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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt M1911 is perhaps one of the most iconic firearms in history, designed by the legendary John Browning. This semi-automatic pistol, introduced in 1911, was one of the first to use the short recoil principle in its operation, a system in which the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing before separating. This design allowed for greater reliability and simplicity, and it quickly became the preeminent operating system for centerfire pistols. …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith Wesson 624 is an N-Frame double-action six-shot revolver chambered in 44 Special. A 4 or 6.5 barrel features an adjustable rear sight and a ramp front sight. The 44 Special round has become increasingly popular as a target round, especially with cowboy action shooters. The 624 has a stainless steel frame and barrel and is a magnificent all-round revolver! The Model 624 was the Stainless Steel version of the Model 24 and was manufactured from 1985-1988. You …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1919, under the direction of Maj. Julian S. Hatcher, with the cooperation of the National Rifle Association, worked on a newer .22 caliber gallery practice rifle. The goal was to provide an accurate smallbore rifle for school competitions and civilian rifle clubs and sell it to NRA members. The rifle was to be built on a modified 1903 Springfield action. It continued through several test models, with the final design standardized in 1922. It was called the Model of 19 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Camp Carbine, a self-loading carbine, was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. It was chambered for either 9mm or .45 ACP and was designed as a utility firearm to be used for foraging or defense around hunting camps. However, the carbine has been discontinued since 1999. The carbine operates by direct blowback and usually comes with a receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The stock is made of walnut-finished Maine birch …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Erma Werke ET-22 is a distinctive variant of the German Luger pistol, chambered in .22 Long Rifle rather than the standard and more powerful 9mm Parabellum. Manufactured by Erma Werke, a company based in Germany, the ET-22 was produced primarily during the 1960s as a more effective way of training while allowing for more cost-effective ammo to be used. The ET-22 mimicked the handling and appearance of the iconic P.08 Luger that was used by the Germans during World Wa …