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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Police Positive was an enhanced successor to the Colt New Police, distinguished by the addition of Colt’s innovative "Positive Safety" mechanism, designed to prevent accidental discharges. Highly favored by law enforcement agencies seeking a compact and lightweight sidearm, the Police Positive earned a strong reputation for reliability and ease of use. It was manufactured in various configurations between 1907 and 1947. The Police Positive First Issue was …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1965, K. W. Thompson Tool was seeking a product to manufacture, and gun designer Warren Center was looking for someone to build his Contender pistol. It was a perfect match. The facilities at K. W. Thompson Tool were expanded, and Thompson/Center Arms was formed. Two years later, the first Contender Pistol was shipped, marking the beginning of a trend in high-performance hunting handguns that continues to grow every year. To date, over 400,000 Contender pistols h …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known by names such as the Model P, Peacemaker, and M1873, stands as one of the most iconic and historically significant firearms ever produced. Designed for the U.S. military in 1873, it quickly became the standard-issue service revolver and remained in that role until 1892. Its cultural and functional legacy, however, extends far beyond its original military use, cementing its place in both American history and global firearms de …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Commander is a refined and highly regarded version of the iconic 1911 platform, designed with a focus on enhanced carry-ability without sacrificing performance. This semi-automatic pistol, chambered in 9mm Luger, features a 4.25-inch barrel that strikes a perfect balance between compactness and accuracy. The blue finish on the Commander offers a sleek, classic look while ensuring the firearm remains durable against the elements. One of the standout features of t …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 61 was an American slide-action .22 caliber rimfire rifle manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1932 to 1963. It was Winchester's first hammerless slide-action .22 rifle and was introduced to modernize the company's smallbore lineup alongside, rather than as a direct replacement for, the older exposed-hammer Model 62. In the early 20th century, Winchester rifles such as the Model 1906 and Model 62 were highly popular in the slide …