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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The 3032 Tomcat Silver- Black Gorilla pistol is designed for maximum concealment, fitting perfectly into pockets, purses, and bags – providing the most compact protection solution whenever and wherever you need it. Easily load an additional round directly into the barrel with an easy tilt, load, and close motion with the safety engaged to eliminate the risk of misfire. Quick and easy access to the chamber, bore, and breech face without disassembling the gun for eff …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 39 is a semi-automatic pistol developed for the United States Army service pistol trials of 1954. After the Army abandoned its search for a new pistol, the Model 39 went on the civilian market in 1955 and was the first of Smith & Wesson's first-generation semi-automatic pistols. A modified version saw limited use with Naval Special Warfare units as the Mk 22 Mod 0. A modified version of the Model 39 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model 1940 Light Rifle, designed by Smith & Wesson’s chief designer, Edward S. Pomeroy, was developed for the British military during World War II in response to the urgent need for a lightweight, semi-automatic carbine chambered in 9x19mm. While initially conceived as a rugged, reliable, and easily handled weapon, the rifle suffered from several critical design flaws that rendered it unsuitable for combat. One of the most significant issues was its in …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Colt released the .38 Super Automatic cartridge in 1929 as a hotter and heavier load than the .38 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) that it was modeled after. The .38 Super is in a twin case to its parent and designed for Colt’s semi-automatic, magazine-fed pistol in a 1911 style. The ammo features a bullet of the same size and weight, a .356-inch lead projectile with a standard weight of 130 grain (gr), loaded into a semi-rimmed (and sometimes rimless), straight-wa …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Mustang Pocketlite is a compact, lightweight, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, designed for concealed carry and personal defense. With its 2 ¾-inch barrel, the Mustang Pocketlite offers a balance between compact size and practical accuracy, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a highly concealable yet effective sidearm. The stainless steel slide paired with a Cerakote-finished frame ensures both durability and corrosion resistance …