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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Back in the mid-1960s, when sniping once again came to the forefront of military leaders, the Austrian Army decided it needed to prepare their own snipers and properly equip them. The search for a proper weapon system was begun at that time, and in 1969, Austrian-based Steyr began building the new rifle, which was paired with a Kahles ZF69 fixed 6x scope, Kahles also being an Austrian-based company. The SSG-69, as it was designated, became the standard sniper rifle of th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The MPX Copperhead features a monolithic Elite Series Cerakote finish upper receiver, with an integrated stock knuckle lower and a 3.5” barrel with integrated muzzle brake. Unconventional design, unmatched performance, and familiar AR handling. The SIG MPX redefines the submachine gun category with a new level of operator safety, in-field adaptability and proven reliability in the harshest environments. Completely ambidextrous, the SIG MPX is great for left- or rig …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning BDA-380 is a sleek, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, with a history rooted in collaboration between Beretta of Italy and FN Herstal of Belgium. Originally produced under the FN 140DA designation, this model was marketed in the United States and Canada as the Browning BDA 380, offering an attractive combination of performance, reliability, and European craftsmanship. The BDA-380's design is heavily based on the Beretta Model 81 and Model 84, thoug …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: NEMO Arms has masterfully engineered the first-ever semi-automatic rifle chambered in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum, blending the long-range precision and flat trajectory of a traditional bolt-action rifle with the adaptability, modularity, and rapid follow-up capability of an AR-style platform. The NEMO OMEN M-210 redefines the standard for extreme-distance shooting, making it ideal for both tactical and long-range applications. As NEMO’s no-frills option wi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Combining dynamic style with a host of performance-enhancing details, the Onyx Ultra II in 9mm and .45 ACP from the Kimber Custom Shop are striking personal defense pistols. Thin micarta grips and a short trigger ensure a perfect fit, even for shooters with smaller hands. Light 9mm recoil makes these pistols easy to handle and speeds sight recovery between shots; the .45 ACP offered in the Ultra-sized platform combines power with concealability. The highly-polished stain …