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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 64 Military and Police revolver is a six-shot double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 10 and was the second all-stainless steel revolver produced by Smith & Wesson, with the first being the Model 60. The Model 64 has fixed sights and was widely used by several U.S. police, sheriff, and state agencies. It was a popular choice in high-humidity states because the stainless steel Model 64 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry and self-defense. It is part of Smith & Wesson's J-Frame series, which is known for its compact size and lightweight construction.**Compact and Lightweight: The Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small revolver that is easy to carry and conceal. It weighs only 23 ounces and has a barrel length of 2.12 inches, making it an ideal choice for those who need a reliable self-defense w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisAdams & Bennett™ Mauser Replacement Barrels are made from quality barrel steel and are precision reamed, button-rifled, threaded, and short-chambered. Each barrel is chambered approximately .050" short of SAAMI specifications. These barrels should be installed by a qualified gunsmith, who should normally finish-ream the chamber, verify headspace, and test fire the rifle. All Mauser Replacement Barrels and all barrel blanks are furnished "in the white." Chrome moly barr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Pistole Parabellum—or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just Luger or Luger P08 is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1949. The design was first patented by Georg Luger. It was meant to be an improvement of the Borchardt C-93 pistol and was initially produced as the Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System by the German arms manufacturer D …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt 1836 patent expired in 1857, and the next year, Remington introduced a solid-frame design that was both elegant and reliable. The 1858 Remington became so famous that it was the prevailing choice of military officers following the Civil War. Its full-frame design still makes it a top choice for black powder shooters today as the cylinder can be removed without taking the firearm completely apart, unlike the Colt models. This Remington features a steel frame, steel …