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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBilled as the oldest continuously manufactured rifle in the world, the Marlin 39 began life as John Marlin's Model 1891 (used by Annie Oakley), redesigned in 1897, then the Model 39 in 1922. The "39A" designation appeared in 1939. The "third variation" of the Model 39 series appeared in 1946, with three different variations with different features. The "redesigning" is generally considered so slight that the rifle is regarded as essentially the same article for over the la …

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 …