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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Vaquero is a six-shot single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is based on the New Model Ruger Blackhawk frame and was introduced in 1993. The revolver comes in blued steel, case colored, and a gloss stainless finish. These finishes are available with wood, hard rubber, simulated ivory, or black micarta grips and fixed sights. The demand for a more traditional single-action revolver arose with the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting. It c …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSpringfield Armory XD Sub-Compact is an ergonomically designed Semi-Auto Pistol for concealed carry. The sub-compact XD is small enough to conceal yet large enough to provide a solid grip to control rapid fire with larger calibers. Its design is inherently rapid to deploy and points on target naturally. As with standard Springfield XD semi-automatic pistols models, the sub-compact model has a durable polymer frame with an integral accessory rail in front of the trigger gua …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Orion I is a versatile over/under shotgun, so if you are splitting time between hunting and the sporting clays course, this is the shotgun for you. Fitted with 26″ or 28″ barrels in 12 gauge or 28″ in 20 gauge, the Orion I has a vented top rib fit with a single brass bead and is shipped with a set of interchangeable chokes. It sports automatic ejectors that throw empty hulls clear of the chamber, making for ultra-quick reloading. It comes equipped with ambidextrous tan …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Vector SDP (Special Duty Pistol) is a semi-automatic pistol with a permanently affixed cap featuring a sling mount instead of a folding stock. There is also a variant of the Vector SDP equipped with an SB Tactical arm brace, known as the Vector SDP-SB (Special Duty Pistol – Stabilizing Brace). The Vector is composed of two major assemblies, similar to the AR-15 rifle, secured together with four push pins. The lower assembly contains the action, charging handle, magazin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe pistol that would eventually be named the Colt Commander was Colt's Manufacturing Company's candidate in a U.S. government post–World War II trial to find a lighter replacement for the M1911 pistol that would be issued to officers. Requirements were issued in 1949 that the pistol had to be chambered for 9mm and could not exceed 7 inches in length or weigh more than 25 ounces. Candidates included Browning Hi-Power variants by Canada's Inglis and Belgium's Fabrique Natio …