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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. The 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world; still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years; it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The next major design came in 1983 with the Colt Mark IV Series 80. On this model, Colt added a safety fe …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt's Legendary Double-Action Revolvers Return. The Colt Cobra marks Colt's triumphant return to the world of double-action revolvers. Its small frame and 2" barrel make it ideal for concealed carry. The Cobra features all-steel construction, as well as a rubber-wrapped grip that's been moved rearward to help manage recoil. The Cobra is chambered in .38 Special and is +P capable. This firearm was designed to meet the needs of new shooters and seasoned professionals alike. …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Single Action Army (also known as the SAA, Model P, Peacemaker, or M1873) is a single-action revolver handgun. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1872 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company (today known as Colt's Manufacturing Company) and was adopted as the standard-issued pistol of the U.S. Army from 1873 to 1892.The Colt SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths. Its overall appearance …

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 …