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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model 1100 Classic Trap is a premium iteration of one of America’s most iconic autoloading shotguns. Chambered in 12 gauge and designed specifically for the sport of trap shooting, the Classic Trap model brings both aesthetic refinement and functional performance to the shooting line. It features a 30-inch vent ribbed barrel paired with a cylinder choke tube, designed to provide optimal patterning for clay target shooting. Its sighting system includes …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle, also known as the Winchester 94 or Model 94, is a lever-action repeating rifle that was designed by John Browning in 1894. It originally used two metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester, but in 1895, it became the first rifle to use the smokeless powder round, the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), which later became known as the .30-30. The rifle was produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company u …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 54, produced from 1925 until 1937, holds a significant place in the history of bolt-action sporting rifles as Winchester's first successful entry into the category. A sporterized version of the Mauser design, the Model 54 was an important step forward but lacked some of the refinements that many bolt-action hunters were seeking. When the Winchester Model 70 debuted in 1937, it set a new standard, offering a more robust action, better checkering, impr …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The CZ P-10 F represents a thoughtfully executed evolution of the striker-fired pistol, positioning itself as a full-size, high-capacity sidearm that emphasizes accuracy, shootability, and user-friendly design. Its 19+1 standard capacity (with optional 21+1 using extended bases) gives it a competitive edge in terms of ammunition without increasing bulk, while the extended slide and barrel enhance the sight radius for improved precision. The added weight not only aids in …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT AutoMag II represents a rare fusion of innovation and practicality in the realm of rimfire semi-automatic handguns. Chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR), the AutoMag II tackles a unique set of challenges typically not encountered in standard autoloading pistol designs. One of the major engineering hurdles was the extraction problem caused by the high-pressure, slow-burning rifle powder used in .22 WMR cartridges. Unlike handgun rounds, these rounds ge …