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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk revolver is meticulously crafted to cater to the specific needs of modern single-action shooters. The revolver comes with a patented transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock that provides an unparalleled level of safety and security against accidental discharge. These features give the shooter the confidence to focus solely on their shooting experience. The Blackhawk's cold hammer-forged barrel is designed to offer ultra-precise rifling, which …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Pre Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Pre Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in, 2.5 in, 3 in, 4 in, 5 in and 6 in. Barr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Winchester Model 190 semi-automatic .22 rimfire rifle was manufactured from 1967 to 1980. It was essentially a variation of the Model 290, which was first introduced in 1965, but it did not have the 290’s select Monte Carlo stock. Model 190s were available in both rifle and carbine configurations. The rifle model came with a 24" barrel, while the carbine model came with a 20 1/2" barrel. The model 190 featured an alloy receiver and an uncheckered hardwood stock. A fixe …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Police Positive Special was the Police Positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the .38 Special. The Police Positive Special was the model that Colt would use for all small-frame revolvers up until the last of them were discontinued in 1995. The Police Positive Special and its various other models were extremely popular, with police departments wanting a smaller, lighter revolver that could shoot the powerf …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Walther PP series pistols are semi-automatic pistols that are blowback-operated. They were developed by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, a German arms manufacturer. The series includes various models such as the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models. The Walther TPH pocket pistol is a smaller caliber pistol that was introduced in 1971 and is identical in handling and operation to the PPK. These pistols have an exposed hammer, a traditional double-action trigger mechan …