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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting rifle. It has an iconic place in American sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker "The Rifleman's Rifle". The action has some design similarities to Mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier Winchester Model 54, itself being based on a Mauser 98–type action. The Model 70 was origin …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: High Standard produced various revolver models chambered in .22 Short, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 Magnum from 1955 until the mid-1980s. In 1957, new models and finishes were introduced, including a two-inch snubnosed with a round butt, a Western model, and the popular "Sentinel" model, which had a 9-shot cylinder. High Standard revolvers are known for their excellent value for money, and popular models included the "JC Higgins Model 88" sold by Sears and the "Sentinel" sold …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center .44 Magnum 2 ½" stands as a fine example of precision engineering in the world of revolvers. Combining old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge modern technology, this firearm is a product of the Performance Center’s meticulous design process. Featuring a hand-cut and finely-tuned action, the 629 Performance Center is crafted to deliver superior accuracy and reliability, whether in the field or at the range. The stainless ste …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The 590 Shockwave offers legendary Mossberg pump-action reliability in a compact 14-inch-barreled package. This firearm incorporates all of the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth operating anti-jam elevator. Unique to the Shockwave, the Raptor "Bird’s Head" grip is designed to minimize recoil, as well as bring the overall lengt …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt M1911 (also known as 1911, Colt 1911, or Colt Government in the case of Colt-produced models) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model, which entered service in 1926. The designation changed t …