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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThese pistols are original Italian made Beretta's that were used by Italian law enforcement agencies. Beretta's medium frame 8X series (models 81 through 87) features an open-top slide similar to the larger 9mm 92 models but utilizes a fixed barrel blowback action due to the lower power calibers employed. The various models are chambered for either .22LR, .32 or .380 Auto. These alloy frame double-action pistols feature an exposed hammer and a frame-mounted ambi safety wit …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIntroducing the F.I.E. Firearms Model D.38 Derringer, a compact yet formidable choice for self-defense. This classic derringer boasts a chrome-finished stainless-steel frame, barrel, and a single-action trigger for fast and straightforward operation. Chambered in .38 SPL, it delivers substantial stopping power while remaining lightweight and easily concealable. The F.I.E. Model D.38 Derringer is perfect for everyday carry and is ideal for those needing a reliable and discr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisRöhm Gesellschaft, often referred to as RG, is a German brand of firearms and related shooting equipment. In the early 1950s, Röhm GmbH of Sontheim/Brenz, which was traditionally focused on the production of chucking tools, diversified its product line and began to produce gas alarm guns, flare guns, starting pistols and handguns. Röhm's product line of firearms was primarily established under the brand name RG. Following importation limits imposed on handguns by the 1968 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Government Model has an illustrious legacy, renowned for its service from the battlefields of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, where it steadfastly supported our Armed Forces for over a century. This iconic firearm boasts the legendary Series 70 firing system, faithfully replicating the Government Models crafted before World War II. With an arched steel mainspring housing and a short steel trigger, it embodies the classic design elements of its predecessors. Co …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBeretta of Italy designed and manufactured the Beretta Cheetah, a series of compact blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols introduced in 1976. The series includes models in .32 ACP (Models 81 and 82), .380 ACP (9 mm Short) (Models 80X, 83, 84, 85, and 86), and .22 LR (Models 87, 87 Target, and 89). The 80X is an updated version of the 84, which was revived by Beretta in 2023 after production was paused in 2017. The .380 ACP (9 mm Short) cartridge is chambered in three mo …