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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Blackhawk, introduced in 1955, is a six-shot, single-action revolver that quickly earned a reputation for reliability and durability. Manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., the Blackhawk's simple yet robust design made it a hit in the firearms market. Initially chambered in .357 Magnum, the revolver was versatile and produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths, allowing it to appeal to a wide range of shooters. In 1956, with the launch of t …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Single-Six is a single-action revolver produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. The Single-Six was first released in June 1953. The Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. The term "New Model" simply means that this model includes Ruger's transfer bar mechanism for increased safety, allowing one to carry the revolver safely with all six chambers loaded. Prior to 1973, the Single-Six was produced without the tra …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Redhawk, first introduced in 1979, is a robust and versatile large-frame revolver that has earned a reputation for its durability and powerful performance, especially in the world of handloading and big-game defense. This particular model, chambered in .44 Magnum, features a stainless steel finish, adding both to its striking appearance and resistance to corrosion and wear. With a 4-inch barrel, the Redhawk strikes a balance between manageable size and optimal …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger 10/22 50th Anniversary Design Contest Rifle is a special edition of the iconic 10/22, produced exclusively in 2014 to celebrate half a century of this legendary .22 LR semi-automatic rifle. What sets this model apart is that it was designed through Ruger’s most extensive Voice of the Customer Program, where enthusiasts submitted their ideal anniversary edition concepts. After receiving nearly 40,000 votes, the winning design combined the best element …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle that features a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action. It has been manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. To load the rifle, an underlever is used to lower the breechblock, which also cocks the rifle. Lenard Brownell, who worked at Ruger, praised the No. 1's strength, saying that he had trouble trying to tear it up during testing and never managed to blow one apart. The rifle has a shotgun-style tang saf …