Are you a "Brand snob" ?
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buddyRoland
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No completely a brand snob but I do own 11 Sigs and sold 5 other Sigs I owned. However, I do own S&Ws, Rugers, Glocks and a CZ. I just like handguns that fire 99% of the time.
Vern Humphrey
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I have a similar rule that prevents me from buying .357s made of scandium, titanium, or unobtainium -- I NEVER buy any handgun that weighs less that the bullet it fires.
possum
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there are guns out there that i wouldn't own, because i just couldn't bring myself to own them, and i believe that the sa xd is the greatest semi auto handgun ever devised, but other than that i don't think i am a gun snob. maybe so!
ArfinGreebly
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Hey, I think I recognize that . . .
Isn't that one of those cheap Kel-tec plastic things?
I mean, I'm not sure how you rack the slide on that, but it can't be all that different from the P3AT, right?
You use an IWB holster for that, right?
Hey, I think I recognize that . . .
Isn't that one of those cheap Kel-tec plastic things?
I mean, I'm not sure how you rack the slide on that, but it can't be all that different from the P3AT, right?
You use an IWB holster for that, right?
RyeDaddy
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Yes.
I'm a snob in general, I even have a naturally up-turned nose.
I will admit that I wouldn't consider a gun made outside the US or Western Europe, or anything costing less than $500, with .22's being the exception. As snobbish as that comes across, I hope it doesn't seem arrogant.
I'm a snob in general, I even have a naturally up-turned nose.
I will admit that I wouldn't consider a gun made outside the US or Western Europe, or anything costing less than $500, with .22's being the exception. As snobbish as that comes across, I hope it doesn't seem arrogant.
Maybe I'm a bit of a Colt snob but I own firearms made all over the place, heck, one of my fave pistols to shoot is from the former eastern bloc.
Colt made the finest arms in America pre WW2, IMHO, and up through the 70's they didn't have much competition (the only 'off brand 1911A1's available would have been GI surplus) and they really took pride in craftsmanship.
I think the same could be said for S&W in the same time frame. Beleive it or not, I own no Smith and Wesssons. Not a single Glock, nor an HK, nor a CZ, or a Sig... this doesn't mean I don't respect the other brands, just never had the right reason to buy one.
Colt made the finest arms in America pre WW2, IMHO, and up through the 70's they didn't have much competition (the only 'off brand 1911A1's available would have been GI surplus) and they really took pride in craftsmanship.
I think the same could be said for S&W in the same time frame. Beleive it or not, I own no Smith and Wesssons. Not a single Glock, nor an HK, nor a CZ, or a Sig... this doesn't mean I don't respect the other brands, just never had the right reason to buy one.
Texas Colt
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Dr. Rob, I think I'm right there with you. I love my Colts. That's not saying that other brands are bad. There are plenty of quality gun makers out there that build great guns. I just love my Colts.
Innova
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I don't know if I am a snob, but I don't compromise on the weapons I purchase. Kimber, Kahr, and Glock being my three favorites.
Put it another way. One day I decided I wanted a hi-cap 9mm. I went to a range witha buddy and his wife and we shot every 9mm we could get our hands on. We both liked the Browning, she liked the Sig. Heck, I liked the Sig. But at the time a new Sig was over $600, and I didn't have that kind of coin. I ended up buying a BHP clone, and doing a lot of practice.
I don't really need a reason to buy anything, but sometimes my reasons are more complicated.
I don't really need a reason to buy anything, but sometimes my reasons are more complicated.
StrikeEagle
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Yeah, But...
I just cannot get past the LOOKS of the Super Redhawk... awful. It's like the kind of wretched looking thing that you have in a nightmare featuring crocodiles and zombies. And I am a HUGE Ruger fan! sigh...
And to answer the question, since Colt makes my favorite revolver (SAA) and my favorite autoloader (1911) I s'poze I'm a bit of a Colt snob.
I just cannot get past the LOOKS of the Super Redhawk... awful. It's like the kind of wretched looking thing that you have in a nightmare featuring crocodiles and zombies. And I am a HUGE Ruger fan! sigh...
And to answer the question, since Colt makes my favorite revolver (SAA) and my favorite autoloader (1911) I s'poze I'm a bit of a Colt snob.
I'm not so much a brand snob as I am a model snob. For example, I always tout Browning O/Us as favorites of mine, but strongly caution folks against Browning auto and pump shotguns.
Colts are legendary historically, but over-priced mediocrity IMO. I have a hard time with people telling me that Colt products are still the best.
I am a hard core fan of the Remington 870 Wingmaster & Marlin lever guns. I also love Remington 700 rifles and Benelli shotguns. The Ruger 10/22 and single action revolvers are also favorites. S&W wheel guns are better finished with nicer triggers than the Rugers, but too fragile for my tastes.
I don't like Glocks or the XD simply because I think they are ugly. They are good guns, but why would you want one when you can have another fun that works as well and is pretty to look at.
Colts are legendary historically, but over-priced mediocrity IMO. I have a hard time with people telling me that Colt products are still the best.
I am a hard core fan of the Remington 870 Wingmaster & Marlin lever guns. I also love Remington 700 rifles and Benelli shotguns. The Ruger 10/22 and single action revolvers are also favorites. S&W wheel guns are better finished with nicer triggers than the Rugers, but too fragile for my tastes.
I don't like Glocks or the XD simply because I think they are ugly.
They are good guns, but why would you want one when you can have another fun that works as well and is pretty to look at. 
CajunBass
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I don't think being a "gun snob" (or any other kind of snob really) has anything to do with what YOU buy/own personally. I you want own nothing but Colts for example, that's your choice. To me a "gun snob" is someone who puts down another's choice simply because it's not the one you prefer personally.
20yearvet
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I don't know if this makes any sense, but at the stage of life that I'm in, I want the best.
For my collection, this means that I'm going to match up a particular caliber with "the best" brand/platform and I'm not going have "two of anything" either brand or caliber.
For example - my 9mm is a Browning Hi-power, because for 9mm, I've decided that the Browning Hi-power is the best platform for that. I have a Springfield Armory 1911 in .45 ACP, etc.
From that standpoint, I consider my collection to be very solid and it would bother me to have duplicates of any caliber/brand.
Now as far as shotguns are concerned, it's going to be a Browning or nothing.
For my collection, this means that I'm going to match up a particular caliber with "the best" brand/platform and I'm not going have "two of anything" either brand or caliber.
For example - my 9mm is a Browning Hi-power, because for 9mm, I've decided that the Browning Hi-power is the best platform for that. I have a Springfield Armory 1911 in .45 ACP, etc.
From that standpoint, I consider my collection to be very solid and it would bother me to have duplicates of any caliber/brand.
Now as far as shotguns are concerned, it's going to be a Browning or nothing.
MCgunner
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Words to live by....
I have absolutely no brand loyalty to anything, not even the car or motorcycle I drive. As soon as someone comes out with something better, I switch. Same with guns. I'll avoid a known bad gun simply because it's a bad gun. Sometimes bad guns come from well known makers and carry a high price tag, sometimes they come from junk makers and are dirt cheap. Not all cheap guns are junk. Bersa comes to mind as making quite good guns for low prices.
That's a pretty good philosophy, Plink, but the analogy is a little flawed.
Other than the new materials, gun technology is almost 100 years old. There have been very few striking improvements in guns like there have in cars, even though they are old. You can't compare a 40 year old car to a 40 year old gun. The gun is still relevant while the car is an antique curiousity that will not perform as well as a current model.
I like cheap stuff too, but the only handguns I like are usually quite old.
Other than the new materials, gun technology is almost 100 years old. There have been very few striking improvements in guns like there have in cars, even though they are old. You can't compare a 40 year old car to a 40 year old gun. The gun is still relevant while the car is an antique curiousity that will not perform as well as a current model.
I like cheap stuff too, but the only handguns I like are usually quite old.
It wasn't really intended as an analogy, but was more of a statement of my mindset. I don't "only ride Harley" or "only drive Ford" or whatever. I'm the same way with guns. I have many favorite models, but no favorite makers. Thus I'm hardly a brand snob.
I agree 100% about guns still being relevent. Other than being a fanatical traditional black powder shooter, some of my favorite designs are the 1911 pattern pistols and the Mauser bolt actions. One thing I have found is that while newer may be better in automotive technology, it's not always true with guns. The new crop of overhyped techno guns hitting the market recently are no better than the sound, solid designs that have been around for decades and in many cases are worse.
I agree 100% about guns still being relevent. Other than being a fanatical traditional black powder shooter, some of my favorite designs are the 1911 pattern pistols and the Mauser bolt actions. One thing I have found is that while newer may be better in automotive technology, it's not always true with guns. The new crop of overhyped techno guns hitting the market recently are no better than the sound, solid designs that have been around for decades and in many cases are worse.
Ben Shepherd
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Kinda......
With revolvers I prefer rugers over smiths or colts. For two reasons:
1. Rugers are known to handle heavy/hot handloads. These are the type of loads I generally run.
2. The cylinder latch on a ruger D/A is much easier to manipulate left handed. (At least for this southpaw)
But I don't hack on others choices. Thier money, thier gun, not my choice or business.
With revolvers I prefer rugers over smiths or colts. For two reasons:
1. Rugers are known to handle heavy/hot handloads. These are the type of loads I generally run.
2. The cylinder latch on a ruger D/A is much easier to manipulate left handed. (At least for this southpaw)
But I don't hack on others choices. Thier money, thier gun, not my choice or business.
cherryriver
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Man, I'm glad you guys like all those other brands. Keep gun prices down, you know.
And to a Rampant Pony guy, those other guns are "other" brands.
I like 'em all, but the first gun I bought was a Colt, and the most recent one I bought was a Colt, and the next one I'm buying is a Colt.
Guess that's a rut.
Bill
(Oh, come on, now, I'm just being obstreperous. Ease up.)
And to a Rampant Pony guy, those other guns are "other" brands.
I like 'em all, but the first gun I bought was a Colt, and the most recent one I bought was a Colt, and the next one I'm buying is a Colt.
Guess that's a rut.
Bill
(Oh, come on, now, I'm just being obstreperous. Ease up.)
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