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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 AnalysisThe Special Forces SR pistol from Ed Brown is built for pure performance and extreme use. They started with a government model frame with an integral light rail and added a fully blended magwell for a smooth fit and quick magazine change. Ready for use with a suppressor, their threaded barrel is standard on this model. The slide features front and rear cocking serrations and is complete with a Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight, which is the most rugged minia …

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 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) is a polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol introduced in the summer of 2005 by the American company Smith & Wesson. It uses a Browning-type locking system. While targeted at law enforcement agencies, the M&P is also widely available on the commercial market. In 2008, Smith & Wesson introduced new versions of the M&P: the M&P45 Mid-size, the M&P45 Compact, the M …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Browning Buck Mark Practical URX Semi-Auto Rimfire Pistol gives you a reliable and accurate 22 pistol designed with an emphasis on function. The feature-packed Buck Mark URX starts with a machined 7075 aluminum alloy semi-automatic pistol frame, with ambidextrous over-molded Ultragrip RX grip panels, with finger grooves that help place the hand in the same position on the grip every shot, resulting in an instinctual hold that improves accuracy; a textured surface provi …