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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol is a classic example of early 20th-century American ingenuity in firearm design. Chambered in the diminutive .25 ACP caliber, this semi-automatic pistol was introduced in 1908 and produced until 1948, earning a reputation as one of the most compact and easily concealable handguns of its time. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning, the 1908 was intended as a pocket-sized defense pistol that could be discreetly carried, easily …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Camp Carbine, a self-loading carbine, was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. It was chambered for either 9mm or .45 ACP and was designed as a utility firearm to be used for foraging or defense around hunting camps. However, the carbine has been discontinued since 1999. The carbine operates by direct blowback and usually comes with a receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The stock is made of walnut-finished Maine birch …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Erma Werke ET-22 is a distinctive variant of the German Luger pistol, chambered in .22 Long Rifle rather than the standard and more powerful 9mm Parabellum. Manufactured by Erma Werke, a company based in Germany, the ET-22 was produced primarily during the 1960s as a more effective way of training while allowing for more cost-effective ammo to be used. The ET-22 mimicked the handling and appearance of the iconic P.08 Luger that was used by the Germans during World Wa …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: After the Second World War, Czechoslovakia's Ministry of the Interior requested a new pistol design from Ceská Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. The resulting gun was chambered in .32 ACP and designed by two brothers Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl. It combined elements from both the Walther PP and PPK. The pistol is fed from an 8-round single-stack magazine, located within the bakelite paneled grip. Small fixed sights are located on top of the slide. The pistol function …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The MPX Copperhead features a monolithic Elite Series Cerakote finish upper receiver, with an integrated stock knuckle lower and a 3.5” barrel with integrated muzzle brake. Unconventional design, unmatched performance, and familiar AR handling. The SIG MPX redefines the submachine gun category with a new level of operator safety, in-field adaptability and proven reliability in the harshest environments. Completely ambidextrous, the SIG MPX is great for left- or rig …