Patriotic gun purchases?

[wardog]

Poll: Patriotic gun purchases?

Curious about THR members. How much, or little, does the country of origin mean in your gun purchases?

I have friends here in the U.S. that will only buy American products unless they absolutely can't.

I tend to favor American when it comes to large purchases like cars and motorcycles, but when it comes to guns it doesn't matter at all to me.

What do you guys and gals think?

 

[TheOtherOne]

It hasn't been a deciding factor so far. I like to purchase USA made products, but it's usually just an afterthought.

AK-47: Romania
AK-47: Romania
Kel-Tec: USA
CZ-75: Czech Republic
Bushmaster: USA
Glock: Austria
Mossberg Maverick: USA
Browning HP: Japan?
Walther: Germany

 

[HogRider]

I prefer US made stuff, but admit to own a few imports.

 

[BlkHawk73]

While most of my firearms are made here, I do have some from European countris. With the exception of my CZ75 pre-B (couldn't pass it up for $250), I've only bought a few German made pieces (HK) I simply find the German craftmanship/design superior to most others.

 

[PlayTheAces]

I never really thought about it before, but off the top of my head I can only think of one imported handgun I own that's shootable. (Have a couple of old European handguns I wouldn't consider firing.) That's not really intentional on my part, but just a reflection of my interests.

Long guns are the opposite, more foreign than domestic. Again, a reflection of my interests. I like milsurps.

 

[Dannyboy]

Makes no difference to me. My last 2 purchases were a DW Razorback and a Sako 75. Nope, not one bit of difference.

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Really, how can you tell/make a determination?

Springfields are made in Brazil
Tauri are made in Brazil
Para Canada
Kel-Tec USA
Rugers USA
Mossberg USA
Glock ???
Benelli ????
H&R USA
Remington USA
Marlin USA
H&K?
Sig Sauer?

Are they made overseas, but marketed here? WHo makes the money? What is the criteria for non-USA? Is a Romanian surplus AK sold in the US for 2x price not profitable here?

I am traveling right now so I can;t go check, and never really noticed on some of them. If you want a Glock/H&K/Sig, where else are you going to get one?

 

[Wanderer]

What works works. Forget about what country it came from. Some of the best guns come from overseas. Sigs, Glocks, Ak's, Benelli, etc.

 

[10-Ring]

What's strange is to see American brands using parts made over sees while imports use parts made in the US...what really makes a product domestic or foreign? where the company is based? Where the product is assembled? Origin doesn't matter as long as the quality level is there.

 

[Black Snowman]

[diatribe]
I'm thoroughly American, I buy what best fits my needs or desires and gives me the most value for my $ regardless of origin. This country was founded on immigration and I don't feel one iota of remorse for buying foreign goods.

Some of this might have to do with my grandparents and now uncle being farmers and keen businessmen. Over 80% of what they produce is processed in the US and sold overseas as finished food products. They have as little brand loyalty as I do and buy what's best for them. Sometimes it's Toyota, sometimes it's GM, sometimes it's Ford, sometimes it's John Deer, sometimes it's Moterola.

There's nothing wrong with American business that management and meetings can't make worse. Just like the government, internal politics is what's limiting the success of corporate America. People are too selfish, foolish, and penny pinching to set asside thier own agendas and do whats best for the long term.

Buying American doesn't always keep Americans working. A healthy global economy is critical for the USA and a healthy USA is critical for the global economy. The world she is a changing and if we can't be competitive then we need to change, not try to isolate ourselves or blame external sources for our own shortcomings. [/diatribe]

 

[BryanP]

Another one for "Makes no difference." My collection is currently exactly 50/50.

 

[MyRoad]

Before I got into 1911's, my collection was 2 US revolvers, 2 US rifles, and about a half dozen semi-autos from around the world (although I believe some or all of my SIGs are made in the US, and IIRC Beretta is going to start manufacturing here). Even my BHP was made in overseas.

Now I have 4 1911's, and they are all full American, as far as I know. How many NON-1911 semi-auto manufacturers are there in the US? Ruger, Smith & Wesson... is Kahr American owned?

 

[Standing Wolf]

Poor quality is poor quality is poor quality, no matter where it's made. I've mainly been buying old guns the past few years.

 

[cool45auto]

I'm all over the place.

Italy
America
Romania
Russia
British

Doesn't matter to me as long as it looks cool.

 

[Jeff Thomas]

Most people that buy "American" products don't even do enough research to really know if it's American anyway. Give me free, fair trade, and let the best company win. That fair part is the challenge.

Regards from TX

 

[Lone_Gunman]

7.62FullMetalJacket,


I though Para was Canadian?

 

[Langenator]

Lessee...

Surplus Ithaca 1911, Kimber 1911, Remy 870, Fed Ord M14, Colt Delta Elite, Kahr K40, and Sig 229-made in USA (although Sig is technically not a US company)
HK USP, Sig 220-Germany
Mauser M48-Yugoslavia
Browning A-Bolt-???

Of course, once the C&R shows up, the number of imports will go way up, since they're cheap right now.

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

LG,

Close enough

 

[HogRider]

Here it goes as to my knowledge. I wrote them down just as they came to my mind. Not a rating. And I bet I forgot still a lot of them.

IMI, Desert Eagle - Israel
FN, Browning - Belgium
Glock, Steyr - Austria
Sig-Sauer, HK, Walther, Erma, Rohm, Korth, Arminius - Germany
Sig Arms (maker of 210), Hammerli - Switzerland
Taurus, Rossi - Brasil
Bersa - Argentine
Star, Llama - Spain
Daewoo - Korea
Para Ordnance - Canada
Tanfoglio, Benelli, Beretta, Uberti - Italy
CZ - Cech Repuplic
Norinco - China
Rock Island, Charles Daly - Phillipines
FEG, Mauser - Hungary
Manhurin - France

Ruger, Colt, Smith and Wesson, Dan Wesson, Kahr, Keltec, Remington, Winchester, Kimber, North American Arms, Bryco, Phoenix, Jennings, Thompson, Wilson, STI - USA

Springfield - USA, frame made in Brazil.

 

[P95Carry]

I am infinitely more satisfied if I am buying ......... Ruger, S&W, Springfield, Marlin, Savage, Rem ..... etc ....

But gotta say .. these days with C&R availability ... it is all but impossible not to be buying ''Eastern Block'' or ''Chicom'' etc ...... inevitable.

But then .... when quality is at stake ..... it is invariably ''home grown''!!

 

[Abominable No-Man]

I tend to favor American. Quality American, that is. American quality can't be beat IMO. It's true that there are U.S. companies that use foreign-made parts. It's also true that there are foreign companies that put out a very good-quality product. For the most part, I like knowing that the money I put down for something I buy is going to another working American, not to line the coffers of a foreign government.

There's good stuff from England, Germany, Austria, and so forth, but for the main, I will buy American first.

ANM

 

[larryw]

Another fan of freedom and the free market here. Mine are from USA, Germany, Italy, Czech, Japan, but all are good quality. And all support my US dealers, resellers, distributors, etc.

Since when was the socialist country of Canada "close enough" to the USA?

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

I was funnin'

I will now correct myBIG FAT ERROR CAUSE I AM TOO LAZY TO PULL OUT THE GUN AND READ IT

 

[larryw]

 

[Frank5]

My wife & I both drive Subarus. I own one Honda & one BMW motorcycle. My wife's car was built in Ill. My neighbor's Buick was built in Mexico. Go figure. Buying American is not easy these days.

I like Redwing boots,which are pretty much all American(I think) AND.....they are actually a good product.

My favorite all American product is Ruger firearms. American made & an excellent product. I want to get a revolver & would not consider anything other than Ruger.

As far as motor vehicles...........I just seem to get better service from Japanese stuff. I bought a Toyota back in '95 & have never bought an American car since. You would be suprised how many "American" cars are built in Mexico or have lots of Mexican parts.