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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the early 1940s, Colt ceased production of the Single Action Army to focus on the war effort during World War II. There were no plans to reintroduce the old Colt SAA. This left a couple of generations without easy access to the iconic revolver, which played a significant role in the old West and was romanticized in films.Ruger filled the gap in the market by introducing their Single Six 22LR revolver in June 1953. At the same time, engineer William R. Wilson, also known …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisEngineered for precision and reliability, the Escort BullTac is a purpose-built bullpup pump-action shotgun meticulously designed for sporting, security, and law enforcement applications. In a formidable 12 gauge and the popular 20 gauge & .410 caliber, with both 2 3/4″ and 3″ chamber compatibility, this shotgun delivers uncompromising stopping power when you need it most. The 18″ barrel, optimized for shot or slugs, is equipped with a fixed cylinder choke and oxidatio …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger Vaquero is a six-shot single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is based on the New Model Ruger Blackhawk frame and was introduced in 1993. The revolver comes in blued steel, case colored, and a gloss stainless finish. These finishes are available with wood, hard rubber, simulated ivory, or black micarta grips and fixed sights. The demand for a more traditional single-action revolver arose with the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting. It c …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSpringfield Armory XD Sub-Compact is an ergonomically designed Semi-Auto Pistol for concealed carry. The sub-compact XD is small enough to conceal yet large enough to provide a solid grip to control rapid fire with larger calibers. Its design is inherently rapid to deploy and points on target naturally. As with standard Springfield XD semi-automatic pistols models, the sub-compact model has a durable polymer frame with an integral accessory rail in front of the trigger gua …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Orion I is a versatile over/under shotgun, so if you are splitting time between hunting and the sporting clays course, this is the shotgun for you. Fitted with 26″ or 28″ barrels in 12 gauge or 28″ in 20 gauge, the Orion I has a vented top rib fit with a single brass bead and is shipped with a set of interchangeable chokes. It sports automatic ejectors that throw empty hulls clear of the chamber, making for ultra-quick reloading. It comes equipped with ambidextrous tan …