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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 …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Springfield Armory XDs are among the best options available for concealed carry and personal defense when you need a reliable, durable, and accurate pistol. Springfield combines excellent ergonomics, enhanced safety features, and utterly reliable functionality. It features a single-stacked magazine capacity and a slim, unobtrusive profile for easy concealment and comfort. Sporting the ergonomic feel that has made the entire Springfield XD line famous, it points …