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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Heckler & Koch / Fabarm Red Lion Ducks Unlimited edition is a refined and functional 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun that merges Italian craftsmanship with German import quality. Chambered for 3" shells, the Red Lion offers versatility in load selection, making it suitable for everything from upland bird hunting to waterfowl and clay target shooting. At the heart of this shotgun is a 28-inch Tribore vent ribbed barrel, designed for optimal shot patterning and red …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Founded in 1998, Derya Arms began its journey as a modest, labor-driven workshop. With a clear vision for growth and modernization, the company has since undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse. Today, operations are housed within a 13,000-square-meter state-of-the-art facility located in Turkey’s Organized Industrial Zone, where cutting-edge automation and streamlined production processes ensure consistency, effici …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Discontinued in 2018, the CZ 805 Bren S1 Carbine was introduced as a more accessible option for shooters who wanted the renowned Bren platform in a rifle configuration—without the added steps and legal requirements of converting a pistol variant into an SBR. This carbine version comes equipped with a 16.2" cold hammer-forged barrel, making it fully compliant as a rifle while retaining the performance and reliability associated with the Bren name. The rifle features …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The iconic bullpup-style Steyr AUG has been one of the most recognizable rifles in the world since its adoption by the Austrian army in 1977 and is now available for civilian use as the Steyr AUG A3 M1, an ambidextrous rifle platform with an adjustable short-stroke, gas-piston operation chambered for 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington). The multi-configurable M1 variant of the AUG A3 platform is the latest generation of the venerated bullpup platform. Utilizing an optics attachme …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Auto-5—commonly known as the A-5—is a landmark in firearms history and the first truly successful semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by the legendary John Browning and introduced in 1905, it revolutionized shotgun design and set the benchmark for autoloading performance for nearly a century, remaining in production until 1998. Its instantly recognizable “humpback” receiver not only gave it a distinct profile but also served a practical …