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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt AR-15 is a lightweight, magazine-fed, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle. It is a semi-automatic version of the M16 rifle that is sold for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. The AR in AR-15 stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. Due to financial problems, and limitations in terms of manpower and production capacity, ArmaLite sold the AR-15 design and the AR-15 trademark along with the ArmaLite AR-10 …

Recap on the 7/7 Sunday ShowcaseThe GLOCK G17 is a full-size semi-automatic service pistol that shoots the 9x19mm pistol cartridge. It is a popular choice for self-defense, with sixty-five percent of U.S. law enforcement agencies selecting Glock pistols due to their reliability and simplicity. The pistol features a short-recoil-operated striker fire system and a Safe-Action trigger system designed for shooting in stressed situations. The main frame is constructed of high-strength polymer, while …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Police Positive Special was the Police Positive with a lengthened frame and cylinder to allow using longer, more powerful cartridges like the .38 Special. The Police Positive Special was the model that Colt would use for all small-frame revolvers up until the last of them were discontinued in 1995. The Police Positive Special and its various other models were extremely popular, with police departments wanting a smaller, lighter revolver that could shoot the powerf …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Python is back! Building on Colt's Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver returns in stainless steel! The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re-designed rear sight. Thirty percent more steel beneath the rear adjustable target sight gives you a stronger revolver and more robust shooting experience. A recessed target crown, user-interchangeable front sight, and Walnut grip with the iconic Colt medallion make this a gun you'll want to …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Government Model has an illustrious legacy, renowned for its service from the battlefields of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, where it steadfastly supported our Armed Forces for over a century. This iconic firearm boasts the legendary Series 70 firing system, faithfully replicating the Government Models crafted before World War II. With an arched steel mainspring housing and a short steel trigger, it embodies the classic design elements of its predecessors. Co …