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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger New Model Blackhawk chambered in .357 Remington Maximum represents a notable chapter in revolver history, blending innovation with formidable performance. Introduced in 1982 through a collaboration between Ruger and Remington, the .357 Maximum cartridge was developed to provide enhanced velocity and energy over the standard .357 Magnum, catering to handgun hunters and metallic silhouette shooters. To accommodate this powerful cartridge, Ruger designed the Black …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel. The Ruger Old Army revolver is unusual in that, unlike most percussion revolvers on the market, it was not based on a historical design but was a modification of Ruger's Blackhawk model, which was itself based upon the cartridge-firing Colt Peacemaker. The Old Army revolver accordingly inc …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Single-Six revolver is a single-action rimfire handgun manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It was first introduced in June of 1953. The current version of this revolver is known as the New Model Single-Six, which includes Ruger's transfer bar mechanism for enhanced safety. The term "New Model" refers to the addition of the transfer bar mechanism, which allows all six chambers to be loaded while carrying the revolver safely. Before 1973, the Single-Six did not …