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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe SIG SAUER P220 Equinox embodies the balance between day and night, reflecting its origins in the SIG SAUER Custom Shop. Master gunsmiths meticulously craft this limited-edition .45 ACP pistol and showcase a striking two-tone design. The P220 Equinox features a Nitron stainless steel slide with brush-polished flats and nickel accents, paired with a lightweight black hard-anodized alloy frame. This contrast in color enhances its aesthetic appeal. The pistol is equipped w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson 4590 Transitional Model emerged as an intriguing development in the evolution of Smith & Wesson's semi-automatic pistols. This model bridges the second and third generations of the company's popular 9mm handguns. The transition from the second generation, typified by models like the 459, to the third generation, which included models like the 5906, brought several design enhancements and functional improvements. One of the key reasons for the dev …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt MKIV Government Series 80 chambered in .38 Super is a distinguished semi-automatic pistol that blends Colt’s storied legacy with modern enhancements. Introduced in the 1980s, the Series 80 line brought significant advancements to Colt's iconic 1911 platform, primarily through the addition of a firing pin safety, which improved the pistol’s drop safety without compromising the trigger feel that Colt 1911s are renowned for. The .38 Super cartridge, developed in the …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisAmerican Tactical is a global importer and a manufacturer based in the United States, specializing in firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Their Milsport AR-15 Billet lower is crafted from high-quality 7075-T6 aircraft-grade billet aluminum. These Mil-Spec AR-15 MilSport Lower Receivers are manufactured from forged aluminum under the American Tactical brand. Despite being cosmetically blemished, each lower receiver undergoes thorough inspection and certification by Ameri …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. The Model 1100 bleeds off-gases to operate the action through ports in the barrel near the fore-end. The gasses then drive a steel action sleeve that fits around the magazine tube and connects to the bolt carrier to the rear, ejecting the spent shell. A fresh shell is released from the magazine, which trips the carrier release, and the action spring in the stock pushes the bol …