Loyalty to certain brand?

I always look at American brands first.

As of now, I own a Colt, S&W, Remington, and a Marlin.

So I guess I am loyal to a firearm's country of origin rather than its brand :).
 
I like guns from companies with rich histories in the business, I'm a history buff so I like old companies. Remington of course is one of my favorites, but I've also always had a knee jerk reaction to whatever the majority seems to automatically clings to. But thats another story. I don't think any one company does everything right so I tend to have a certain brand I look to for certain things. If we're talking double action revolvers, S&W owns all, Taurus is good too for the budget buyer. Polymer frames I lean towards the XD line simply because they've always fit my hand better. 1911s colt will always be the best but Springfield is my favorite for current production. Bolt action- Remington all the way. Shotguns- Mossberg. Ruger is in a weird place in my book as I fiercely love some of their models but don't touch others. Ruger semi auto pistols don't do it for me but their single actions are great. The 10/22 is one of my favorites and I love my mini 14. The Ruger #1 is also a great rifle but the bolt actions they make don't really do it for me mostly because of the lack of historical use. Also the Ruger scope mount monopoly drives me insane. I prefer rifles with a weaver.

Handguns get complicated for me as I love certain models but not any one brand. The S&W 4506 is one of my all time fav. .45 autos and the Beretta 92FS is THE 9mm. Walther, Sig, HK and FN all make damn nice semi autos as well. But who can beat a good 1911? Springfield is my go to, but if I had the chance I'd trade them all for a Colt Gold Cup.

So I guess it really is based on the gun and not the name.
 
I generally prefer Smiths and Springfields but my collection also includes Kahr, NAA, Kimber and Taurus. I generally buy for a specific need (got the PM9 and Kimber for carry). If I see something I like, and I can afford it, I'll buy, no matter the brand ...
 
I like different brands of guns, but I'd say I'm a loyal Glock owner because I love the design, function and feel of Glocks.

Can't go wrong with a Block! :rolleyes:
 
For me its modern Walthers

ok, so really any Walther. I just like their value and operability is all. Of course their price point is going up, up and up every year as they get more popular with buyers. I'd still take a P99 over just about anything though. however, I am NOT brand myopic. I have owned pistols from Glocks to Walthers.
 
I own four guns, all of them a different brand. So I'm not brand LOYAL. I am however, brand Preferential. I like Ruger as a brand because I know them to make an even more rugged, reliable revolver than even the legendary Smith & Wesson. And that carries over in to their P-Series semi-autos as well. Also, the price tag. The Rugers I like won't kill my wallet. Not the prettiest current guns out there, sure. But NOT the ugliest either. Not by a long shot. >_>

I wish Ruger would make an 8-shot revolver to answer the S&W 627. I would buy that over the 627. But if they don't by the time I'm ready to buy the 8-shot, I'll have to get the S&W. Nothing AGAINST S&W, but I believe Ruger would be the better bang for the buck.
 
I like Rugers, but also like Smith and Wessons. Have an equal number of each. These companies have quality guns which are both attractive and function excellently.
 
I definitely have a certain loyalty to brands like Browning and Ruger since I've shot many of their respective families, over the years, always with good results.

Ultimately, I take it on a case by case basis. But if all things are near equal and there has to be a deciding factor, sure loyalty can tip the scale a bit...
 
All-in-all, I am a S&W revolver guy. But that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate other guns (ie, Rugers and CZs), nor do I generally look down on other brands/models.
 
I am Loyal to John Moses Browning

Raising a dead thread...


I am not loyal to any manufacture but I am loyal to a fault to the designs of John Moses Browning

Let us pray
Dear, John Moses Browning,
Thy 97 swept the trenches of the Hun
Thy M2 protected my forefathers from the Nazis,
as it protected me from the Commies,and Taliban
Thy 1911 keeps me safe at night
Thy Model 94 harvest the whitetail deer
Thy model 71 cleanly kills the elk and bear.
Thy Auto 5 gathers the fall fowl,
Thy Browning 22 semi auto keeps the hare at bay.

Amen.
Pass the ammunition ;)
 
I have 5 pistols, all from different manufacturers. I have one each of the following; Springfield, Kahr, Ruger, Walther and Taurus. All have performed well so I would consider any of them in the future. I assume my next one will be something completely different.
 
I just try to keep similar platforms for Mag and Ammo standardization.
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This plus whatever is reliable and accurate. I shoot well with CZ's and 1911's in semi. I really like GP100's and think I'll stick with those in my revolvers.
 
I have almost one of everything.. In Semi Autos... (Glock, Sig, H&K, Colt(X2), Briley (1911), Springfield XD)

and I would not hesitate to get another of any of them.


But for revolvers I will only get Ruger or S&W
 
I try to "Buy American" whenever I can with the great majority of my hand guns are Smith&Wesson, Colt, and Ruger, in that order
 
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