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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market share because of price increases brought about by the high labor costs inherent in its manufacturing processes. In response, an entirely new product line of revolvers dubbed the MK III series debuted in 1969. Intended to be the first major advancement of Colt’s designs since the beginning of the 20th Century, the MK IIIs used a new ‘J’ frame and had no parts interchangeability with older models. The …

Recap on The 8/4 Sunday ShowcaseThe Colt Government MKIV Series 70 chambered in 9mm Steyr is a rare firearm primarily due to its limited production and the niche nature of its chambering. The Series 70, introduced in the 1970s, was largely produced in the more popular .45 ACP and 9mm Luger calibers. The decision to chamber a small batch in 9mm Steyr, a cartridge originally designed for the Steyr M1912 pistol and not widely used beyond that, makes this variant particularly uncommon. The 9mm Steyr …

Recap on The 8/4 Sunday ShowcaseThe Smith & Wesson Model 032 is a unique and rare double-action-only revolver chambered in both .32 H&R Magnum and .32 S&W. Built on an alloy J-frame with three screws, it features a 2-inch steel barrel marked with "Airweight" and "32 MAGNUM." This revolver has a 6-shot fluted steel cylinder with a nominal length of 1.4 inches and a fully concealed hammer, enhancing its suitability for concealed carry. The round butt JA frame is equipped with Uncle Mike's Combat g …

Recap on The 7/28 Sunday ShowcaseThe Remington 700 is a bolt-action rifle, well-known for its popularity in America for decades. It is versatile and can be used for target shooting, hunting, and law enforcement purposes. These rifles are highly customizable, with a wide range of configurations available, and parts are easily accessible for those who want to make modifications themselves. Remington Sendero rifles are the most accurate rifles produced for over-the-counter sale, built on the famous …

Recap on The 7/21 Sunday ShowcaseThe Smith & Wesson Model 57 is a large-frame, double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, chambered for the .41 Magnum cartridge, and designed and manufactured by the Smith & Wesson firearms company. The gun was designed as a weapon for law enforcement agencies. However, due to its size and recoil, it found more favor with civilian target shooters and hunters.First introduced in April 1964, the Model 57 was produced with 4", 6", 6-1/2", and 8-3/8" barrels i …