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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 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9mm and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Natio …

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 …