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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small, five-shot revolver designed for concealed carry and self-defense. It is part of Smith & Wesson's J-Frame series, which is known for its compact size and lightweight construction.**Compact and Lightweight: The Smith & Wesson Model 649 is a small revolver that is easy to carry and conceal. It weighs only 23 ounces and has a barrel length of 2.12 inches, making it an ideal choice for those who need a reliable self-defense w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe GLOCK 17L long slide 9mm pistol features a full size polymer frame allowing for a standard capacity of 17 rounds and comes with Gen 3 features like finger grooves. The G17L features a long 6" barrel which is almost an inch longer than the G34 making this a great option for competition shooting. The longer sight radius allows for better precision as well as top slide cuts to reduce reciprocating mass. Additionally, it features a lighter trigger pull than standard GLOCK …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Pre Model 10, previously known as the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, the Smith & Wesson Military & Police or the Smith & Wesson Victory Model, is a K-frame revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, the Pre Model 10 is a six-shot, .38 Special, double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 2 in, 2.5 in, 3 in, 4 in, 5 in and 6 in. Barr …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt AR-15 is a lightweight, magazine-fed, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle. It is a semi-automatic version of the M16 rifle that is sold for the civilian and law enforcement markets in the United States. The AR in AR-15 stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. Due to financial problems, and limitations in terms of manpower and production capacity, ArmaLite sold the AR-15 design and the AR-15 trademark along with the ArmaLite AR-10 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSmith & Wesson introduced the first Model 66 in 1970. Labeled as a Combat Magnum, the revolver was chambered for the potent .357 Magnum. Built on the company’s K frame, the guns offered a balance of relatively lightweight and good durability. The gun was very similar to the popular Model 19, though with a stainless steel frame instead of one made of carbon steel. While the Model 19 remained a hot ticket with shooters and police departments, the Model 66 gained its foll …