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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Armi San Marco Hawkeye is a well-crafted .50 caliber inline muzzleloader, blending traditional black powder rifle performance with modern enhancements for accuracy and ease of use. Featuring a 22-inch blued barrel, this rifle offers durability and resistance to the elements while maintaining a sleek, classic appearance. Designed for hunters and black powder enthusiasts alike, the Hawkeye’s inline action provides reliable ignition, improving consistency ove …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Kimber Sapphire Pro II is a stunning example of precision and performance in a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Combining elegant aesthetics with top-tier functionality, this handgun boasts a blue PVD-coated stainless steel slide, beautifully accented by a satin silver aluminum frame. The 4" match-grade barrel ensures accuracy, while the tactical wedge 3-dot night sights enhance the pistol’s visibility and targeting precision in low-light conditions. Whether you …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle that features a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action. It has been manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. To load the rifle, an underlever is used to lower the breechblock, which also cocks the rifle. Lenard Brownell, who worked at Ruger, praised the No. 1's strength, saying that he had trouble trying to tear it up during testing and never managed to blow one apart. The rifle has a shotgun-style tang saf …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Taurus G3c Compact Semi-Auto Pistol is a versatile and affordable self-defense handgun, designed with both functionality and ease of use in mind. Built on the reliable G3 platform, the G3c features a lightweight polymer frame that ensures quick handling, while its steel alloy slide provides durability and strength. The pistol's stainless steel barrel, finished in matte stainless, offers reliability and resistance to corrosion. Front slide serrations improve grip …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Ruger SP101 Double-Action Revolver provides magnum firepower in a small-frame revolver meant for concealed carry. Built with a solid stainless steel frame, with extra metal where it's needed, the SP101 also serves well for field carry while fly-fishing or backpacking in the backcountry. The angle of the SP101's peg-style grip frame, with its cushioned rubber grip that has no exposed metal in the backstrap, makes shooting the sidearm comfortable and extreme …