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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Redhawk, first introduced in 1979, is a robust and versatile large-frame revolver that has earned a reputation for its durability and powerful performance, especially in the world of handloading and big-game defense. This particular model, chambered in .44 Magnum, features a stainless steel finish, adding both to its striking appearance and resistance to corrosion and wear. With a 4-inch barrel, the Redhawk strikes a balance between manageable size and optimal …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag.: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess an …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Trooper is a medium frame, double-action revolver featuring a six-round cylinder chambered for a .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum caliber cartridges. Designed as a less expensive alternative to the upscale Colt .357 and the later Colt Python and Colt King Cobra, it was marketed to law enforcement agencies as well as civilians. In the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 14-8 Classic Series is a modern reintroduction of a legendary target revolver, originally derived from the postwar K-38 Target Masterpiece. Manufactured between 2009 and 2012, this revolver retains the precision and balance that made its predecessors highly regarded among target shooters and collectors. Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, it offers enhanced performance with higher-pressure loads while maintaining the accuracy and smooth …