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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Trojan was first produced in 1912 and was Parker's attempt to get into the less expensive market at a sales price of $25.50. To keep the costs down, in an effort to appeal to the "average" man, no customer options were offered on the Trojan. This kept production costs down and made the factory processes easier; remember, production line processes were not mature at that time. The latching system was changed to reduce costs even further, and around 1920, the rib exten …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage 24C Series P is a versatile and reliable over-and-under combination gun, offering a unique solution for hunters and shooters who want both a rifle and a shotgun in one firearm. The top barrel is chambered for .22 Long Rifle, ideal for small-game hunting, while the bottom barrel is chambered for a 20 Gauge 2 ¾" shell, perfect for upland game or small bird hunting. The 20-inch barrel provides a balanced combination of maneuverability and accuracy, making …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Fit Feel, Finish, Features, and Functions. There have been a number of changes to the PPK design over the years. Some would call them refinements; others would say perversions. Yet most will agree that the .22 long rifle PPK is a different animal entirely from the original PPK design. This PPK/S has a longer grip, a lighter slide, and several changes internally to make it function as a rimfire pistol, such as a different extractor, firing pin, hammer, strut ass …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Model 39 is considered one of the oldest continuously produced rifles in the world, with its roots tracing back to John Marlin's Model 1891. This rifle gained fame after being used by renowned sharpshooters like Annie Oakley. It was later redesigned into the Model 1897, eventually becoming the Model 39 in 1922. In 1939, the "39-A" model designation was introduced. The "third series" of the Model 39 debuted in 1946, followed by changes such as the addition of a …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Kimber M82 is a bolt-action .22 caliber rifle developed by Kimber of Oregon. While bolt-action .22 rifles were once commonplace in the United States, by the late 20th century, American manufacturers of such rifles had dwindled significantly. In response to this gap, Kimber was established in 1979, initially to produce the Kimber M82 Government rifle, designed specifically for the U.S. military. The M82 was created to fulfill a critical need for a high-accuracy, low-c …