Bud's Top Ten Sellers for 2011
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pearsonm
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I assume the list is of number of units sold. It would be interesting to compare lists such as largest revenue-generating models and manufacturers.
Hocka Louis
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I still don't get it -- AR's have to be on the short list like Glocks are on the short bus. Just kidding Team Glock...
I own a Remington made Mosin-Nagant. And it'll have to do. I'd even try shooting it but first I have to find a scabbard for the damn bayonet -- I don't shoot these antiques until they are a complete stand!
I own a Remington made Mosin-Nagant. And it'll have to do. I'd even try shooting it but first I have to find a scabbard for the damn bayonet -- I don't shoot these antiques until they are a complete stand!
Nor do I own any of those guns.
warrconn I agree, whats up with no revolvers? I like my no lock 442 also AND its a dream to carry. (and is less $ then some of those guns on that list)
I put on a pachmayr grip and IWB carry my 442.(I'm no fan of pocket carry and avoid it if I can) The 442 so light and comfortable to carry that way its a joy. The pachmayr gives me a very positive grip for the draw too.
warrconn I agree, whats up with no revolvers? I like my no lock 442 also AND its a dream to carry. (and is less $ then some of those guns on that list)
I put on a pachmayr grip and IWB carry my 442.(I'm no fan of pocket carry and avoid it if I can) The 442 so light and comfortable to carry that way its a joy. The pachmayr gives me a very positive grip for the draw too.
the_hustleman
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Ugly, capacity limited guns.....
Yeah, I can see why
*swyped from the evo so excuse any typos*
iLikeOldgunsIlikeNewGuns
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#1's the only one I own, I bought a Mosin 91/30 in 2011, but locally from my favorite store. I bought it because it was cheap, but it's quickly becoming one of my favorite rifles, besides the corrosive ammo (no big deal though) I like everything about it more and more every time I shoot it
wanted to buy one of the bud's smith model 10s (from australia LE?) but haven't had the $$ to justify it yet (even though the price was excellent) as my GP-100 has been just fine. Will certainly get one eventually.
wanted to buy one of the bud's smith model 10s (from australia LE?) but haven't had the $$ to justify it yet (even though the price was excellent) as my GP-100 has been just fine. Will certainly get one eventually.
Not a suprising list !! The sigma went down to $300 bucks and for 16 shots of .40 in a pretty light weight smith and wesson is a good deal! The trigger is not good , it isn't the most fun to shoot , but for a house gun , car gun , or ccw you can't beat the price. The newer ones have proven reliable.
Don't understand the hipoint .45 on there. I would think the c9 sells more. Although good for plinking , I feel bad for the people who think they have a reliable defensive weapon... The hipoint pistols have been known to malfunction then any other line of pistols. Every model of any gun has it's flaws , but hipoint as a whole is known to flaw. You can go on their forum and every other post is about a malfunction , and people trust their lives with them? Sure there known to be solid shooters for the price but in no way would I or tell anyone else to , trust there life with one (regardless of price). "only a few fte/ftf but otherwise a great day on the range ! What type of holster should I get? <~ quotes like these baffle me. There is a reason why they have a lifetime no questions asked warranty ... Because you have a high chance of being dead if you were to be attacked by someone with anything besides a hp!!! There good for the range but that's it. Just sold my c9 that out of the box would not chamber right , and dangerous stove pipes!
Done ranting.
Don't understand the hipoint .45 on there. I would think the c9 sells more. Although good for plinking , I feel bad for the people who think they have a reliable defensive weapon... The hipoint pistols have been known to malfunction then any other line of pistols. Every model of any gun has it's flaws , but hipoint as a whole is known to flaw. You can go on their forum and every other post is about a malfunction , and people trust their lives with them? Sure there known to be solid shooters for the price but in no way would I or tell anyone else to , trust there life with one (regardless of price). "only a few fte/ftf but otherwise a great day on the range ! What type of holster should I get? <~ quotes like these baffle me. There is a reason why they have a lifetime no questions asked warranty ... Because you have a high chance of being dead if you were to be attacked by someone with anything besides a hp!!! There good for the range but that's it. Just sold my c9 that out of the box would not chamber right , and dangerous stove pipes!
Done ranting.
I think they are beautiful!, I think probably hundreds of 642 club members would agree.
Autos get finicky when shrunk, I don't completely trust any of them. G26 is smallest auto I'd personally go. I wish I had reliable options.
mgmorden
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Out of that list I own a Mosin (mine's an M38) and a Ruger LCP (which I actually purchased from Buds).
Interesting that 7 out of the 10 are indeed American made.
A very slightly different 7 out of 10 are also handguns.
There's not a shotgun to be found on the list.
Most of them are $300 or less and none are over $500.
All but one of the handguns on the list is polymer framed. The one that isn't (Puma) uses a zinc frame.
Surprisingly (at least to me): only 2 of the 7 handguns on the list are compact/concealed-carry oriented models.
I'd also say that for the most part, even though they're low cost, most of those guns are perfectly serviceable firearms (the only two on the list that I'd pass on are the Hi Point and the Puma). The rest are generally lower cost but still "good enough" for most people. The market to a large extent is becoming about who can reduce manufacturing costs (and hence selling price) the most without sacrificing functionality.
Just a interesting insight into where the industry seems to be heading. I will say that I am VERY happy to see Ruger and S&W doing well.
Interesting that 7 out of the 10 are indeed American made.
A very slightly different 7 out of 10 are also handguns.
There's not a shotgun to be found on the list.
Most of them are $300 or less and none are over $500.
All but one of the handguns on the list is polymer framed. The one that isn't (Puma) uses a zinc frame.
Surprisingly (at least to me): only 2 of the 7 handguns on the list are compact/concealed-carry oriented models.
I'd also say that for the most part, even though they're low cost, most of those guns are perfectly serviceable firearms (the only two on the list that I'd pass on are the Hi Point and the Puma). The rest are generally lower cost but still "good enough" for most people. The market to a large extent is becoming about who can reduce manufacturing costs (and hence selling price) the most without sacrificing functionality.
Just a interesting insight into where the industry seems to be heading. I will say that I am VERY happy to see Ruger and S&W doing well.
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TurtlePhish
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Those things never had scabbards.. the Russians never took them off!
the_hustleman
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Over a thousands rounds in my lc9 (including cheap, fmj, hollow point) and not a single hiccup. Plus it holds 8 rounds, extra magazine allows a reload in less than a second, brings that to 15
All in a package more aesthetically appealing than any revolver
*swyped from the evo so excuse any typos*
xfyrfiter
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I own # 8 on the list, and it has reliably fed and fired everything I have used for 1000 or so rounds. I cc it, and figured that if ever I had to use it, it would be confiscated and maybe not returned. Good pistol for the money and I wouldn't get hurt too bad in the wallet.
BSA1
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I can't help but view the list as a social commentary. The #1 gun is a late 19th century design that has fought thru two world wars and a major revolution and was used successfully by a poor population that was unable to read and write.
Today you can buy the same gun for $75.00 that only needs the grease cleaned out of it to be safe and usable. Add another $75.00 for 440 rounds of surplus ammo.
While today we are focused on small caliber rapid fire weapons and a spray and pray standard of marksmanship I believe the bolt action rifle is still the right choice for the population at large.
Today you can buy the same gun for $75.00 that only needs the grease cleaned out of it to be safe and usable. Add another $75.00 for 440 rounds of surplus ammo.
While today we are focused on small caliber rapid fire weapons and a spray and pray standard of marksmanship I believe the bolt action rifle is still the right choice for the population at large.
mgmorden
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I think you're reading too much into it. The Mosin is #1 for one reason: it's pretty much the cheapest gun in the store. It's not because it's a bolt action, or accurate, or reliable, or any other of a list of features - it's #1 because of the cost.
I'd wager that if there were an equivalently priced "small caliber rapid fire weapon" you'd see it sell better. I also think its a fallacy that you associate an autoloader with "spray and pray" (you can take your time and aim - or decide not to - regardless of action type), but that's a topic for another thread.
wow6599
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I bought one from their list - the M10-762. Not a bad deal for a AK variant made from all new parts and chrome lined.
I challenge you to shoot rapidly with a Mosin... I think you'd be lucky to get off even 2-3 shots in a second... "Spray and pray" would be more like "aim crappily and pray" with a Mosin - there's not gonna be any sprayin' lol
(at least it takes me about a second to get a shot off, considering one out of every 5 shots I have to hammer the bolt down with my palm...)
mortablunt
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I want my 91/30. Just waitin' 2 years and 3 months more, then I'll get a gun limit increase on my 21'st birthday. May the supply not deplete.
I agree. The mosin is #1 because it is cheap. I have considered one before only because of the price. It could be a virtually any caliber or any style, the price is what makes me curious and interested
BSA1
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Don't forget ammo availability also. There are some nice C&R rifles for sales but ammo is expensive.
Lightbringer
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Number 10 on the list is the S&W M&P-15 in .22LR. Or are we not counting that as an AR variant for some reason?
mdauben
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I find it interesting that I don't have the slightest desire for any one of the guns in that Top 10 list.
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