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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: NEMO Arms has masterfully engineered the first-ever semi-automatic rifle chambered in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum, blending the long-range precision and flat trajectory of a traditional bolt-action rifle with the adaptability, modularity, and rapid follow-up capability of an AR-style platform. The NEMO OMEN M-210 redefines the standard for extreme-distance shooting, making it ideal for both tactical and long-range applications. As NEMO’s no-frills option wi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Combining dynamic style with a host of performance-enhancing details, the Onyx Ultra II in 9mm and .45 ACP from the Kimber Custom Shop are striking personal defense pistols. Thin micarta grips and a short trigger ensure a perfect fit, even for shooters with smaller hands. Light 9mm recoil makes these pistols easy to handle and speeds sight recovery between shots; the .45 ACP offered in the Ultra-sized platform combines power with concealability. The highly-polished stain …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: According to the included letters, My name is Bert DuVernay and I started as a Training Coordinator (staff instructor) at Smith & Wesson Academy on March 5, 1990. Prior to that time, I taught in a Police Science program at a technical college in Ohio, where I had been a police officer for 16 years. I am now the Chief of Police for New Braintree, a small town in central Massachusetts. When I began work at S&W, I learned of the soon-to-be-released .40 S&W cart …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger No. 1 is a legendary single-shot rifle renowned for its unique Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action. Manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967, the No. 1 combines rugged durability with classic design. The rifle's 26-inch blue barrel offers a balance of precision and stability, ideal for long-range shooting and big-game hunting. The action is operated by an underlever, which both lowers the breechblock for loading ammunition and cocks the r …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: This versatile rifle is designed for modern performance and adaptability, featuring a forward-mounted Picatinny rail that supports the installation of intermediate eye relief scopes (not included) for "both eyes open" sighting and rapid target acquisition. Its built-in sighting system includes an adjustable ghost ring rear aperture and a non-glare, protected blade front sight for reliable accuracy. The detachable magazine, with a conveniently placed push-forward release …