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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Dornaus & Dixon Bren Ten is one of the most iconic and elusive pistols of the 1980s, conceived as the ultimate combat sidearm. Designed with direct input from legendary firearms expert Col. Jeff Cooper, the Bren Ten was based on the CZ-75 platform but took inspiration from the 1911 in its ability to be carried “cocked and locked” in single-action mode. Chambered in the then-novel 10mm Auto cartridge, the pistol offered a unique blend of power, accurac …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Beretta U22 Neos is a semi-automatic, single-action pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, designed with versatility and accessibility in mind. Manufactured in the United States since 2002 by Beretta USA, the Neos utilizes a slide blow-back system and is compatible with interchangeable barrels in 4.5", 6", or 7.5" lengths. Each barrel features an integrated Weaver-style rail, allowing for easy mounting of optics and accessories. This modularity, along with its affordabl …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The 3032 Tomcat Silver- Black Gorilla pistol is designed for maximum concealment, fitting perfectly into pockets, purses, and bags – providing the most compact protection solution whenever and wherever you need it. Easily load an additional round directly into the barrel with an easy tilt, load, and close motion with the safety engaged to eliminate the risk of misfire. Quick and easy access to the chamber, bore, and breech face without disassembling the gun for eff …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Heckler & Koch USP Tactical is a highly regarded semi-automatic pistol designed for precision shooting and tactical applications. Manufactured in 1999, this .45 ACP firearm features a 5-inch barrel, which is threaded to accommodate a suppressor, enhancing its versatility in tactical scenarios. The USP Tactical is built on the robust and reliable USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) platform, known for its durability and exceptional performance under extreme condit …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: After the Second World War, Czechoslovakia's Ministry of the Interior requested a new pistol design from Ceská Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. The resulting gun was chambered in .32 ACP and designed by two brothers Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl. It combined elements from both the Walther PP and PPK. The pistol is fed from an 8-round single-stack magazine, located within the bakelite paneled grip. Small fixed sights are located on top of the slide. The pistol function …