American Non-Union Firearms & Ammo

[tipoc]

I was wondering why would it matter if a firearm is made by a unionized or non-union plant?

It wouldn't in terms of the quality of the firearm.

It might for some other reason.

But the OP just asked a question about what places were unionized and which aren't. There are a couple dozen or more manufacturers in the U.S., for more than a few of those most folks simply don't seem to know.

If a person is doing a survey best to just call the manufacturers and ask them.

tipoc

 

[oneounceload]

Some folks seem to have a love/hate relationship with whether or not a product was not only US-made, but union-made.......It's an old argument dating from the days of the 30's and someone's grandfather, and has nothing to do with this place

 

[mp510]

oh, and winchester ammo, and winchester guns are different companies. The gun are non-union, the ammo may be.

The rimfire production was moved to a non-union plant a few years ago. I believe that the centerfire ammo is union made.

 

[mp510]

I know in the mid to late 70s colt also got their steel from a union shop (crucible steel out of CNY) my dad worked there. up until 75 or so he said you could get a discount on colt firearms because of the affiliation.

A good amount of Colt stock is (or was) owned by the Connecticut state employees union retirement fund.

 

[Informedonpolitics]

informed

For those who might still be interested. Both Smith and Wesson and Ruger, in their annual reports, stated that they are non-union shops.

 

[Owen]

Winchester centerfire ammo is in the process of being moved to a non-union plant, from Illinois to Alabama

 

[Silent Sam]

Ruger rifles, shotguns, and revolvers are made and serviced in NH. Ruger pistols (semiautos) except the Charger, are made and serviced in AZ.

 

[SSN Vet]

For better or worse, NH is a very pro-business, employment at will, right to work state.

Thompson Center has most of their manufacturing operation in Rochester, NH and they are not a union shop.

Bushmaster is up in Winham, ME and I don't believe they are a union shop either.