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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a renowned six-shot, double-action revolver specifically designed for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, this iconic handgun has become a symbol of strength and reliability since its introduction. The Model 29 was offered with a variety of barrel lengths, including 3", 4", 5", 6", 6 ½", 8", and 10", allowing shooters to select a configuration that best suited their preferences and intended …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger 10/22 50th Anniversary Design Contest Rifle is a special edition of the iconic 10/22, produced exclusively in 2014 to celebrate half a century of this legendary .22 LR semi-automatic rifle. What sets this model apart is that it was designed through Ruger’s most extensive Voice of the Customer Program, where enthusiasts submitted their ideal anniversary edition concepts. After receiving nearly 40,000 votes, the winning design combined the best element …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Ruger SP101 Double-Action Revolver provides magnum firepower in a small-frame revolver meant for concealed carry. Built with a solid stainless steel frame, with extra metal where it's needed, the SP101 also serves well for field carry while fly-fishing or backpacking in the backcountry. The angle of the SP101's peg-style grip frame, with its cushioned rubber grip that has no exposed metal in the backstrap, makes shooting the sidearm comfortable and extreme …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage Striker was a bolt action pistol produced from 1999 to 2005 by Savage Arms for metallic silhouette shooting and hunting. The pistol was based on the action of the Savage Model 110 and was sold with a composite stock, originally with a center grip, but later also with a rear grip as an alternative. The pistol was designed for right handed shooters, and had a loading port on the right side and the charging handle on the left. The pistol grip itself, however, was …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 639 is an upgraded version of the Model 39, a semi-automatic pistol that was initially used by military and law enforcement. Smith & Wesson's first-generation metal-frame semi-automatic pistols started with the Model 39, which was released to the civilian market in 1955. As more similar designs were created, the Model 39 became known as a "first generation" design. Second-generation models have three digits in their model number, while th …