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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Fit Feel, Finish, Features, and Functions. There have been a number of changes to the PPK design over the years. Some would call them refinements; others would say perversions. Yet most will agree that the .22 long rifle PPK is a different animal entirely from the original PPK design. This PPK/S has a longer grip, a lighter slide, and several changes internally to make it function as a rimfire pistol, such as a different extractor, firing pin, hammer, strut ass …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Walther PPS (Polizei-Pistole Schmal / Police Pistol Slim) is a semi-automatic pistol developed by the German company Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen of Ulm for concealed carry for civilians and plainclothes law enforcement personnel. It is available in either 9×19mm Parabellum or .40 S&W chamberings. It was first shown in 2007 at the IWA & OutdoorClassics and is a slim polymer framed weapon of similar size to the Walther PPK pistol. The PPS is however tec …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Walther OSP is a legendary pistol renowned for its precision and performance in Olympic-level rapid-fire shooting competitions. Chambered in the .22 Short caliber, the OSP was specifically designed for the 25-meter Rapid Fire Pistol event, where it quickly established itself as a dominant force, often emerging as the perennial winner. Its design focuses on minimizing recoil and ensuring maximum control during rapid, consecutive shots. A key feature of the OSP is its M …

Recap on The 8/25 Sunday ShowcaseThe Polish M44 carbine, also known as the Karabinek wz. 1944, is a distinctive piece of military hardware from the mid-20th century. Developed during World War II, this carbine is a modified version of the Soviet Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifle, adapted for Polish use. Characterized by its shorter barrel and overall compact design, the M44 was designed to be more maneuverable in close combat while still delivering the powerful 7.62x54mmR round. It features a folding ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Walther PP series pistols are semi-automatic pistols that are blowback-operated. They were developed by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, a German arms manufacturer. The series includes various models such as the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models. The Walther TPH pocket pistol is a smaller caliber pistol that was introduced in 1971 and is identical in handling and operation to the PPK. These pistols have an exposed hammer, a traditional double-action trigger mechan …