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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe GLOCK 42 Semi-Auto Pistol is a slim, subcompact semi-auto pistol designed specifically for concealed carry. Made with the same materials and quality control as all GLOCK semi-automatic pistols, the G42 is a carry gun you can count on at the moment of truth. Internally, the GLOCK 42 employs the same striker, short-recoil operated, and locked-breech barrel as the larger framed GLOCK pistols and uses a dual recoil spring assembly as the Gen4 pistols. The Safe-Action trigg …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Kimber Micro 9 is right at the minimum size and weight for a semi-auto pistol chambered in 9mm, providing a slim, lightweight concealed-carry gun chambered in a battle-proven cartridge. The Micro 9 utilizes a single-action, match-grade trigger for enhanced accuracy potential and an intuitive 1911-style thumb safety. The slide release and magazine release also operate the same as a 1911. The slide is machined from stainless steel. The frame is made of lightweight corros …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin 39A represents the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world and is considered to be one of the finest examples of a lever .22 rifle and one of the most accurate .22 rifles that were ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history. The Model Golden 39A is built of forged steel parts and American-grown walnut. It is one of the very few remaining .22 rifles with easy takedown ability (it can be taken apart usin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Paterson reproductions began to appear in the early to mid-1960s, marked with MOFRA and the Double Diamond of Euromanufacture, indicating they were made by MOFRA di Mainardi A for Euromanufacture and imported by Replica Arms. The first Pietta-marked Paterson, produced for Navy Arms in 1969, is notable for its 7 ½” barrel, a rare configuration as most Pietta Patersons feature 9” barrels and lack a loading lever. Uberti started manufacturing Paterson revolvers in 19 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisChambered in 5.56×45 mm (.223 Rem.), the FN FS2000 Tactical is a civilian legal, semi-auto only variant of the proven FN F2000 selective-fire bullpup carbine that offers an integrated MIL-STD-1913 top mounting rail and emergency backup folding sights. The FN FS2000 carbine is gas-operated and uses a rotating bolt lockup for reliability and greater accuracy. Its 17.44-inch cold hammer-forged MIL-SPEC barrel is fitted with a muzzle brake. Fired cases are ejected through a fo …