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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The North American Arms (NAA) .22 Magnum is a compact and robust single-action revolver, perfect for discreet carry and versatile applications. With its stainless finish, the revolver is resistant to wear and corrosion, making it durable for everyday use. Its 1 1/8" barrel ensures a highly compact profile, fitting easily into a pocket or holster for ultimate concealability. The revolver is equipped with a blade front sight and a frame-notch rear sight, providing a basic b …

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 459 is the second generation of the Smith & Wesson 59. The latter is a double-stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39. The main external difference between the 459 and the 59 is that the former has adjustable rear sights, while the latter doesn't. However, fixed sights could be ordered for the 459 as well. Another external difference is that the slide stop pivot pin appears behind the frame bulge on the 459 and ahead of it on the 5 …

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. …