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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Kimber builds the world's finest 1911 pistols right here in America—something that makes sense, as few things are as American as a 1911 .45 ACP, 9MM 1911, or 10MM 1911. Virtually every critical component of every pistol is manufactured inside the Kimber factory. The finest raw materials come through the front gate, and Kimber does the rest, the only way to ensure that every part meets unequaled standards. America's best shooters keep choosing Kimber. Legendary LAPD …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Winchester wanted to make the ultimate lever-action, big game hunting rifle, and in the minds of many, they did just that with the Model 71. The 71 was based on the Model 1886's action, but along with a host of new features and small changes, was considered an "improved" version. One of the so-called improvements was a new stock design, already being incorporated on Winchester's Model 65. The Model 71 was also made out of "Winchester Proof Steel", a stronger steel than t …