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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: This is the standard Taurus Curve model and does not include the light and laser. Your body has curves, so why aren’t pistols shaped to match? That’s precisely the question the engineering team at Taurus challenged themselves to answer, and the results are unlike anything you’ve seen before. Introducing the Taurus Curve, the world’s first and only curved firearm. Engineered to fit the unique contours of your body with no visible printing, the Curv …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Luger (Pistole Parabellum or P-08) is perhaps the most aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing of all autoloading centerfire pistols. It is also one of the strongest, most accurate and most recognizable service pistols ever made. Georg Luger developed his famous pistol in 1898-1899 (starting with the Borchardt/Luger transitional pistol). The Luger is, essentially, a much improved Borchardt type pistol, which was itself based on the toggle action concept used by Sir …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson 5926 is a semi-automatic pistol from the third generation of S&W handguns, first introduced in 1990 and produced for a limited time until its discontinuation in 1993. Chambered in the widely favored 9mm cartridge, the 5926 was designed to meet the demanding requirements of law enforcement, military, and civilian users, quickly becoming known for its durability, reliability, and innovative features. This model is part of the renowned 5900 series …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The FEG P9R is the derivative of the earlier FEG P9 pistol. Both guns are made in Hungary by the FEGARMY Arms factory (formerly known as Fegyver es Gazkeszuelekgyara NV). The P9R uses the modified P9 frame and action, but the classic FN GP-35 Single Action trigger system is replaced with a Smith&Wesson-style Double Action system. The P9R-series pistols are now available in two basic forms, the full-size P9R and the short-barreled P9RK. Over the time, FEG also produce …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ortgies 7.65 mm pistol is a hammerless semi-automatic handgun that was produced in Germany during the years following World War I. Designed by Heinrich Ortgies, a German inventor and firearms designer, the pistol was initially manufactured by Ortgies’ own company before production was later taken over by Deutsche Werke, a prominent German firearms manufacturer. Known for being both inexpensive and of good quality, the Ortgies 7.65 mm became widely regarded for …