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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 27 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson. It was the first purpose-built revolver to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed in 1935, it was commonly called the "Registered Magnum." The Model 27 replaced the Registered Magnum in 1939, which was the Registered Magnum but was standardized for eco …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The firearm is chambered in .40 S&W caliber and features a 3 1/2-inch barrel. It is equipped with 3-dot sights for improved aiming accuracy. The polymer grips include metallic inserts for added durability and comfort. A loaded chamber indicator is present to provide a visual or tactile confirmation of a chambered round. The ambidextrous magazine release allows for convenient operation by both right- and left-handed users. It also offers Strike Two capability, enablin …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus Millennium series is a line of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Forjas Taurus S/A (Taurus Forge) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The series includes double-action-only (DAO) and single-action/double-action hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil-operated pistols. The Millennium line was designed for concealed carry by civilians and as backup weapons for law enforcement officers. In early 2013, Taurus introduced a new G2 model to the Millennium pistol series. Th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Para-Ordnance P14-45 (later known as the 14.45) is a significant evolution of the classic M1911 pistol, combining the tried-and-true design of the U.S. military's iconic handgun with modern innovations to enhance its capacity and versatility. Introduced in the 1980s by Para-Ordnance, the P14-45 was the first M1911 derivative to feature a high-capacity double-stack magazine, doubling the traditional 7-round magazine capacity to 14 rounds of .45 ACP. This innovative de …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Tactical Solutions Pac-Lite pistol barrel is an ultra-lightweight, highly accurate upgrade for the Ruger Mark IV and Mark IV 22/45 pistols. The PAC-LITE IV represents everything Tactical Solutions is known for in the .22LR aftermarket barrel industry. The Pac-Lite barrel is an easy-to-install performance barrel. Hand-chambered for a .22 Long Rifle with a 4 1/2" barrel that's both available with or without flutes and also offered with a threaded barrel option. This pa …