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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known by several other names such as the Peacemaker, Model P, and M1873, is one of the most iconic revolvers in history. Designed by Colt’s Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company for the U.S. government’s service revolver trials in 1872, it was adopted as the standard-issue revolver of the U.S. Army from 1873 to 1892. The revolver was initially chambered in .45 Colt, which became the most famous and enduring of its many …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 70 Standard chambered in .270 Winchester is a quintessential American bolt-action rifle, renowned for its craftsmanship, reliability, and accuracy. This particular model features a 24-inch blued barrel, which provides an optimal balance between ballistic performance and handling. The checkered walnut stock not only enhances the rifle’s aesthetic appeal but also ensures a secure grip, adding to the overall functionality. The rifle’s sighti …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Walther PP series, which includes the PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models, is a line of blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols developed by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. Known for their sleek design and innovative features, these pistols were among the first successful double-action semi-automatics. The series gained popularity due to its compact size, reliability, and ease of concealment, making it a favorite among law enforcement, civilians, and military personnel …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag.: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an …