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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster is a significant milestone in the history of firearms, being a direct descendant of the first successful semi-automatic rifle, the Remington Model 8, which was introduced in 1905. Designed by the legendary John Browning in collaboration with FN, the Model 8 was a breakthrough in semi-automatic rifle technology, though it wasn’t an overwhelming commercial success due to its relatively high cost. However, it laid the foundation for the Mod …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:By the early 1980s, the buying public had made it clear that they preferred stainless steel revolvers, so in 1986, Colt upgraded the Trooper Mark V to stainless steel and changed the barrel to a full under-lug-shrouded type. Other than the barrel profile and use of stainless, the gun is the same as the Mark V. Colt named the new model the King Cobra, continuing its use of snake-named revolvers. As a first for Colt, a Cobra head was part of the barrel stamp, breaking with …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The compact Bond Arms Roughneck Derringer represents the modern incarnation of the concealed-carry classic. Compatible with all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, this model comes equipped with a patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, and frame and double barrel crafted from stainless steel. Other highlights of the Bond Arms Roughneck Derringer include cross-bolt safety; spring-loaded, cammed locking lever; synthetic black rubber grip; and front blad …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Taurus G2 is an affordable and dependable semi-automatic pistol with a sturdy build. Its compact frame makes it perfect for concealed carry. The G2C features a striker-fired mechanism, a trigger safety, and a manual thumb safety. The Taurus Security System (TSS) enables you to lock the pistol with a key, making it inoperable. Its front sight is fixed, while the rear sight is adjustable. The polymer frame has an integral accessory rail, allowing you to attach aftermark …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:he SCCY CPX-1 is a hammer-fired, polymer-frame semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, known for its compact design and reliable performance. Manufactured by SCCY Industries, LLC in Daytona Beach, Florida, the CPX-1 features a double-action-only (DAO) mechanism and utilizes a staggered-column, removable magazine. The pistol's design includes a locked breech system with an aluminum receiver embedded in the polymer grip, and steel pins secure it in place. The …