Blog

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, Riot Gun, or Trench Gun, is a shotgun manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It features an external hammer and tube magazine. John Browning designed the Model 1897, which is an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893. Over one million of these shotguns were produced from 1897 until 1957. This model was available in various barrel lengths and grades, with 12 and 16-gauge options, and could be purcha …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington Model 870™ Pump-Action Shotgun is a highly reliable and versatile firearm with a proven design. The Express Super Magnum features a 3-1/2" chamber, allowing it to handle heavy turkey and waterfowl loads, while also being compatible with 2-3/4" and 3" shotgun shells. The receiver is milled from a solid billet of steel for maximum strength, and twin action bars prevent binding and twisting during cycling. The shotgun offers excellent pointing characteristics, a …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Mossberg 500 is a line of pump-action shotguns made by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. The series includes various models of hammerless repeaters that all use the same basic receiver and action but differ in bore size, barrel length, choke options, magazine capacity, stock, and forearm materials. The models in the 500 series are 500, 505, 510, 535, and 590. The Revelation 310 and the New Haven 600 were also variations of the 500 series produced by Mossberg under different na …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe design heritage of the Model 62 can be traced back to a patent filed in 1888 by John Browning and his brother Matthew; this would become the Model 1890, Winchester's first pump rifle design. In 1906, Winchester wanted to improve the design of the Model 1890 even further to cater to a slightly different market; by changing the barrel to a round one and marketing it at a lower price, this rifle would become the Model 1906.By 1932, however, both the Model 1890 and 1906 we …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisEngineered for precision and reliability, the Escort BullTac is a purpose-built bullpup pump-action shotgun meticulously designed for sporting, security, and law enforcement applications. In a formidable 12 gauge and the popular 20 gauge & .410 caliber, with both 2 3/4″ and 3″ chamber compatibility, this shotgun delivers uncompromising stopping power when you need it most. The 18″ barrel, optimized for shot or slugs, is equipped with a fixed cylinder choke and oxidatio …