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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Vaquero is a six-shot single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. based on the New Model Ruger Blackhawk frame and was introduced in 1993. It comes in blued steel, case colored, and a gloss stainless finish, all of which are available with wood, hard rubber, simulated ivory or black micarta grips, and fixed sights. It arose with the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting, from which came the demand for a single-action revolver that was more tradit …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths.The 1955–1962 Blackhawks are known today as the "Flattop" models, because their adjustable rear sights were not protected by "ears" extending up from the frame as later became standard. From 1962 through 1972, Ruger made the "Three Screw" Blackhawk in various calibers, so called by the number of screws visibl …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths.The 1955–1962 Blackhawks are known today as the "Flattop" models, because their adjustable rear sights were not protected by "ears" extending up from the frame as later became standard. From 1962 through 1972, Ruger made the "Three Screw" Blackhawk in various calibers, so called by the number of screws visibl …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger LC9s Semi-Auto Pistol is a simple and instinctive pistol that utilizes a striker-fired mechanism with a short, light trigger pull. An integrated trigger safety and a manual thumb safety offer intuitive manipulation for safe handling, while a magazine disconnect and a loaded chamber indicator offer additional safety features, nearly eliminating the risk of an accidental discharge. The pistol's frame is constructed with glass-filled nylon with an aluminum insert, a …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a hammerless falling-block action in the Farquharson style. It was introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1967. To load ammunition and cock the rifle, an underlever is used to lower the breechblock. While commenting on his work at Ruger, Lenard Brownell said about the No. 1, "There was never any question about the strength of the action. In testing it, I remember how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In f …