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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: John Browning apparently began designing the Superposed (Over/Under) shotgun in 1922. It was his last firearm design and a labor of love. He conceived it as the last gun the government would ban from private ownership. Like most John Browning guns it is a complicated design. The great man never used one part when two or three could be made to work. On the other hand, those parts are lightly stressed and, like most Browning designs, Superposed shotguns are very reliable. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The FN Browning 10/71, produced between 1971 and 1974, stands as a unique response to American gun control laws, particularly the Gun Control Act of 1968, which imposed specific regulations on imported firearms, including minimum length and height requirements. In response, FN redesigned the classic Browning Model 1910 and Model 1955 to create the 10/71. With a 4.46-inch barrel, a longer slide, and the addition of adjustable target sights, this version became more suited …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Hi-Power is one of the most iconic semi-automatic pistols in firearm history, renowned for its durability, reliability, and advanced design features. Developed by the legendary firearms designer John Browning and completed after his death by Belgian gunmaker Dieudonné Saive, the Hi-Power was introduced in 1935. It was one of the first pistols to feature a double-stack magazine, allowing for a higher capacity than most contemporaries. This innovative d …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning BPS is far from an ordinary pump shotgun—it's a masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. The fully engraved model stands out with beautifully detailed scenes on both sides of the machined steel receiver, giving the shotgun a distinctive personality and transforming it into more than just a tool for shooting. Where most pump shotguns are purely utilitarian, the BPS becomes an heirloom, an object to be passed down through generations. Its engravin …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning A-Bolt II Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle comes with a sharp-checkered walnut stock that features a straight comb, a rubber recoil pad, and a durable high gloss finish. The receiver and barrel feature a low-luster blued finish. The Browning A-Bolt II Hunter model represents an excellent value for a high-quality big game hunting rifle. Common to all A-Bolt II centerfire rifles, The Hunter II comes with a highly refined, adjustable trigger system featuring a chrome-p …