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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Redhawk is a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) revolver first introduced in 1979 by Sturm, Ruger & Company. It marked Ruger’s entry into the large-bore double-action revolver market and was designed by Roy Melcher and Harry Sefried, both former High Standard Manufacturing Company engineers and co-creators of the High Standard Sentinel revolver. Officially announced in 1979 and released in 1980, the Redhawk debuted in .44 Magnum with either 5.5-inch …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT Automag II is a striking and unconventional semi-automatic handgun chambered in the high-velocity .22 WMR. First introduced by Arcadia Machine and Tool in 1987 and later revived by High Standard, the Automag II stands out as one of the most innovative rimfire pistols ever built. Creating a self-loading handgun for the .22 WMR wasn't easy—this cartridge uses a slow-burning rifle powder that peaks in pressure later than typical pistol rounds. That delay can c …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus 425 Tracker is a formidable double-action revolver chambered in the powerful .41 Magnum, designed to deliver a balance of performance, durability, and shooter comfort. Built on a medium-large frame, the 425 Tracker offers a 5-shot cylinder, providing substantial firepower while maintaining a manageable size for field carry or defensive use. One of its standout features is the factory ported 4-inch barrel, which significantly reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Para-Ordnance C6.45 LDA, commonly known as the “Para-Carry,” is a compact, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP and designed specifically for concealed carry. Manufactured by Para-Ordnance, a Canadian firearms company established in 1985 by Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos, the C6.45 LDA emerged in the early 2000s as part of the company’s innovative Light Double Action (LDA) series. This series was notable for incorporating a smooth double-action- …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT AutoMag IV is a robust and powerful stainless steel semi-automatic pistol originally manufactured by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT). Designed by legendary firearms developer Harry Sanford—creator of the original AutoMag—the AutoMag IV was built primarily to chamber the formidable .45 Winchester Magnum, a high-performance cartridge developed for hunting and metallic silhouette shooting. A small number were also produced in the exceedingly rare 10mm M …