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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket, designed by John Browning and manufactured from 1908 to 1948, is a compact, hammerless, striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .25 ACP cartridge. Known internally as the Model "N" at Colt, the pistol was marketed as a highly concealable firearm, ideal for being carried discreetly in a vest pocket. With a length of just 4.5 inches and a weight of only 13 ounces, it was a diminutive firearm, feeding from a six-round magazine …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a historic and reliable semi-automatic pistol that continues to garner respect among gun enthusiasts and professionals alike. Developed in the wake of World War II, the U.S. military sought a modern 9mm service pistol to eventually replace the iconic Colt 1911. Smith & Wesson responded with the Model 39, which was designed in 1954 for the U.S. Army. However, despite its innovative features, it was not adopted by the military and i …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Cooper Firearms Model 51 Excalibur is a precision bolt-action rifle designed for tactical shooting, hunting, and long-range performance. Manufactured in 2022, this rifle is chambered in the versatile .300 Blackout caliber, which is known for its capability in both supersonic and subsonic loads, making it ideal for a wide range of shooting applications, including tactical and varmint hunting. The 22" fluted barrel not only aids in reducing weight but also enhances hea …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known as the Colt .45 or Colt Peacemaker, is an iconic revolver that has become a symbol of the American West since its introduction in 1873 by Samuel Colt. Developed to meet the U.S. Army's demand for a reliable sidearm, its single-action mechanism required the hammer to be manually cocked before firing, providing faster, more reliable shots suitable for both military and civilian use. The SAA was adopted by the Army and became a …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Thompson Center was proud to introduce a completely new muzzleloading shooting concept called the System I In-Line Rifle. This new concept features complete takedown capabilities, with a removable breech plug and an interchangeable barrel system. After studying the requirements needed to make a removable breech plug that would combine safety, reliability, and ease of cleaning, they are introducing an innovation in breech plug design called the taper-lock breech …