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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle and carbine made by Marlin Firearms. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in .30-30 Winchester or .35 Remington, using a 20- or 24-inch barrel. Currently, the model with a 24-inch barrel is only available in .30-30 Winchester. The Model 336 is currently not in production. An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model 336 is easily di …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Introduced in 1978, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a stainless steel version of the Model 29. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. However, it was later overtaken by handguns chambered for the larger .454 Casull and .50 Action Express cartridges. It was made famous worldwide by association with the fictional character "Dirty Harry" Callahan. The 629 model designation derives f …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made. Georg Luger developed his famous pistol in 1898-1899 (starting with the Borchardt/Luger transitional pistol). The Luger is, essentially, a much improved Borchardt type pistol, which was itself based on the toggle action concept used by Sir …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington 870 Wingmaster is an iconic shotgun that has been a cornerstone of American gunmaking for over 70 years. Introduced in 1950 as a successor to the Remington Model 31, the 870 Wingmaster quickly became renowned for its reliability, craftsmanship, and smooth pump action. Designed by L. Ray Critendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, and G.E. Pinckney, it gained widespread popularity for its solid construction and affordability. With over 11 million units sold, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 631 is a double/single-action revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum or .32 S&W, built on a round butt frame with three screws. It features a 6-shot fluted cylinder with a 1.44" nominal length, crafted from stainless steel. The 631 comes in two barrel configurations: a 2" barrel with fixed sights or a 4" barrel with a 1/8" red ramp front sight and a white outline, along with a micrometer-click rear sight. It also has a narrow top rib and Gonc …