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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT AutoMag II is a semi-automatic handgun that uses .22 WMR ammunition. It was manufactured by Arcadia Machine and Tool from 1987 to 1999 and is currently produced by High Standard. Designing a reliable autoloading .22 WMR handgun posed several engineering challenges, particularly with extraction. The slow-burning rifle powder of the .22 WMR cartridge creates a late peak pressure, which can cause the case mouth to expand and jam in the chamber when fired f …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 is a powerful and versatile revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, offering a refined stainless steel design that builds on the legacy of its iconic predecessor, the Model 29. Introduced in 1978, the Model 629 is essentially a stainless-steel version of the renowned Model 29, which was made famous by Clint Eastwood’s portrayal of "Dirty Harry" Callahan. The 629-3 variant, specifically, is part of the third iteration of this model, offering en …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The 1851 Navy Black Powder revolver, produced from 1851 to 1872, was the most famous model of the cap-and-ball era for good reasons. This 6-shot offers perfect balance, precise aim, and functional dependability. The Uberti 1851 Navy Yank Sheriff is a fully functional reproduction of the original Model 1851 "Yank" single-action revolver carried by historical figures like Wild Bill Hickok during his lawman days. This Uberti 1851 Navy “Yank” Sheriff provides the classic feel …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981 and has been a staple among Collectors and Shooting Enthusiasts ever since. The 686 has been available with 2.5,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 in barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by special or …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Ruger M77 is a classic American bolt-action hunting rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. Jim Sullivan designed it during his three years with Ruger. The rifle features a traditional Mauser-style two-lugged, controlled round feed bolt action with an external claw extractor, a three-position safety, integral mount bases, and an angled action screw to secure the stock to the mechanism. The M77 was retooled almost entirely and reintroduced in 1991 as the Mark II. …