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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Blending the iconic ergonomics of the 1911 with Ruger’s renowned reliability, the Ruger Mark III 22/45 series offers a rimfire experience tailored for both new shooters and seasoned 1911 enthusiasts. Chambered in .22 LR, it provides affordable, low-recoil shooting with the same grip angle, feel, and fire control layout—including the manual safety, magazine release, and bolt hold-open—as the classic .45 caliber 1911. Built on a lightweight polymer frame, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Wingmaster 870TB (Trap & Bench) is a legendary pump-action shotgun, designed specifically for trap shooting and benchrest enthusiasts. Known for its reliable performance and classic design, this model is a part of Remington’s renowned 870 series, which has become a staple in both competitive shooting and hunting circles. Chambered in 12 gauge with a 2¾-inch chamber, the 870TB features a 30-inch vent ribbed barrel, equipped with a full choke …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model 1100 Classic Trap is a premium iteration of one of America’s most iconic autoloading shotguns. Chambered in 12 gauge and designed specifically for the sport of trap shooting, the Classic Trap model brings both aesthetic refinement and functional performance to the shooting line. It features a 30-inch vent ribbed barrel paired with a cylinder choke tube, designed to provide optimal patterning for clay target shooting. Its sighting system includes …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle, also known as the Winchester 94 or Model 94, is a lever-action repeating rifle that was designed by John Browning in 1894. It originally used two metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester, but in 1895, it became the first rifle to use the smokeless powder round, the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), which later became known as the .30-30. The rifle was produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company u …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 54, produced from 1925 until 1937, holds a significant place in the history of bolt-action sporting rifles as Winchester's first successful entry into the category. A sporterized version of the Mauser design, the Model 54 was an important step forward but lacked some of the refinements that many bolt-action hunters were seeking. When the Winchester Model 70 debuted in 1937, it set a new standard, offering a more robust action, better checkering, impr …