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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 is a legendary double/single-action revolver, renowned for its powerful .44 Magnum chambering and association with both hunting and cinematic history. Built on Smith & Wesson’s robust N-frame, this revolver features a 6.5-inch pinned barrel with a shrouded extractor rod, a configuration known for its balance between accuracy and manageable recoil. The nickel finish enhances its durability and aesthetic appeal, giving it a strik …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Introduced in 1978, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a stainless steel version of the Model 29. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. However, it was later overtaken by handguns chambered for the larger .454 Casull and .50 Action Express cartridges. It was made famous worldwide by association with the fictional character "Dirty Harry" Callahan. The 629 model designation derives f …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 631 is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum or .32 S&W, built on a round butt frame with three screws. It features a 6-shot fluted cylinder with a 1.44" nominal length, crafted from stainless steel. The 631 comes in two barrel configurations: a 2" barrel with fixed sights or a 4" barrel with a 1/8" red ramp front sight and a white outline, along with a micrometer-click rear sight. It also has a narrow top rib and Gonc …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Redhawk is a double-action revolver that marked the company's debut into the world of large-bore handguns. It was available in various barrel lengths and chambered for cartridges like .357 and .44 Magnum. However, the Super Redhawk is the next generation of this line of firearms and has some upgrades that make it an even more impressive weapon. It incorporates elements of the .357 GP-100, but its frame is more robust, allowing it to handle some of the most powe …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Following World War II, Colt was one of the first gun companies to begin making guns using new "Space Age" materials like aluminum. Colt's first entry in the field was with the aluminum-framed Colt Commander automatic in 1949. Their second entry was with an aluminum frame version of the Detective Special. Colt called this aluminum alloy "Coltalloy". This new model was named the Colt Cobra. This was the first time Colt named a gun after a snake, and it led to a series of …