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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 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the 1980s, Smith & Wesson continued producing the .45 ACP Model 25 and eventually introduced a stainless version called the Model 625. The gun was designed to be ideal for bowling pin shooting, with its 5" full-underlug barrel that minimized muzzle flip from the .45 cartridge. However, the Model 625 had several unique features that made it an oddity and a collector's item.Firstly, there was never a plain 625 or 625-1 model. The first guns released were designated as …