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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Python is back. Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver is now available in stainless steel in 3", 4.25” and 6” barrel lengths. The 2020 Python features modern stainless steel alloys and a re-designed rear sight. Thirty percent more steel beneath the rear adjustable target sight gives you a stronger revolver and a more robust shooting experience. A recessed target crown, user-interchangeable front sight, and Walnut grip with the iconic …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSmith & Wesson introduced the first Model 66 in 1970. Labeled as a Combat Magnum, the revolver was chambered for the potent .357 Magnum. Built on the company’s K frame, the guns offered a balance of relatively lightweight and good durability. The gun was very similar to the popular Model 19, though with a stainless steel frame instead of one made of carbon steel. While the Model 19 remained a hot ticket with shooters and police departments, the Model 66 gained its foll …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson SD40 VE Semi-Auto Pistol is a great option for concealed carry and home defense. It features a striker-fired action (no external hammer) that's activated with a 2-piece Self Defense Trigger for a consistent pull. The pistol has a unique two-tone look with a polymer frame and contrasting stainless steel slide. Aiming is easy with the white dot front and dual white dot rear sight. The textured grip provides better control, and a standard Picatinny rail …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisAn American gun designer, Dan Coonan, began developing a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 Magnum caliber around 1977. He aimed to create a pistol for combat and defense that provided the same terminal effectiveness as .357 caliber revolvers but with a larger capacity and faster reloading, which is specific to semi-automatic pistols. First, he designed a working magazine, which was not easy given the large overall length and rimmed case design of a .357 Magnum round. …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolver is a 5-shot revolver that comes in both .38 Special and .357 Magnum calibers. It was the first revolver ever made from stainless steel. The Model 60 is a stainless steel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special revolver, and it has a cylinder that swings out. It also has an exposed hammer. The Model 60 has been in production since 1965 and was the first all-stainless steel firearm ever made for regular production. …