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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning 325 SL Grade VI is a premium 12-gauge over/under shotgun that exemplifies the finest in craftsmanship, performance, and aesthetics. Designed for discerning shooters, the 325 SL features 27.5-inch vent ribbed barrels that provide both stability and accuracy, making it ideal for a variety of shooting sports, from clay pigeons to upland game birds. The barrels are finished in rich blue, offering both durability and a sleek, refined appearance. The Invector chok …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981 and has been a staple among Collectors and Shooting Enthusiasts ever since. The 686 has been available with 2.5,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 in barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special or …

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 was designed by John Browning in 1894. It originally used two metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester, but in 1895, it became the first rifle to use the smokeless powder round, the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), which later became known as the .30-30. The rifle was produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company u …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Government Model chambered in .38 Super is a stunning example of Colt's rich legacy in firearm design, blending modern performance with a timeless aesthetic. Known for its combat history, the Colt Government Model has served in numerous conflicts, including the pivotal moments of World War II and the Vietnam War. As part of the Series 70 configuration, this pistol retains the classic simplicity and reliability that made the Government Model famous. Featuring the …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: By the early 1980s, the buying public had made it clear that they preferred stainless steel revolvers, so in 1986, Colt upgraded the Trooper Mark V to stainless steel and changed the barrel to a full under-lug-shrouded type. Other than the barrel profile and use of stainless, the gun is the same as the Mark V. Colt named the new model the King Cobra, continuing its use of snake-named revolvers. As a first for Colt, a Cobra head was part of the barrel stamp, breaking with …