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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisLong Wolf has recently launched the Timberwolf Compact, which is now available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG. The TWC has been redesigned to fit more comfortably in your hand, making it feel like a much smaller pistol. The TWC-3 and TWC-1 models accept Gen3 and Gen4 G19, 23, 32, and 38 slides. If you're using a Gen4 slide, you can remove the adapter from the dust cover area of the frame. For Gen3 slides, you should leave the adapter in place to fill the gap between the …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Kimber legacy of offering the finest production firearms available today continues with the Solo, a new pistol that puts the power of the 9 mm cartridge in a micro-compact size usually reserved for smaller calibers. Power aside, what really sets the Solo apart is quality, dependability and 1911 ergonomics that ensure comfortable shootability regardless of hand size. This all comes together to put Solo performance in a class by itself.The Solo pistols are designed with …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1950, Colt put the Commander into regular production so that ordinary folks like me could buy one. Colt had already set a record within the company by making the Commander their very first 9mm production pistol, and now they had achieved another first: the Commander was the largest gun made at that time with an aluminum frame. The first year’s production also included pistol chambered in .45 ACP and .38 Super. In 1970, Colt introduced a steel-framed version of the Comma …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe GLOCK 34 Gen 4 Semi-Auto Pistol is designed for competitive shooting and serves well as a defensive handgun. The G34 has a long slide that reduces muzzle flip considerably to keep the user on target. The longer slide also provides a longer sight radius, improving accuracy at a distance. The polymer frame includes texture on the sides, finger grooves, and checkering on the front and back strap, which provide a secure hold on the pistol in adverse conditions. An integral …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Special Forces SR pistol from Ed Brown is built for pure performance and extreme use. They started with a government model frame with an integral light rail and added a fully blended magwell for a smooth fit and quick magazine change. Ready for use with a suppressor, their threaded barrel is standard on this model. The slide features front and rear cocking serrations and is complete with a Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight, which is the most rugged minia …