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Bryant Ridge's analysis: The Colt Gold Cup Trophy Lite in .38 Super is a refined and visually arresting version of Colt’s legendary competition-grade 1911 platform. Built for both precision and presentation, the Trophy Lite delivers outstanding performance in a lighter, more streamlined package. Chambered in .38 Super, it offers a high-velocity, flat-shooting round that has long been favored by competitive shooters for its accuracy and manageable recoil. The pistol features a polished stai …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt New Frontier .22 Scout is a classic single-action revolver that blends traditional Old West styling with modern versatility. Introduced as a more refined variant of the popular Colt Frontier Scout, the New Frontier features a flat-top frame with fully adjustable rear sights and a ramp front sight—making it more suited for target shooting and precision work. Built to echo the design of the legendary Colt Single Action Army, the New Frontier .22 Scout was av …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt King Cobra Target, SKU: KCOBRA22-SP6RFO, is a precision-crafted revolver chambered in .22 LR, combining Colt’s renowned revolver heritage with modern enhancements tailored for competition and target shooting. Built on a robust stainless steel frame, the revolver features a 6-inch barrel that offers a longer sight radius, promoting improved accuracy and stability during extended range sessions. Its double-and single-action mechanism ensures smooth operation …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Anaconda, introduced in 1990, marked the return of Colt's large-frame double-action revolvers after the discontinuation of the New Service in 1942. Based on the successful King Cobra design, the Anaconda featured a stainless steel construction and a transfer bar ignition-safety action, specifically engineered to handle the powerful .44 Magnum round. With a massive forged frame and heat-treated cylinder, it was built for maximum strength and durability. The Anaco …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1942 Colt discontinued it's large-frame double-action revolver, the New Service. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990 when it introduced the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven King Cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition-safety action. The Anaconda was designed for unlimited use of .44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treatment to provide maximum strength. It was …