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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1982, Colt released an upgraded version of their successful Mark III series, known as the Mark V series. The new "V" frame model had several major changes from its predecessor. These changes included the replacement of the sintered steel hammer and trigger with cast steel, the introduction of Colt's first short action which resulted in a shorter hammer fall, the replacement of the mainspring, mainspring guide, and location of the mainspring seat with a longer spring and …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver is a 5-shot revolver that comes in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers. It was the first revolver ever made from stainless steel. The Model 60 is a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, and it has a cylinder that swings out. It also has an exposed hammer. The Model 60 has been in production since 1965 and was the first all-stainless steel firearm ever made for regular production. …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt New Army & Navy Double Action Revolver had a production run from 1892 through 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut. The M1892 Colt Army and Navy was the first general issue double action revolver with a swing out cylinder used by the US military. In 1892 the gun was adopted by the Army in .38 Long Colt caliber, and the revolver was given the name of New Army and Navy. Initial experience with the gun caused officials to request some improvements. This would be an ongo …