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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThis small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 64 Military and Police revolver is a six-shot double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 10 and was the second all-stainless steel revolver produced by Smith & Wesson, with the first being the Model 60. The Model 64 has fixed sights and was widely used by several U.S. police, sheriff, and state agencies. It was a popular choice in high-humidity states because the stainless steel Model 64 …

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 Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry and self-defense. It is part of Smith & Wesson's J-Frame series, which is known for its compact size and lightweight construction.**Compact and Lightweight: The Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small revolver that is easy to carry and conceal. It weighs only 23 ounces and has a barrel length of 2.12 inches, making it an ideal choice for those who need a reliable self-defense w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Pre Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Pre Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in, 2.5 in, 3 in, 4 in, 5 in and 6 in. Barr …