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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: During World War II, the Canadian firm John Inglis & Co. manufactured approximately 150,000+ samples of the iconic FN Browning Hi-Power pistol. When the last batch in active service was declared to be surplus by the British military in the early 1990s, many of these fine pistols made their way to American shores. While most now reside in the safes of Hi-Power collectors, these excellent pistols do occasionally come up for sale and still represent a good value for the …

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 engraving wor …

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 …