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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The first Model 48, serial number K 348746, was produced on May 11, 1959, and was featured in the Smith & Wesson catalog by August of the same year, as documented by Roy Jinks in History of Smith & Wesson. Since its introduction, the Model 48 has been exclusively available in a blue finish, with barrel lengths of 4, 6, and 8 3/8 inches. Over the years, this revolver has undergone four revisions, each introducing significant changes to its design. The origina …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In the 1950s, High Standard adapted their premium target pistols for use with .22 Short cartridges to compete in Olympic rapid-fire shooting events, which were dominated by European-made pistols at the time. In 1960, American shooter Bill McMillan won the rapid-fire competition at the Rome Olympics using a High Standard pistol, cementing the company's reputation in the sport. To commemorate McMillan's achievement, High Standard released a special edition of their pi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (also known as the Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, Single Action Army, SAA, ) is a single-action revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U.S. government service revolver trials of 1873 by Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, today Colt’s Manufacturing Company, and adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1892. It is perhap …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model 700 is a renowned series of bolt-action centerfire rifles that has been manufactured by Remington Arms since 1962. Known for its unmatched accuracy and reliability, the Model 700 has set the standard by which all other centerfire rifles are measured. It continues to be regarded as the most accurate out-of-the-box rifle available, making it a top choice for both professional marksmen and avid hunters alike. Its legendary action and consistent performan …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: When it comes to revolvers in the US, the “Big Three” of Colt, Smith and Wesson, and Ruger remain strong. However, in the 1970s, a new company emerged and attempted to challenge these three (Smith in particular) with an innovative new design. This company was Dan Wesson, and the Model 15 was that design. Founded in 1968 by Daniel B. Wesson II after the acquisition of his family company by conglomerate Bangor Punta, Wesson sought to create a company to continu …