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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus 425 Tracker is a formidable double-action revolver chambered in the powerful .41 Magnum, designed to deliver a balance of performance, durability, and shooter comfort. Built on a medium-large frame, the 425 Tracker offers a 5-shot cylinder, providing substantial firepower while maintaining a manageable size for field carry or defensive use. One of its standout features is the factory ported 4-inch barrel, which significantly reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In1942 Colt discontinued it's large frame double-action revolver, the New Service. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990, when it introduced the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven King Cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition-safety action. The Anaconda was specifically designed for unlimited use of .44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treated to provide the maximum st …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Classic Cobra is a modern revival of a beloved revolver design, chambered in .38 Special +P and built to deliver both performance and visual appeal. With a 2-inch barrel and a matte stainless finish accented by a high-polish cylinder, this revolver balances classic styling with contemporary functionality. It retains Colt’s signature linear leaf mainspring (LL2) trigger system, known for providing a smooth and consistent pull in both double- and single-acti …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt M1877 was a double-action revolver manufactured by Colt's Patent Firearms from January 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names: the "Lightning," the "Thunderer," and the "Rainmaker." The principal difference between the models was the cartridge in which they were chambered: the "Lightning" being chambered in .38 Long Colt, the "Thunderer" in .41 Long Colt. Both models had …