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Bryant Ridge AnalysisThe Heckler & Koch MP5 is arguably the most imitated pistol-caliber carbine in the world. But even a pretty good copy is still just a copy. The truth is, you can only get a real HK from HK. Now, there is finally an authentic sporting version of the MP5 in the US, and it's a real HK. The New SP5 will make all those generic MP5 copies out there look like nothing more than gun store consolation prizes. The SP5 was developed by Heckler & Koch as a semiautomatic, civilian …

Bryant RIdge's AnalysisThe Heckler & Koch P7 Pistol was first introduced in 1976. The Heckler & Koch company began the process of developing a new self-loading pistol of compact size with enhanced safety features in 1971. After several years of prototyping and experiments, HK finally released the PSP (‘Polizei Selbstlade-Pistole’ or ‘Police Self-loading Pistol’). It was intended for use by the West German Police, and consequently, the PSP was adopted by several police departments, as wel …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 2019, SIG SAUER, Inc. announced that they would release authentic M17 Military Surplus handguns to the commercial market. These handguns were manufactured under contract with the U.S. Army and were made according to the original specifications of the Modular Handgun System (MHS). This is an exclusive offering from SIG SAUER, with limited availability. Please note that the condition of the handguns may vary based on field use.“The M17 Military Surplus handguns are a very …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson SD40 VE Semi-Auto Pistol is a great option for concealed carry and home defense. It features a striker-fired action (no external hammer) that's activated with a 2-piece Self Defense Trigger for a consistent pull. The pistol has a unique two-tone look with a polymer frame and contrasting stainless steel slide. Aiming is easy with the white dot front and dual white dot rear sight. The textured grip provides better control, and a standard Picatinny rail …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) is a polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked-breech semi-automatic pistol introduced in the summer of 2005 by the American company Smith & Wesson. It uses a Browning-type locking system. While targeted at law enforcement agencies, the M&P is also widely available on the commercial market. In 2008, Smith & Wesson introduced new versions of the M&P: the M&P45 Mid-size, the M&P45 Compact, the M …