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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The HK USP Compact is a reduced-size variant of the renowned USP series, engineered to deliver powerful performance in a more concealable package. Available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, it maintains the capability to handle potent calibers while offering the enhanced portability demanded by concealed carriers and professionals alike. Derived from the full-size USP, the Compact model strikes an ideal balance between size and performance. It is noticeably smaller and …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Beretta S50 series is available only in 12- and 20-bore. The basic model was the S55B, a boxlock which featured a single selective trigger (some examples appear to have been made with double triggers), plain extractors and a checkered pistol-grip stock and fore-end. They were offered with barrels of varying lengths topped with a ventilated 6mm rib. The chokes are fixed, most commonly at quarter and half but with some variations, especially in those chambered for …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Volquartsen Custom Scorpion is a premium rimfire pistol that combines competition-grade performance with extensive factory customization. Built around a lightweight CNC-machined aluminum Target Frame and a match-grade stainless-steel barrel—available wide range of different barrel lengths—the Scorpion delivers outstanding accuracy, capable of sub-1/2-inch groups at 25 yards. Depending on the configuration, it weighs between approximately 1 lb 12 oz and 2 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage Arms Model 219 is a single-shot, break-action rifle first introduced in 1938 and manufactured until 1965. Valued for its straightforward design, reliability, and affordability, the 219 was offered in a range of calibers including .22 Hornet, .25-20 WCF, .32-20 WCF, and .30-30 Winchester. It typically featured a 26-inch barrel, open sights, and a break-open action with a top lever release, paired with a plain walnut pistol grip stock. Unlike many single-shots o …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus TX22 is a high-performance, competition-ready rimfire pistol that blends the feel and functionality of a full-sized centerfire handgun. Designed with ergonomics in mind, the TX22 offers an intuitive grip, ideal trigger reach, and reduced felt recoil, making it easy to control and highly accurate for rapid follow-up shots. At the heart of the pistol is Taurus’s innovative Performance Trigger System, inspired by rifle trigger geometry. This single-action-o …