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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Mauser Model 1914 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Mauser, designed as an evolution of the .25 caliber Model 1910 created by Josef Nickl. Chambered in .32 ACP, the Model 1914 was introduced in 1914 and eventually succeeded by the simpler Model 1934 in 1934. Throughout both World Wars, the Model 1914 was utilized by the German police and military forces. The initial variant of the Model 1910, known as the “Side Latch,” featured a rotating si …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 12-3 Airweight is a versatile and lightweight double/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special, designed for those seeking a combination of reliability and portability. Introduced in the early 1950s, the Model 12-3 is built on the round or square butt K alloy service frame, which is notably thinner than the standard K-frame by 0.080 inches, making it an ideal choice for concealed carry or as a service revolver. The revolver feature …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Caliber - 38 S& W Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt k target frame with 5-screws. This target model is continued from the postwar K-38 Target Masterpiece, a 6-shot fluted Cylinder with a nominal length of 1.56", originally only with a 6-inch pinned and ribbed barrel, with the 8-3/8" barrel being available in Inter production. Blue finish (nickel rare), 1/10" or 1/8" patridge front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, checkere …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Caliber - .41 Magnum, Introduced in July of 1964, double-action revolver built on the square butt N service frame with 3 screws, 6-shot fluted and counterbored cylinder with a nominal length of 1.75", blue or nickel finish, 4" pinned barrel, walnut PC style grips with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 265" service hammer, 265" serrated trigger, flat matte finish top strap with smooth backstrap and forestrap, 1/8" serrated ramp front sight w/squa …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 559 is a classic piece of American firearms engineering, introduced in 1980 as an all-steel variant of the popular 'Second Generation' alloy-framed model 459. Chambered in 9mm, this semi-automatic pistol features a 4-inch barrel and is designed for precision, durability, and reliability in a variety of shooting scenarios. As a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) pistol, the 559 offers the flexibility of a smooth first-shot double-action pull follow …