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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe GLOCK 34 Gen 4 Semi-Auto Pistol is designed for competitive shooting and serves well as a defensive handgun. The G34 has a long slide that reduces muzzle flip considerably to keep the user on target. The longer slide also provides a longer sight radius, improving accuracy at a distance. The polymer frame includes texture on the sides, finger grooves, and checkering on the front and back strap, which provide a secure hold on the pistol in adverse conditions. An integral …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Special Forces SR pistol from Ed Brown is built for pure performance and extreme use. They started with a government model frame with an integral light rail and added a fully blended magwell for a smooth fit and quick magazine change. Ready for use with a suppressor, their threaded barrel is standard on this model. The slide features front and rear cocking serrations and is complete with a Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight, which is the most rugged minia …

Bryant Ridge AnalysisThe Heckler & Koch MP5 is arguably the most imitated pistol-caliber carbine in the world. But even a pretty good copy is still just a copy. The truth is, you can only get a real HK from HK. Now, there is finally an authentic sporting version of the MP5 in the US, and it's a real HK. The New SP5 will make all those generic MP5 copies out there look like nothing more than gun store consolation prizes. The SP5 was developed by Heckler & Koch as a semiautomatic, civilian …

Bryant RIdge's AnalysisThe Heckler & Koch P7 Pistol was first introduced in 1976. The Heckler & Koch company began the process of developing a new self-loading pistol of compact size with enhanced safety features in 1971. After several years of prototyping and experiments, HK finally released the PSP (‘Polizei Selbstlade-Pistole’ or ‘Police Self-loading Pistol’). It was intended for use by the West German Police, and consequently, the PSP was adopted by several police departments, as wel …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 2019, SIG SAUER, Inc. announced that they would release authentic M17 Military Surplus handguns to the commercial market. These handguns were manufactured under contract with the U.S. Army and were made according to the original specifications of the Modular Handgun System (MHS). This is an exclusive offering from SIG SAUER, with limited availability. Please note that the condition of the handguns may vary based on field use.“The M17 Military Surplus handguns are a very …