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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The 1851 Navy Black Powder revolver, produced from 1851 to 1872, was the most famous model of the cap-and-ball era for good reasons. This 6-shot offers perfect balance, precise aim, and functional dependability. The Uberti 1851 Navy Yank Sheriff is a fully functional reproduction of the original Model 1851 "Yank" single-action revolver carried by historical figures like Wild Bill Hickok during his lawman days. This Uberti 1851 Navy “Yank” Sheriff provides the classic feel …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911, or Colt Government in the case of Colt-produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model, which entered service in 1926. The designation changed t …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger 10/22 is a line of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., an American firearm company. These rifles are chambered for the popular .22 rimfire cartridges and feature a patented rotary magazine, with the option for higher-capacity box magazines. The Ruger 10/22 carbine version has been in production since 1964 and is one of the most successful rimfire rifle designs in history. The rifle is highly customizable, with numerous third-party manu …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning 325 SL Grade VI is a premium 12-gauge over/under shotgun that exemplifies the finest in craftsmanship, performance, and aesthetics. Designed for discerning shooters, the 325 SL features 27.5-inch vent ribbed barrels that provide both stability and accuracy, making it ideal for a variety of shooting sports, from clay pigeons to upland game birds. The barrels are finished in rich blue, offering both durability and a sleek, refined appearance. The Invector chok …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981 and has been a staple among Collectors and Shooting Enthusiasts ever since. The 686 has been available with 2.5,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 in barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special or …