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Bryant RIdge's Analysis:The Ruger 77/357 is a fast-handling, hard-hitting bolt-action rifle well suited for hunting deer or hogs in heavy cover where quick shots are taken at relatively short range. The 77/357 comes equipped with open sights; the front sight is dovetailed into a very secure banded and soldered base, and the rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation. Integral scope mounts are machined directly into the receiver, which eliminate any chance of the base loosening under …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The North American Arms (NAA) .22 Magnum is a compact and robust single-action revolver, perfect for discreet carry and versatile applications. With its stainless finish, the revolver is resistant to wear and corrosion, making it durable for everyday use. Its 1 1/8" barrel ensures a highly compact profile, fitting easily into a pocket or holster for ultimate concealability. The revolver is equipped with a blade front sight and a frame-notch rear sight, providing a basic b …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 is a powerful and versatile revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, offering a refined stainless steel design that builds on the legacy of its iconic predecessor, the Model 29. Introduced in 1978, the Model 629 is essentially a stainless-steel version of the renowned Model 29, which was made famous by Clint Eastwood’s portrayal of "Dirty Harry" Callahan. The 629-3 variant, specifically, is part of the third iteration of this model, offering en …

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 …