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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger M77 Mark II Frontier Stainless (Model 77FRTG) in calibers such as .338 Federal, .358 Winchester, and .325 WSM represents one of Ruger’s most distinctive and specialized bolt-action rifle offerings, built between 2006 and 2008. This compact rifle was part of Ruger’s innovative take on the scout rifle concept, drawing heavily on the late Col. Jeff Cooper’s vision of a short, handy, all-purpose rifle suitable for both hunting and defensive scenar …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Heckler & Koch SP5 is a premium 9mm semi-automatic pistol, meticulously designed to replicate the legendary MP5 submachine gun in both appearance and function—minus the select-fire capability. Built by H&K in Oberndorf, Germany, the SP5 maintains the same rigorous standards of craftsmanship, using the same factory lines and components as its military counterpart. With its 9-inch Navy barrel, equipped with a threaded tri-lug adapter, it’s suppresso …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The American Western Arms (AWA) Peacekeeper is a modern reproduction of the legendary Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, designed to capture the spirit and handling of the Old West while incorporating the precision and quality control of contemporary manufacturing. Built with cowboy action shooting and historical enthusiasts in mind, the Peacekeeper was AWA’s flagship model, introduced during the 1990s to provide a reliable, accurate, and competitively priced …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Dornaus & Dixon Bren Ten is one of the most iconic and elusive pistols of the 1980s, conceived as the ultimate combat sidearm. Designed with direct input from legendary firearms expert Col. Jeff Cooper, the Bren Ten was based on the CZ-75 platform but took inspiration from the 1911 in its ability to be carried “cocked and locked” in single-action mode. Chambered in the then-novel 10mm Auto cartridge, the pistol offered a unique blend of power, accurac …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Model 700 Police PSS (Police Sharp Shooter) chambered in .223 Remington is a precision-engineered bolt-action rifle designed specifically for tactical and law enforcement use. Built on the legendary Model 700 action—widely respected for its strength, reliability, and accuracy—the Police PSS variant features a 24-inch heavy-contour barrel, designed to minimize barrel flex and promote consistent accuracy shot after shot. The barrel is finished in …