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Recap on The 8/18 Sunday ShowcaseThe Ruger Model 77/17, a distinguished addition to Ruger’s rimfire rifle series, made its debut in 1984 after years of anticipation. This rifle is chambered in the .17 HMR, a caliber renowned for its accuracy and flat trajectory, making it ideal for both varmint hunting and precision shooting. The Model 77/17 features a 22-inch blue barrel that provides a perfect balance between weight and performance, ensuring reliable accuracy over a variety of distances. The …

Recap on The 8/4 Sunday ShowcaseThe Colt Government MKIV Series 70 chambered in 9mm Steyr is a rare firearm primarily due to its limited production and the niche nature of its chambering. The Series 70, introduced in the 1970s, was largely produced in the more popular .45 ACP and 9mm Luger calibers. The decision to chamber a small batch in 9mm Steyr, a cartridge originally designed for the Steyr M1912 pistol and not widely used beyond that, makes this variant particularly uncommon. The 9mm Steyr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Single-Six revolver is a single-action rimfire handgun manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It was first introduced in June of 1953. The current version of this revolver is known as the New Model Single-Six, which includes Ruger's transfer bar mechanism for enhanced safety. The term "New Model" refers to the addition of the transfer bar mechanism, which allows all six chambers to be loaded while carrying the revolver safely. Before 1973, the Single-Six did not …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger LC9 (standing for "Lightweight Compact 9mm") is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, hammer fired, semi-automatic pistol announced by Ruger at the 2011 SHOT Show. This pistol has safety features, including a loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect safety, that allow it to be sold in California and Massachusetts. The LC9 has a 3.12-inch (8 cm) barrel, and is 6 inches (15 cm) long and 4.5 inches (11 cm) tall. The LC9 is 0.9 inches (2 cm) wid …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Blackhawk revolver is meticulously crafted to cater to the specific needs of modern single-action shooters. The revolver comes with a patented transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock that provides an unparalleled level of safety and security against accidental discharge. These features give the shooter the confidence to focus solely on their shooting experience. The Blackhawk's cold hammer-forged barrel is designed to offer ultra-precise rifling, which …