What gun company/ies will not be around in 10 years?

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I was just sitting around and I thought about that. Who and why???

Bond Arms--I just don't see that many people wanting a derringer.
IO Inc.--From what I have heard they have bad cs and offer nothing that can't be had from other more reputable manufacturers.
NAA--Similar to Bond, I just do not see people running to buy a mini revolver.
Rohrbaugh--Only have a single product and cost is high.
Colt--Here is where I am not sure. If they were to lose the military contract...they have nothing new to offer the general public that I think would keep them in business.
 
I would bet on at least 3 of those five to still be around

NAA, it amazes me how many decades they have been selling those micro guns already. I don't think they are going anywhere soon.

Colt may never make it back into the high volume consumer market, but they continue to supply a steady stream of those very old models they do well with in niche markets

Bond, arguably the only maker of truly high quality derringers, another niche market, but their 45/shotshell versions make somewhat better sense than some others participating in the current 410 craze. I don't think that is likely to just melt away.

Always a place in the market for niche players who emphasize quality workmanship.
I don't own any of those three, but not everybody is me, nor should they be.
 
Some of the higher end Euro gun makers - especially the shotgun ones will either: be absorbed by the big boys like Beretta, or they will close when the owners finally retire

Colt's rifle side is on VERY thin ice since they lost their exclusive Gov't contract

I think you'll see more consolidation and shrinking in some companies where they will shed marginal side business to focus on core ones - example - Kimber will focus on 1911 and leave the shotgun and rifle side; and Colt will also do the same

Freedom group and Ruger will refocus on core items that sell and drop fringe ones - as will Browning - they do not need 30 versions of a Citori

Specialty companies like Rohrbaugh, Seecamp, Dakota, Sharps will still do well - like the finer Euro gun companies, they will continue to produce high-quality, high-end guns in small quantities for those who appreciate their items

The folks who will hurt are the broad-based companies that do not have the market share in each segment - they will re-evaluate their costs and investments and drop those segments that are not up to volume
 
taurus unless they improve customer service In december i will be waiting 2 years for parts and inproving on quality would not hurt either.
 
Well put Oneounce, I hope some of the US companies fair well in these changes which I think will occur. I bet Aldo could have made a mean holster!
 
Does Remington make much money from ammo and other accessories they make ( or put there name on)?
 
NAA--Similar to Bond, I just do not see people running to buy a mini revolver.
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I respectfully disagree.
My reasons are times are going to get harder, and more folks may find themselves actually always having a "always" gun on person. History has shown, folks have an affinity for small guns, they can always have, no matter the political, economical climate.

The .22 long rifle cartridge is an old one, and I do not see it ever going away...
It allows one affordable practice, and if matters get politically stupid, having something that fires an affordable loading, and one that not would fall under "reloading" restrictions...

Just me.
 
SM....27,000 posts. You have been around longer than me!

I agree with the 22 lr. I have 2 and they are fun to shoot. But whenever I am by my local gun store, which is one of the largest in IL, I can't recall but one time someone checking out one of those small revolvers. I think the draw to small 9mm and 380s is here for a while.
 
Well, I am keeping in mind, we have an aging society, and will continue to have for some time.

Being a mid 1950's model myself, I recall the number of small guns in small calibers folks had, and carried a lot. It is said history tends to repeat itself, and also said is history is a good teacher if folks pay attention.

I am not ruling out small guns in small calibers for the future, and especially those chambered for .22 lr.

Age has its perks, and I have earned the right to post like a old phart. *grin*
 
I am hoping cerberus group is no longer around in 5 years. Breaking back up into several quality manufacturors is better than being one big monolithic crap manu.
 
look, i hate to bust your bubble but taurus isnt goin anywhere (as much as YOU want them to) I dont know exact statistics but I would be willing to bet more people have taurus firearms then any other firearm. to the average American who cant afford the pos $600 glock or a $1000 temperamental kimber a $300 taurus will work absolutely fine. THats why they sell so many, cause they are good firearms that get the job done.
 
firemanstrickland said:
look, i hate to bust your bubble but taurus isnt goin anywhere (as much as YOU want them to) I dont know exact statistics but I would be willing to bet more people have taurus firearms then any other firearm. to the average American who cant afford the pos $600 glock or a $1000 temperamental kimber a $300 taurus will work absolutely fine. THats why they sell so many, cause they are good firearms that get the job done.
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First time I have seen anybody call into question GLOCK's reliability and in the same sentence praising Taurus that work "absolutely fine". First time for everything I suppose...

As for what company I think might not be around in the next decade my money is on Charter Arms. I would hate to see them go as I think they provide a nice alternative to Taurus or Rossi revolvers at the same price point. I just don't know if they will be able to overcome their past issues caused by all the ownership changes and the stigma their products now carry.
 
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Some of the higher end Euro gun makers - especially the shotgun ones will either: be absorbed by the big boys like Beretta, or they will close when the owners finally retire
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And that, my friend, will be a sad, sad time. When I went to the Arrizabalaga factory a couple of years ago, they were already talking about how many of the gun makers in the Eibar region had already closed their doors. The other thing I really noticed is that there were absolutely no young people working there. They were all older. No apprentices learning the trade from what I could see.

FWIW, I loathe the idea of Beretta absorbing the small guys.
 
If your going to base off your own anecdotal evidence you can list any manufacturer.
 
I have also toured some of the old manufacturing plants in Europe and observed some great craftsmanship in rifles and shotguns. As stated not many young people working in those plants. The loss of those workers and maybe the company would be very sad.
 
Saying Colt or Remington will be going anywhere is just silly. They may not have the sales they used to, no gun company does, but they're not going to die off. If they do, it's because guns will be illegal and little else.

NAA has a strong following. Many people who own more than a few firearms own NAAs. They're cheap, they don't cost a lot to produce, and their following is strong. I love mine.

If Heritage keeps up the crap and doesn't fix their QC issues, they might not do well. I have one and mine seems to be fine, but I hear people say they have a lot of issues.
 
402Bear; firemanstrickland didn't say anything about Glocks not being reliable. He just said they are " POS "

that could be related to the Steep Grip, The polymer frame, the fact that they have 4 oz of metal in them ( Sarcasm insert )

Also, " absolutely fine " could mean, 1 & every 3 rounds is all that will work. That is a person's preference.


I don't want any company to go under. That sucks. More companies more guns means cheaper guns all around. & that's always a plus for my check book.
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