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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning BDA-380 is a sleek, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, with a history rooted in collaboration between Beretta of Italy and FN Herstal of Belgium. Originally produced under the FN 140DA designation, this model was marketed in the United States and Canada as the Browning BDA 380, offering an attractive combination of performance, reliability, and European craftsmanship. The BDA-380's design is heavily based on the Beretta Model 81 and Model 84, thoug …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: NEMO Arms has masterfully engineered the first-ever semi-automatic rifle chambered in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum, blending the long-range precision and flat trajectory of a traditional bolt-action rifle with the adaptability, modularity, and rapid follow-up capability of an AR-style platform. The NEMO OMEN M-210 redefines the standard for extreme-distance shooting, making it ideal for both tactical and long-range applications. As NEMO’s no-frills option wi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Combining dynamic style with a host of performance-enhancing details, the Onyx Ultra II in 9mm and .45 ACP from the Kimber Custom Shop are striking personal defense pistols. Thin micarta grips and a short trigger ensure a perfect fit, even for shooters with smaller hands. Light 9mm recoil makes these pistols easy to handle and speeds sight recovery between shots; the .45 ACP offered in the Ultra-sized platform combines power with concealability. The highly-polished stain …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: According to the included letters, My name is Bert DuVernay and I started as a Training Coordinator (staff instructor) at Smith & Wesson Academy on March 5, 1990. Prior to that time, I taught in a Police Science program at a technical college in Ohio, where I had been a police officer for 16 years. I am now the Chief of Police for New Braintree, a small town in central Massachusetts. When I began work at S&W, I learned of the soon-to-be-released .40 S&W cart …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ram-Line Exactor is an exquisite semi-automatic pistol known for its precision and reliability. The Exactor is a testament to Ram-Line's brief but effective venture into firearm production. Known primarily for their firearm accessories, Ram-Line, however, has manufactured this model to stand out with its durable black finish and one-piece molded black polymer construction. The Exactor is very economical and versatile due to its light and compact polymer construction …