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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Single Action Army handgun is a single-action revolver designed for the US government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. Although the SAA has been offered in over 30 different calibers and various barrel lengths, its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1873. Colt has discontinued its production twice but brought it back due to excessive demand. The Colt Bunt …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe National Match M1911 Pistols are hand-fitted and tuned for the National Match competitions, which began at Caldwell, NJ, and became the Camp Perry match. Among their numbers are some of the most beautiful and accurate pistols ever built. The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world and is the standard for competitive guns. The first pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the deal …

We've Got Your Six!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 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt MKIV Government Series 80 chambered in .38 Super is a distinguished semi-automatic pistol that blends Colt’s storied legacy with modern enhancements. Introduced in the 1980s, the Series 80 line brought significant advancements to Colt's iconic 1911 platform, primarily through the addition of a firing pin safety, which improved the pistol’s drop safety without compromising the trigger feel that Colt 1911s are renowned for. The .38 Super cartridge, developed in the …

Recap on The 8/25 Sunday ShowcaseThe Smith & Wesson 5905 is a semi-automatic pistol that belongs to the company's third generation of 9mm handguns, which are renowned for their robust construction and reliable performance. Introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the 5905 is part of the larger 5900 series and is characterized by its all-blued steel construction. This all-steel build gives the pistol a durable and substantial feel, enhancing its longevity and providing a stable shooting …