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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model 1940 Light Rifle, designed by Smith & Wesson’s chief designer, Edward S. Pomeroy, was developed for the British military during World War II in response to the urgent need for a lightweight, semi-automatic carbine chambered in 9x19mm. While initially conceived as a rugged, reliable, and easily handled weapon, the rifle suffered from several critical design flaws that rendered it unsuitable for combat. One of the most significant issues was its in …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Colt released the .38 Super Automatic cartridge in 1929 as a hotter and heavier load than the .38 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) that it was modeled after. The .38 Super is in a twin case to its parent and designed for Colt’s semi-automatic, magazine-fed pistol in a 1911 style. The ammo features a bullet of the same size and weight, a .356-inch lead projectile with a standard weight of 130 grain (gr), loaded into a semi-rimmed (and sometimes rimless), straight-wa …

Bryant Ridge's Anaysis: Designed by gunsmith Bill Grover of Texas Longhorn Arms as an homage to and improvement upon famed six-gun shooter and gunsmith Elmer Keith's #5 SAA revolver, the "Improved Number Five" featured a limited production run of approximately 1,200 units produced. Grover’s design was characterized by a unique grip frame, combining a modified Colt Bisley backstrap with a Single Action Army frontstrap, resulting in a distinctive shape. The revolver was engineered speci …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a renowned six-shot, double-action revolver specifically designed for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, this iconic handgun has become a symbol of strength and reliability since its introduction. The Model 29 was offered with a variety of barrel lengths, including 3", 4", 5", 6", 6 ½", 8", and 10", allowing shooters to select a configuration that best suited their preferences and intended …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 14-8 Classic Series is a modern reintroduction of a legendary target revolver, originally derived from the postwar K-38 Target Masterpiece. Manufactured between 2009 and 2012, this revolver retains the precision and balance that made its predecessors highly regarded among target shooters and collectors. Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, it offers enhanced performance with higher-pressure loads while maintaining the accuracy and smooth …