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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world. It also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. The M2 carb …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model 700 Police PSS (Police Sharp Shooter) chambered in .223 Remington is a precision-engineered bolt-action rifle designed specifically for tactical and law enforcement use. Built on the legendary Model 700 action—widely respected for its strength, reliability, and accuracy—the Police PSS variant features a 24-inch heavy-contour barrel, designed to minimize barrel flex and promote consistent accuracy shot after shot. The barrel is finished in …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The M1903 Springfield rifle, originally produced by Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal, served as the backbone of the U.S. military’s small arms inventory from its introduction in 1903 through the interwar period. While the M1917 "American Enfield" supplemented supply during World War I, the M1903 remained the official standard service rifle until it was officially replaced by the semi-automatic M1 Garand in 1936. However, limited production capacity meant …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: By the late 1930s, the need for a more modern and efficient rifle became apparent, and in 1941, the Rifle, No. 4 Mk I was officially adopted by the British Army. The No. 4 was an improvement over its predecessor, the No. 1 Mk III, retaining the same basic action but with enhancements that made it stronger and easier to mass-produce. The new design eliminated the nose cap found on the SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield), allowing the barrel to protrude from the end of the f …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. The rifle was chambered in .30 M1 Carbine and the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and was named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. It was the first standard-issue autoloading rifle for the United States. By most accounts, the M1 ri …