail in front of the trigger gua …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Vector SDP (Special Duty Pistol) is a semi-automatic pistol with a permanently affixed cap featuring a sling mount instead of a folding stock. There is also a variant of the Vector SDP equipped with an SB Tactical arm brace, known as the Vector SDP-SB (Special Duty Pistol – Stabilizing Brace). The Vector is composed of two major assemblies, similar to the AR-15 rifle, secured together with four push pins. The lower assembly contains the action, charging handle, magazin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisLong Wolf has recently launched the Timberwolf Compact, which is now available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG. The TWC has been redesigned to fit more comfortably in your hand, making it feel like a much smaller pistol. The TWC-3 and TWC-1 models accept Gen3 and Gen4 G19, 23, 32, and 38 slides. If you're using a Gen4 slide, you can remove the adapter from the dust cover area of the frame. For Gen3 slides, you should leave the adapter in place to fill the gap between the …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Kimber legacy of offering the finest production firearms available today continues with the Solo, a new pistol that puts the power of the 9 mm cartridge in a micro-compact size usually reserved for smaller calibers. Power aside, what really sets the Solo apart is quality, dependability and 1911 ergonomics that ensure comfortable shootability regardless of hand size. This all comes together to put Solo performance in a class by itself.The Solo pistols are designed with …

Bryant Ridge AnalysisThe Heckler & Koch MP5 is arguably the most imitated pistol-caliber carbine in the world. But even a pretty good copy is still just a copy. The truth is, you can only get a real HK from HK. Now, there is finally an authentic sporting version of the MP5 in the US, and it's a real HK. The New SP5 will make all those generic MP5 copies out there look like nothing more than gun store consolation prizes. The SP5 was developed by Heckler & Koch as a semiautomatic, civilian …