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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. released an article on November 07, 2006, announcing a cased set of .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum "Flat Tops" with matching serial numbers. In 2005, Sturm, Ruger celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its first centerfire revolver, the legendary Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum, by announcing a 50th Anniversary model. Produced only in 2005, the original Blackhawk-size "Flat Top" frame featured an original "micro"-style click adjusta …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger 10/22 Carbine Model 1103 is the quintessential .22 Long Rifle for American shooters, offering an ideal combination of affordability, reliability, and versatility. This model, with its classic hardwood stock, evokes traditional styling while delivering the modern performance that has made the 10/22 platform a mainstay since its introduction in 1964. At just 5 pounds and 37 inches overall, it is lightweight and compact, making it perfect for young shooters, small …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Charter Arms Bulldog is a compact, five-shot traditional double-action revolver that has carved out a unique place in American firearms history. Originally designed by Doug McClenahan, the Bulldog was first introduced in 1973 by Charter Arms, and it quickly gained a reputation for being a powerful yet easily concealable handgun. It was developed with a specific goal in mind—to provide the firepower of a big-bore revolver in a compact, easily carried package. Th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt New Frontier first appeared in 1961, beginning with serial number 3000NF, which remained at the Colt factory. Production continued through 1974, ending in the 72XXNF range, resulting in just over 4,000 units produced during this 2nd Generation run. These Flat-Top Target models were offered in four calibers: .45 Colt, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Special. According to Colt historian Don Wilkerson, the .38 Special is the rarest among them, followed by the .44 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Stevens Model 87D, produced by Savage Arms Corporation, is a notable example of mid-20th-century American rimfire rifle design. Introduced as part of the broader Model 87 series, the 87D stood out for its innovative "gill gun" semi-automatic action, named for the distinctive slotted ejection port on the right side of the receiver, which resembled the gills of a fish. This action allowed the rifle to operate in both semi-automatic and manual modes—semi-auto for …