Blog

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 is widely considered as one of the best combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. It was created by John Browning, an American firearms inventor. This pistol is the oldest service pistol in the world, still being used in over 25 nations and has been popular for over 100 years. The legacy of the Colt Government Model is well known. From the battlefields of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, this combat-proven firearm has tirel …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIt's a country where a man has room to grow. A hefty, hard-muscled land big enough to hold both ranchers and oil-riggers. Symphonies and spacemen. The Alamo and Astrodome. Where past and present meet and reach out for the stars. Texas. Frontier of freedom for 125 years. A land of diverse heritage even before achieving statehood on December 29, 1845, Texas stands enriched by the bearers of six different flags. A land where men of wisdom and faith like Stephen F. Austin nurt …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 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 speci …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSig Pistols are designed to perform exceptionally well in any situation, at any time, and under any circumstances. They come with unique and advanced features that set them apart from other pistols. Sig's 1911 pistols have outstanding ergonomics, a crisp Single Action Only (SAO) trigger, an all-metal frame, rugged construction, and a protective coating. They have been engineered to meet the needs of today's shooters, with Sig's reliability and modern refinements. The 1911 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1905, Smith & Wesson enjoyed the success of its Hand Ejector Series of double-action revolvers featuring a swing-out cylinder. The company had spent 10 years perfecting these revolvers and had started manufacturing them in the I- (.32 cal.) and K- (.38 cal.) frames. Plans were underway for a new, larger .44-cal. frame and the first cartridge for this new frame would be an updated version of the .44 Russian round. To create the new cartridge, Smith & Wesson’s eng …