retrieverman
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Country of origin is actually not a serious consideration when I am looking for a new gun. I look for quality. However, I do tend to lean toward Italian and German makers for many of my guns.
Made in the U.S.A. only
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The Lone Haranguer
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Quality and performance first, country of origin second. Many of my guns are American-made (Smith, Ruger, Colt, Kahr) but I have Czech-, Italian-, German-, Austrian- and Japanese-made or manufactured guns as well. As well, many guns with American marques on them are made - or parts manufactured - in other countries.
SJDigriz
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US, Russia, China, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria.
My guns are multicultural.
My guns are multicultural.
Black Adder LXX
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I go with guns I like first (and that don't have integral locks).
Well, modern guns really aren't my thing. So I buy a lot of milsurp.
American 'surp is really expensive, so I tend to get whatever is available- thus, I tend to end up with some weird, eclectic pieces.
I tend to find a certain amount of perverse pleasure in buying up small arms made by our former enemies.
I do like my Winchester 20G and Mossberg 12G though. The ONLY American made firearms I own...
I'd feel better about buying American in general if American companies weren't so hell bent on cost-cutting to the detriment of quality and their employees.
American 'surp is really expensive, so I tend to get whatever is available- thus, I tend to end up with some weird, eclectic pieces.
I tend to find a certain amount of perverse pleasure in buying up small arms made by our former enemies.
I do like my Winchester 20G and Mossberg 12G though. The ONLY American made firearms I own...
I'd feel better about buying American in general if American companies weren't so hell bent on cost-cutting to the detriment of quality and their employees.
MT GUNNY
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Of my seven pistols 2 are foreign,
0 of my Eight rifles are foreign,
My next rifle will be USA made, Socom 16 from springfeild.
0 of my Eight rifles are foreign,
My next rifle will be USA made, Socom 16 from springfeild.
420Stainless
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Not always for me. I have a SIG 229, because I wanted one from the first time I saw the modern SIG style with the crackle grips in my teen years. Also bought a Taurus when S&W was siding with the Clintons. Purchased a Beretta Tomcat for the wife, because that was what she wanted. Will almost certainly get an XD .45 soon.
Most of my firearms purchases are made in USA, but sometimes a quality strikes my fancy and I waiver that rule.
Most of my firearms purchases are made in USA, but sometimes a quality strikes my fancy and I waiver that rule.
mrmeval
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If I did that I'd not have a number of my military surplus arms. Can you even buy a black powder revolver made in the US for less than a car?
For modern guns I try to stick with a maker that has a quality product, a strong US presence and good customer service. I also will judge those companies on their politics.
For modern guns I try to stick with a maker that has a quality product, a strong US presence and good customer service. I also will judge those companies on their politics.
gunman42782
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All my guns are USA made with a CVA in line muzzleloader being the only exception.
Erinyes
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Well, considering that the only cars made mostly in the US by American workers have Toyota, Honda, and Nissan nameplates...
I prefer my cars not to be made in Mexico (Ford).
Toyota has plants here for one reason. Toyota prides itself on efficiency. In Japan, a Toyota plant can make several different models of cars. In America, each plant only makes one model. In Japan, the plants are geographically close together, in America, they are spread out accrooss the country for best Political impact to win the hearts & minds of American consumers. It is not more efficient to have vehicles constructed in America for Toyota. It's just to get you to buy their car. I have read that Toyota will not open anymore plants in the U.S. What if they decide to activate their famous efficiency and close down their feel good plants?
To keep this gun related, these are mine.
Remmington 870 express
Marlin Model 60
& awaiting Smith & Wesson Model 60
The corvette is also made in Kentucky.
To keep this gun related, these are mine.
Remmington 870 express
Marlin Model 60
& awaiting Smith & Wesson Model 60
The corvette is also made in Kentucky.
That said, I still prefer not to buy chinease, unless the item in otherwise unavailable for other sources. Sometimes I pass on something made there only to have to go back and buy it. I don't like their labor and trade practices!!
None of my guns are chinease. They are mostly American, Parker, Winchester, Marlin, S&W, Ruger, Savage & Remington, Kimber and Colt. Some Winchester, Browning Repro's made in Japan and they are nice. Belgium Browning Hi power, a Spanish double, a couple of French sliding breech doubles, a Charlin and a Darne. Several Swiss and Swedish milsurps, A nice Yugo 48. My only foreign made handguns are a couple of Para Ordnance 45's
I do try to buy American where I can. However, if one is into the Mil Surps, one will have to buy non-American. But, to me, the underlying diffeerence is that the countries that have made the firearms that I have purchased are supporters (or have been supporters) of the United States of America, and that is good enough for me.
So, let's see, and, this is off-the-top-of-my-head:
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Romania
Russia
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
So, let's see, and, this is off-the-top-of-my-head:
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Romania
Russia
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
68'chevelle
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US and British guns (Enfield rifles) only mabe a glock or two and thats it.
10-Ring
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Most of my guns are made outside the US -- from my HKs to my Glock, to my Berettas -- granted I do have my Colts, S&W's & Rugers -- I like to think I go where the quality is
rantingredneck
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I started a thread on this topic on TFL awhile back. It was by accident more than design but I've ended up with all my firearms being American made. I've owned foreign made guns but traded or sold them away. I do own a CVA muzzleloader (made in Spain). Closest I have to a foreign made firearm in the safe right now.
Kacerdias
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I've got a healthy mix though most of my American firearms were handed down to me by my late father:
S&W Bodyguard, Remington Model 11, Remington 550-1, Marlin 336
The ones I've bought on my own are typically foreign made. Not because I dislike American products but because opportunities arose and I purchased what filled a particular niche in my collection -
S&W 637 - deep concealment
CZ-52 - inexpensive and loads of fun
CZ-75B - nightstand pistol for "bumps in the night"
Walther P99c AS- Everyday carry 9mm pistol, very versatile
Franchi I-12 - well made semi-auto 12gauge for skeet, trap, and HD
I could have just as easily purchased American guns for the same niche but the equivalents have either not tripped my trigger or have been out of my price range. I love Sigs and Kimbers, but the NIB pricetags are killers.
S&W Bodyguard, Remington Model 11, Remington 550-1, Marlin 336
The ones I've bought on my own are typically foreign made. Not because I dislike American products but because opportunities arose and I purchased what filled a particular niche in my collection -
S&W 637 - deep concealment
CZ-52 - inexpensive and loads of fun
CZ-75B - nightstand pistol for "bumps in the night"
Walther P99c AS- Everyday carry 9mm pistol, very versatile
Franchi I-12 - well made semi-auto 12gauge for skeet, trap, and HD
I could have just as easily purchased American guns for the same niche but the equivalents have either not tripped my trigger or have been out of my price range. I love Sigs and Kimbers, but the NIB pricetags are killers.
Buying forgein guns is ok, but my only complaint is that Springfield doesn't advertise the fact that their 1911s are made in Brazil and the XD is made in Croatia. When I bought their 1911 I could not find any mention of Brazil on the box, manual, advertising or their web site. I thought I was buying an American gun made in the US. There was the faintest writing on the bottom of the frame, so using a maginfying glass and adjusting the light I could just make out "Brazil". I sold it the next day (at a loss of 85.00) and bought a stainless Colt 1991 with extras.
Dionysusigma
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... why?
My ratio has changed to an even split between Argentina, Yugoslavia, and USA.
PILMAN
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Can't blame ya, I'd be angry too. I want to know where my guns are made as well. Generally i'll buy a brand in hopes they make the product in the same place the company is based (HK-Germany, Glock-Austria, Taurus-Brazil, etc.). Bothers me when the companys outsource.
All this buying from foreigners stuff is stupid.
Ohhhh look at me, I have all US made guns. meanwhile the optics, laser pointers, flashlights, cleaning agents, clothing used while using the gun, gun case, etc etc are made over seas. LOL.
It's all too funny.
Ohhhh look at me, I have all US made guns. meanwhile the optics, laser pointers, flashlights, cleaning agents, clothing used while using the gun, gun case, etc etc are made over seas. LOL.
It's all too funny.
Country of origin does not play a part in my firearms purchasing decisions. I think anyone that thinks that way will be eliminating a lot of fine firearms from their collection.
However, in examining my current collection US manufacturers do dominate the foreign born ones. I have mostly Colts and S&W and Rugers. Of my overseas manufactured ones I have a Beretta 92F (older Italian manufacture) and a Walther P99. My PPK was US made.
I do tend to make a conscious decision to buy American when purchasing vehicles though. But if I found a foreign car in a great deal, I would not hesitate to buy it.
However, in examining my current collection US manufacturers do dominate the foreign born ones. I have mostly Colts and S&W and Rugers. Of my overseas manufactured ones I have a Beretta 92F (older Italian manufacture) and a Walther P99. My PPK was US made.
I do tend to make a conscious decision to buy American when purchasing vehicles though. But if I found a foreign car in a great deal, I would not hesitate to buy it.
Sav .250
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As most of my weapons are older there American made. Haven`t had to buy a "new" one in quite some time but if i did I`d buy the best one (IMO) no
matter where it was made. My money, my choice.
I wonder why Detroit can`t figure that out?
matter where it was made. My money, my choice.
I wonder why Detroit can`t figure that out?
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