Loyalty to certain brand?

I understand the question was loyalty, but If I adjust my answer a little, then I could say I like some of the older models more than their modern counter parts. Like my Smith with pinned barrel, or my older Colt 1911 that has all forged machined parts, or my Ruger SS .375 Speed Six, or my old Ruger .22 Standard, etc.

I guess that's not loyalty, but I do like some of the workmanship on the older models.:)
 
No. I like Ruger stuff, older S&W's, Kimber and Springfield. FN makes great stuff too. If I'm owning a several guns, I'm going to get what I like. If I was going with say a two gun battery, I'd probably go 2 Glocks say a G34 and 26 or a G35 and 27...
 
I have very little brand loyalty. I tend to browse certain manufacturers more, but I freely buy from anything that catches my fancy. Of my current collection, I have at most 2 from any manufacturer, though I don't have all of the guns I would like to have...
 
I only seem to be loyal to a specific brand when it comes to revolvers. I tend to lean towards and have more Rugers than I do of others. I shoot them well, they feel good in the hand, I've never had any problems with them, and the price point allows me to have more. No real brand loyality when it comes to semi autos. there are many good ones out there. I tend to have a mixed collection that most have worked well for me. There's a lot out there that I really dont care for much for one reason or another, either grip, size, external controls, ect.
 
I don't consider myself as being brand loyal in the strict sense of the words. I try to buy good guns in the price range I can afford. There are brands that I avoid but most of these are due to quality or cost issues. I won't buy junk and I won't buy something for the name even if it may be the best by a slight margin. Guess it's not brand loyalty, I buy what I perceive as a "good value". I can't help it if Rugers have been the best values I've come across or that being what I mostly own due to that fact.

LK
 
I thought that the best you could get was: S&W for revolver, Colt for semi auto pistol, Marlin for semi auto .22 rifle and lever action rifle, Ithaca for pump shotgun, Remington for semi auto shotgun, and Winchester for bolt action rifle.
 
I've no brand loyalty. Whatever tool does the job best. I have a fair sized handgun collection.

The majority are pre 2001 S&W revolvers and semi auto's. I won't purchase any S&W's made after 2001 as I've no use for them or their so called "innovations".

I do like HK's and Colts too. Regards 18DAI.
 
yes, I am brand loyal. I am, however, diverse in my loyalties.

Remington, ruger, S&W, Browning, and others.

I've never really wanted a winchester, a marlin, savage, mossberg, so forth.

I'm not saying I think they're useless. Loyalty to me is as much a spiritual thing as it is scientific. The brands I prefer have been good for me, and I see no reason to buy into a brand that doesn't really spark my passion.
 
I am fairly small framed with hands to match,I shoot what fits.

Tend to pursue guns with proven reputations,enjoy craftsmanship and workmanship of older revolvers and rifles.

I think it's one of life's little pleasures to bring a well used treasure,classic or mil-surp back from the grave and maybe preserve it for the pleasure and appreciation of another generation.(knives,cars,books and lp's may also apply as classics)Yes my greed extends to my use and enjoyment while I got'em.

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"It almost always pays to do business with an old established firm."
 
For me it would have to be pre lock, pre MIM Smith & Wesson double action revolvers. It would have to be because that is all I have ever owned. And if I were to buy new semi-auto, it would probably be a S&W M&P. Not that I don't like anything else, I just like to stick with what works for me.
 
I've been loyal to Sig and was to S&W until two out of the last three NIB pistols had major issues. I then tried Springfield's XD line and haven't looked back. I own perhaps one of a certain brand and sometimes severa, of another, it depends upon options, fit and above all performance of the product. I always thought Keltec was substandard then went out and bought one and my attitude was changed. Not a high end gun, heavy trigger, but it's 100% reliable and very accurate for a small semi.

I also like the FNP line, I am impressed with the reliability and accuracy of the weapon and for me it points perfectly. I still have that special place in my heart for the 1911's though, and there are many made today that excellent weapons. A 1911 is the hot rod of gun's to me, plenty of aftermarket goodies and fairly easy to work on once you properly learn about them.
 
guns are hammers!! (tools) i dont care who makes the hammer as long as it fits the job at hand and it constructed of good quality. U wouldnt use a deadblow hammer for pulling nails, u need a ripclaw. pic the right tool for the job.

now i dont want a kmart special, chinese import, fall apart on the first blow hammer. i dont need the head to come flying off and hit me in the eye. a good estwing, stanley, craftsman, sig suer, colt, glock, etc... will do the job when called upon, and not fall appart/blow up in ur hand.
 
I've always Preferred Smiths and recently developed an even greater affinity for N frames; that does not mean I will not buy whatever product will best suit my needs, regardless of who makes it.
 
A lot of the time Ruger is going to give you a very tough, trustworthy gun that's good value for the money.

Refined? No. Best? Hell no. Except in rare cases. But overall, they have a following for a good reason.

My daily carry is a Ruger. No regrets.
 
Not really. I have Berettas, Rugers, a Hi Point, and a Remington. I guess you could say Ruger though, since i have more of them than any other.
 
I'm loyal to stuff that works. The only brand preference that has sprung forth from that practice is that I prefer Colt's 1911s to all others I have tried.
 
in handguns, both revolvers and pistols i own 14 different brands. some brands are multiples. i buy guns for specific needs in what i consider a fair price range. some of the "multiples by brand" are there because the manufacturer offered good quality and good value in different formats that interested me.
 
100% dyed in the wool Ruger snob. They're affordable,tough,and just plain reliable. I'll also add that I feel the same way about Cold Steel knives.
 
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