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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSpringfield Armory XD Sub-Compact is an ergonomically designed Semi-Auto Pistol for concealed carry. The sub-compact XD is small enough to conceal yet large enough to provide a solid grip to control rapid fire with larger calibers. Its design is inherently rapid to deploy and points on target naturally. As with standard Springfield XD semi-automatic pistols models, the sub-compact model has a durable polymer frame with an integral accessory rail in front of the trigger gua …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Vector SDP (Special Duty Pistol) is a semi-automatic pistol with a permanently affixed cap featuring a sling mount instead of a folding stock. There is also a variant of the Vector SDP equipped with an SB Tactical arm brace, known as the Vector SDP-SB (Special Duty Pistol – Stabilizing Brace). The Vector is composed of two major assemblies, similar to the AR-15 rifle, secured together with four push pins. The lower assembly contains the action, charging handle, magazin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9mm and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Natio …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisColt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This is an interesting variation f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisPrioritizing ergonomics and performance, the Sig Sauer® P320-XTEN Full-Size Optics-Ready Semi-Auto Pistol is chambered in the large 10mm. The newly designed polymer grip features a slimming design, solid grip, and an enlarged beavertail with a high-tang grip. The high, undercut trigger guard provides a lower bore axis for better recoil management, which is especially beneficial when shooting 10mm. The XTEN features an angle cut down the length of the slide and enhanced coc …