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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Micro slides are made to the tightest allowable tolerances, with barrels machined from stainless steel for superior resistance to moisture. All Micro frames are shaped from the finest aluminum for integrity and strength. In many respects, a miniature 1911, among the most important Micro design advantages is a single action trigger with the kind of short, smooth pull that ensures accuracy and builds confidence. The thumb safety, slide release, and magazine release are pur …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Type 99 rifle or Type 99 short rifle was a bolt-action rifle of the Arisaka design used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. During the Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s, the Japanese soon found that the 7.7mm cartridge being fired by their Type 92 heavy machine gun in China was superior to the 6.5×50mm cartridge of the Type 38 rifle. This necessitated the development of a new weapon to replace the outclassed Type 38 and finally standardize on …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Built in the tradition of one of Marlin’s oldest and most revered lever-action designs, the Model 1894 is an exceptionally elegant carbine chambered for pistol calibers, specifically the powerful 44 Remington Magnum and 44 Special. This chambering provides remarkable knockdown power, making it ideal for a variety of shooting applications. The carbine’s compact, well-balanced size is complemented by a quick-pointing, straight-grip stock design that enhances ha …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model XT-22MTSL is a precision-engineered bolt-action rifle designed with both reliability and shooting enjoyment in mind. Whether you're an avid hunter or a recreational shooter, this rifle is built to perform with exceptional accuracy and durability. At the heart of the XT-22MTSL is its 22-inch stainless steel barrel, which provides superior corrosion resistance and maintains a consistent point of impact over time. The barrel is complemented by Marlin’ …

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 became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was designed by John Browning in 1894 and originally chambered to fire two metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester. It was the first rifle to chamber the smokeless powder round, the .30 WCF (.30 Winchester Center Fire, in time becoming known as th …