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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger 10/22 is a line of semi-automatic rifles manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., an American firearm company. These rifles are chambered for the popular .22 rimfire cartridges and feature a patented rotary magazine, with the option for higher-capacity box magazines. The Ruger 10/22 carbine version has been in production since 1964 and is one of the most successful rimfire rifle designs in history. The rifle is highly customizable, with numerous third-party manu …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: By the early 1980s, the buying public had made it clear that they preferred stainless steel revolvers, so in 1986, Colt upgraded the Trooper Mark V to stainless steel and changed the barrel to a full under-lug-shrouded type. Other than the barrel profile and use of stainless, the gun is the same as the Mark V. Colt named the new model the King Cobra, continuing its use of snake-named revolvers. As a first for Colt, a Cobra head was part of the barrel stamp, breaking with …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Remington Model 81 Woodsmaster is a significant milestone in the history of firearms, being a direct descendant of the first successful semi-automatic rifle, the Remington Model 8, which was introduced in 1905. Designed by the legendary John Browning in collaboration with FN, the Model 8 was a breakthrough in semi-automatic rifle technology, though it wasn’t an overwhelming commercial success due to its relatively high cost. However, it laid the foundation for the Mod …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:By the early 1980s, the buying public had made it clear that they preferred stainless steel revolvers, so in 1986, Colt upgraded the Trooper Mark V to stainless steel and changed the barrel to a full under-lug-shrouded type. Other than the barrel profile and use of stainless, the gun is the same as the Mark V. Colt named the new model the King Cobra, continuing its use of snake-named revolvers. As a first for Colt, a Cobra head was part of the barrel stamp, breaking with …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The compact Bond Arms Roughneck Derringer represents the modern incarnation of the concealed-carry classic. Compatible with all standard Bond Arms interchangeable barrels, this model comes equipped with a patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pins, and frame and double barrel crafted from stainless steel. Other highlights of the Bond Arms Roughneck Derringer include cross-bolt safety; spring-loaded, cammed locking lever; synthetic black rubber grip; and front blad …