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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a more affordable alternative to the iconic Winchester Model 12, a pump-action shotgun that had been in production since the early 20th century. The Model 1200 was designed to offer similar performance and reliability as the Model 12 but at a lower price point, making it accessible to a wider market. While the Model 1200 retained the classic pump-action design, it featured cost-cutting measures, such as a simpler const …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Whether you choose one chambered for .22 LR, .22 Magnum, or .17HMR, the Henry Golden Boy is a masterpiece of fine crafted gunsmithing. Any shooting enthusiast who closely examines one is immediately impressed with the excellent fit, finish and overall visually elegant design. The Golden Boy rifle’s awesome 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, American walnut stock, brass buttplate and gleaming Brasslite receiver will transport you back to the wild and wooley days of Ame …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Since 1782, 6 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed by our founding fathers, the American bald eagle has been the symbol of America. Its majestic appearance, power, and perseverance personifies the United States of America’s great presence on the world stage. The Henry American Eagle rifle portrays the unique nature of our national bird of prey with a wood finish not found on any other offerings, closely mimicking the look of ivory. The complex pro …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Challenger is a classic semi-automatic rimfire pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed to bridge the gap between Browning’s Nomad and Medalist models. Introduced in 1962, the Challenger became a popular choice for target shooting and recreational shooting enthusiasts, running in production until 1985. The pistol features a 6 ¾-inch threaded barrel, which enhances its versatility for various shooting applications, including potential silence …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT AutoMag II is a semi-automatic handgun that uses .22 WMR ammunition. It was manufactured by Arcadia Machine and Tool from 1987 to 1999 and is currently produced by High Standard. Designing a reliable autoloading .22 WMR handgun posed several engineering challenges, particularly with extraction. The slow-burning rifle powder of the .22 WMR cartridge creates a late peak pressure, which can cause the case mouth to expand and jam in the chamber when fired f …