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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisTracing its roots back to John M. Browning's B25 Superposed, the Citori over & under shotgun has an impeccable reputation for performance and reliability. The Browning Citori has been called "America's most desired over & under shotgun." It's everything you have always dreamed of in a shotgun. Unflawed balance and pointability, many hunters favor the Citori for its precise handling and pointing ease. The Citori's weight is perfectly balanced between the hands and s …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThese pistols are original Italian made Beretta's that were used by Italian law enforcement agencies. Beretta's medium frame 8X series (models 81 through 87) features an open-top slide similar to the larger 9mm 92 models but utilizes a fixed barrel blowback action due to the lower power calibers employed. The various models are chambered for either .22LR, .32 or .380 Auto. These alloy frame double-action pistols feature an exposed hammer and a frame-mounted ambi safety wit …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Beretta AL-2 is a distinguished semi-automatic shotgun famous for its combination of reliability and performance. Introduced by Beretta in 1973, the AL-2 utilizes a gas-operated system, which enables smooth cycling of rounds and reduces recoil for improved shooting comfort. This shotgun boasts a durable, well-balanced walnut stock with checkering, providing a secure yet comfortable grip while shooting. The Beretta AL-2 is suitable for a variety of shooting activities, …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. The Model 1100 bleeds off-gases to operate the action through ports in the barrel near the fore-end. The gasses then drive a steel action sleeve that fits around the magazine tube and connects to the bolt carrier to the rear, ejecting the spent shell. A fresh shell is released from the magazine, which trips the carrier release, and the action spring in the stock pushes the bol …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBilled as the oldest continuously manufactured rifle in the world, the Marlin 39 began life as John Marlin's Model 1891 (used by Annie Oakley), redesigned in 1897, then the Model 39 in 1922. The "39A" designation appeared in 1939. The "third variation" of the Model 39 series appeared in 1946, with three different variations with different features. The "redesigning" is generally considered so slight that the rifle is regarded as essentially the same article for over the la …