Each firearms maker signature firearm.

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Just wanted to get a list of each firearm maker's signature firearm(one that is sold a lot and other manufacturers copy it).

Here is a list of what I think are a few firearm maker's signature firearm.

CZ - CZ-75
Ruger - 10/22
Remington - 870
Colt - 1911
Smith & Wesson - 686
Walther - PPK
FN - FAL
Sig Sauer - P226
Beretta - 92
Glock - 17
Springfield Armory - XD

These of course are just my opinions.
 
I could see arguments for two changes, though I think you made good choices:

S&W - Registered Magnum/M29/M27 (any one)
Colt - SAA
I could also see Remington - Model 700

I'll add

Winchester: Model 94 or Model 70?
 
stchman said:
one that is sold a lot and other manufacturers copy it
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Strange list.

Who's copied the Ruger 10/22? Ruger has copied a lot of other manufacturer's firearms, but I can't think of anything original that they've done that has been copied.

Same for the S&W 686. Lots of knock-offs of earlier S&W's, J & K frames, but I can't think of any L-frame copies. If being copied is one of your criteria for their "signature firearm", it would have to be the K-frame.

Can't think of any copies of the Sig P226 or Springfield XD's either.
 
I would suggest Ruger's standard Mk1 instead of the 10/22, Maybe a K38 for Smith and Wesson. The rest of the list fits my line of thought pretty well.

Cooldill, that ones great, tough choice in the S&W line I was just thinking of something non stainless with a pin in the barrel and four screws.
 
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Ruger should be the MKII as AMT copied it.
Marlin 336 kinda counts since winchester came out with the AE series to compete in the scoped lever market.
Keltec pf9
Colt truly is a toss up between the SAA, 1911, and AR15
Browning is the BHP but arguably could be the A5 or any of the over under
 
45_auto said:
Strange list.

Who's copied the Ruger 10/22? Ruger has copied a lot of other manufacturer's firearms, but I can't think of anything original that they've done that has been copied.

Same for the S&W 686. Lots of knock-offs of earlier S&W's, J & K frames, but I can't think of any L-frame copies. If being copied is one of your criteria for their "signature firearm", it would have to be the K-frame.

Can't think of any copies of the Sig P226 or Springfield XD's either.
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Ever heard of a company called Volquartsen. Another company out there called Tactical Solutions. Both make a 10/22 knock-off. You can actually build a 10/22 without using any Ruger parts.

Armscor even makes a 10/22 knock off, the M22.
 
WestKentucky said:
Ruger should be the MKII as AMT copied it.
Marlin 336 kinda counts since winchester came out with the AE series to compete in the scoped lever market.
Keltec pf9
Colt truly is a toss up between the SAA, 1911, and AR15
Browning is the BHP but arguably could be the A5 or any of the over under
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Wasn't the AR-15 originally developed by Armalite?
 
What about the first lever actions like the Marlin 1894 or Winchester 94?

I know there were other levers before those, but those are iconic. What model might actually have started the lever guns?
 
Winchester -- Model 1894 rifle
Ruger - 10/22 rifle
Remington - Model 700 rifle
Colt - Single Action Army
Smith & Wesson - Chief's Special or Registered Magnum
Glock - Model 17
 
I would suggest that some gun makers have had several:

Remmington: 1100, 870, 700
Colt: Python, Detective Special, 1911
Browning: Hi-Power, A-5, Citori
Winchester: 94,70
Glock: 17/19
Smith and Wesson: 19, 10, 29
Ithaca:37
Beretta, 92, Silver Pigeon
Mossberg:500
Ruger: 10/22, MK 1, Super Redhawk
FN: PS 90, FAL, SCAR
HK: P7, USP
Sig:22, 239
CZ: CZ75
Savage: 110
 
The only change I'd suggest is with Springfield Armory. It seems as though the XDM has taken over as their signature firearm. I'm not, however, aware of anyone copying it.
 
Most I would agree with

Colt: I tend to think of an M4 when I hear Colt
FN: It's probably from being in the Army, but my mind jumps right to the 240B and 249 SAW.
Glock: While the 17 was the beginning, since Glock is associated with police I'd put the 22 right on par for what they're known for.

I think some of these different opinions of their iconic weapon might be generational. I'm only 29. When I see Ruger or S&W I tend not to think of their revolvers. I grew up in the era of semi-autos being used in TV and games so that's more where my interest lies. Plus I think the guy that stated that some brands of multiple flagship firearms hit the nail on the head.
 
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I'd say the 336 for Marlin, though I could also see an argument for their model 60 as well
 
That's because the XD is a rebranded HS-2000 from Croatia.

Springfield's 'signature' firearm was the M1A.
 
Browning doesn't make the hi power. The Hi power is made by FN, and only imported by browning.


FN: hi power
 
I don't think somebody has to make a copy of a firearm for it to be that brand's signature piece. If you said iconic, I think that would imply it being more likely to be copied.

To put in my vote for some disputed ones:
Colt: 1911
FN: FAL
HK: mp5
Ruger: 10/22 (way more common than their 22 pistols)
SA: M1A

To add:
IMI: Uzi
Springfield: M1 Garand
Steyr: AUG
Soviet Union?: AKM
 
Henry (the current incarnation): Golden Boy rifle.

Kel-Tec: I agree with the PF9 as mentioned above, though the PMR-30 is a close contender.)

Ruger: another vote for the Standard or Mk-II over the 10/22.

Hi-Point: C9 :D

Charter Arms: Undercover 38 (though the Bulldog is right up there, too.)
 
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