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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe 1911 is generally viewed as one of the finest combat pistols ever designed and the first successful self-loading pistol. The 1911 was designed by American firearms inventor John Browning and is the oldest service pistol in the world; still used in over 25 nations for over 100 years; it has proven itself to be one of the most popular and timeless handguns ever made. The next major design came in 1983 with the Colt Mark IV Series 80. On this model, Colt added a safety fe …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe reality of protection is that you never know when you’ll need it. They took the power and features of our full-sized M&P pistols and put them into a slim, lightweight pistol the size of your hand. The M&P Shield is an easy-to-conceal pistol that offers professional-grade features with simple operation and reliable performance day or night. The Performance Center Ported M&P9 Shield offers discerning shooters premium features including a factory ported barre …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe GLOCK 17L long slide 9mm pistol features a full size polymer frame allowing for a standard capacity of 17 rounds and comes with Gen 3 features like finger grooves. The G17L features a long 6" barrel which is almost an inch longer than the G34 making this a great option for competition shooting. The longer sight radius allows for better precision as well as top slide cuts to reduce reciprocating mass. Additionally, it features a lighter trigger pull than standard GLOCK …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt AR-15 is a lightweight, magazine-fed, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle. It is a semi-automatic version of the M16 rifle that is sold for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. The AR in AR-15 stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. Due to financial problems, and limitations in terms of manpower and production capacity, ArmaLite sold the AR-15 design and the AR-15 trademark along with the ArmaLite AR-10 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Taurus G3c Compact Semi-Auto Pistol is an excellent choice for a self-defense handgun. It is compact, affordable, and built on a reliable G3 platform. The frame is lightweight and made of polymer, the slide is made of steel alloy, and the barrel is made of stainless steel with a matte black finish. The front slide serrations make handling and control easier, and it also features a Picatinny rail (Mil-STD 1913) to accommodate aftermarket extras. The Gen 3 trigger system …