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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Gold Cup National Match is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. The first Colt Gold Cup National Match pistol was introduced in the late 1950’s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer’s showcase to the firing line. Colt Gold Cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the National Matches at Camp Perry. The Gold Cup National Match is the ultimate targ …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisP9M and FP9 pistols are made by the Hungarian FEG company (originally known as Fegyver es Gazkeszuelekgyara NV, now FEGARMY Arms Factory, Ltd.). These pistols were also exported under the designations of PJK-9HP. In Europe, FEG FP9 guns were also marketed under the name of Mauser as the Mauser 80SA pistols. The only difference between the P9M and FP9 is the ventilated rib at the top of the slide on FP9, otherwise guns are identical. The P9M is an almost exact copy of the f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSig Sauer 1911 Spartan 45 Auto (ACP) 5in Bronze Nitron Pistol - 8+1 Rounds - 1911 Spartan features a full-sized, precision built 1911 in a unique oil rubbed bronze PVD finish. This striking classic is offset with black controls, and black custom grips emblazoned with the Spartan helmet. Both the grips and the slide are engraved in the original greek ‘MOLON LAABE’ translated as ‘Come and Take Them’.The classic 1911, with its legendary ergonomics and accuracy has been engine …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisWhen it comes to revolvers in the US, the “Big Three” of Colt, Smith and Wesson, and Ruger remain strong. But in the 1970’s a new company emerged and attempted to challenge these three (Smith in particular) with an innovative new design. This company was Dan Wesson and the Model 15 was that design. Founded in 1968 by Daniel B. Wesson II after the acquisition of his family company by conglomerate Bangor Punta, Wesson sought to create a company to continue the tradition of i …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Taurus Judge Ultra-Lite Model 4510 Revolver is a versatile firearm that can chamber both .410 2.5" shot shells and .45 Long Colt ammunition. It has a 4" barrel with a 1:12" twist and 6 grooves, and a 5-round 2.5" chamber. The revolver is equipped with a transfer bar safety and can be operated in single or double action. The medium alloy frame comes with a black Ribber grip and matte stainless steel finish. The revolver has a red fiber optic fixed front sight and a fixe …