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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt's New Service, a large-frame double-action revolver, was discontinued in 1942. It wasn't until 1990 that Colt introduced its next large-frame model, the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the reliable King Cobra revolver design, featuring a transfer bar ignition-safety action. It was specifically designed for unlimited use of .44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treated to provide maximum strength. The revol …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world and is the standard for competitive guns. The first Colt Gold Cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer’s showcase to the firing line. Colt Gold Cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the National Matches at Camp Perry. The Gold Cup National Match is the ultimate target 1911. If you get a chance to …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1982, Colt released an upgraded version of their successful Mark III series, known as the Mark V series. The new "V" frame model had several major changes from its predecessor. These changes included the replacement of the sintered steel hammer and trigger with cast steel, the introduction of Colt's first short action which resulted in a shorter hammer fall, the replacement of the mainspring, mainspring guide, and location of the mainspring seat with a longer spring and …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 is widely considered as one of the best combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. It was created by John Browning, an American firearms inventor. This pistol is the oldest service pistol in the world, still being used in over 25 nations and has been popular for over 100 years. The legacy of the Colt Government Model is well known. From the battlefields of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, this combat-proven firearm has tirel …