Which manufacturer would you choose...

[petepeterson]

If you were going to collect/acquire something different than you already have?
I have quite a few Smiths, Colts, and Brownings. They've always been the focus of my collection (if you'd call it that).

I think I would be interested in Berettas next, if I went a different route. Lots of history there.

What would you choose?

 

[IAM Rand]

Probably Colt. I like a little history with my guns. Also probably Springfield. If I have the opportunity and the stars align, a Garand and/or a M-1 30 carbine.

 

[JH1951]

I had a similar situation and question several years ago. My solution was to 'tighten my focus' on something I enjoyed. I decided to focus on the S&W Chiefs Special as opposed to the helter skelter gathering I had. I have found that quest quite rewarding and challenging at the same time. It also branched me off into the world of the S&W Terrier. I have found this 'focus' has greatly added to my enjoyment of the hobby. My learning curve has also been enhanced quite a bit. With a focus comes purpose.... or perhaps with a purpose comes focus.
That's my suggestion; hope it adds to your thought process leading to your enjoyment. (My only regret is that I didn't do this a decade or two ago....)

 

[BAM-BAM]

I already have more than I "need" and have managed to control my "wants"!

That said......................
S&W revolvers and 3rd Gen autos are my number one and two by volume.

Beretta 92s; Bright Blue/Matt/Inox, Variations 1980-2020 S,F,FS, Elite and Wilson Combat
Compacts, Centurions, Compact Type-M [single stacks], Full size, Elite IIs
and Centurion Tactical [WC]

Walther PP series

Sig P-series 220,245,229
W. German and American made

Browning HPs and Springfield Armory SA35s

CZ
75 and Cadet
Long guns..... are a great value and classic design
Model 452,453 rimfire and 527 centerfire.

 

[PPS1980]

Beretta has the richest history of the currently operating gun manufacturers. 15th Century and the same family in a small valley in Italy making arms. That said, I have focused on Walther weapons myself as the "other" maker.

 

[murphydog]

It kind of depends on you.

Long arms - Marlin, Winchester? Rifles, shotguns?

Handguns - military from different countries?

Enjoy the deciding!

 

[Echo40]

Personally, I wouldn't want to bottleneck my collection into a single brand, I'd rather collect an assortment of diverse firearms from all over the place.

 

[diyj98]

I'd go for something exotic and high quality. Maybe a quality German made firearms like Rohm-Gesellschaft (RG to you uncultured types)

I'm joking obviously about the R.G. stuff. Maybe a quality German company like J.P. Sauer. I have a couple J.P. Sauer 38H's in my military handgun collection, but they made a ton of quality firearms over the years.

 

[TJm15.38]

I don't need to collect anymore firearms, because I am already out of space and I am getting too old. One firearm I regret hasn't had a place in my safe is a Colt Single Action Army in .45LC. In fact, I have no Colt handguns in my collection, which is unfortunate, because in the 60's and 70's when I was growing into adulthood, Colt was making some real quality pieces. The ones that always catch my eye are the older Python revolvers. The 1911's are also Colt classics. So many guns; so little time.

 

[petepeterson]

It kind of depends on you.

Long arms - Marlin, Winchester? Rifles, shotguns?

Handguns - military from different countries?

Enjoy the deciding!

I'm not really deciding. I have a little bit of everything. More of a question for everyone to self-reflect on.
Maybe a better phrasing would be:
What do you feel like you should own, but don't!

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

It all depends on what you wish to accumulate. You can strive for quantity. Buy as many guns as you can. Or you can strive for craftsmanship and quality.

I found that my own focus has changed many times over the years based on both family and monetary reasons. My current quest is to outfit my 9 grandkids with a "good" or better 22 and a single-shot shot gun. With 4 of the 5 older kids being left-handed, I find my selection is cheap guns or fine guns or antiques.

Ivan

 

[Dvus]

I'd go for something exotic and high quality. Maybe a quality German made firearms like Rohm-Gesellschaft (RG to you uncultured types)

I'm joking obviously about the R.G. stuff. Maybe a quality German company like J.P. Sauer. I have a couple J.P. Sauer 38H's in my military handgun collection, but they made a ton of quality firearms over the years.

FWIW, I found someone the other day who collects Hi-Points (NOT HI Powers.) Not joking.

 

[LVSteve]

Oddly enough Colts and Brownings are things I don't own in my very eclectic collection. Never developed a taste for their Koolaid.

 

[CajunBass]

It's funny. I've owned a lot of guns. Mostly S&W, but Colts, Rugers and who knows what over the years.

These days I find myself attracted to...shall we say...less expensive guns for some reason.

I've sort of halfway got my eye on a Windicator 357. And a Phoenix 22. I have no idea why really. If there is one thing I do not need it's another 357...or 22 for that matter. I think I just want to try to see what they're like. Are they as "bad" as I've heard they are? I heard all kinds of bad things about Hi-Point but the one I had was great, and a lot of fun. Same for Taurus and Kel-Tec.

I doubt I'll act on it, especially not the Windicator. I might be able to justify a Phoenix 22 as an "experiment" one day.

 

[jake1945]

German lugers, any manufacturer. Especially the ones made in 1900.

 

[M29since14]

Lugers would be a nice idea. There is sure a lot to learn about them. The same for 1911s.

 

[glenwolde]

It's funny. I've owned a lot of guns. Mostly S&W, but Colts, Rugers and who knows what over the years.

These days I find myself attracted to...shall we say...less expensive guns for some reason.

I've sort of halfway got my eye on a Windicator 357. And a Phoenix 22. I have no idea why really. If there is one thing I do not need it's another 357...or 22 for that matter. I think I just want to try to see what they're like. Are they as "bad" as I've heard they are? I heard all kinds of bad things about Hi-Point but the one I had was great, and a lot of fun. Same for Taurus and Kel-Tec.

I doubt I'll act on it, especially not the Windicator. I might be able to justify a Phoenix 22 as an "experiment" one day.

I went through a few Taurus. I still have three. Two I like and one I only keep because they sell for so little it's not even worth the trouble selling it. I've sold or traded off more than that. I was wondering if a gun at their price point was truly a serviceable weapon. They are. I only had trouble with one and they fixed it in a timely manner.

I came to the conclusion though that for a first gun and/or inexperienced shooter it's still best to buy a top-quality gun. There's enough things to overcome that one does not need crappy triggers and operational issues. An experienced shooter can overcome those.

Even the one I have that I don't like (PT 809) works fine, has a huge magazine, maybe it'll be a garage gun or something. I should go shoot it again. But I hate wasting primers on it.

 

[mikeruns]

I would collect Hi Standard pistols and revolvers. Quite a lot to see and learn about there, American made, accurate and fun history.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Too many "gooduns out there to be tied down to one brand or model.

 

[chief38]

I've got a hankering for Smiths, Colt's, Brownings, Marlin's, Winchester's and a spattering of High Standard, CZ and Ithaca. Those are what makes my boat float.