Firearms that are TOO good for their own good

[Cosmoline]

Looking for firearms that are so good and so durable, their manufacturers have pretty much sealed their own fates. For example, there are certain firearms that keep bringing me back to the gun store for more abuse. Ruger No. 1's for example. BUt other firearms I've bought and that's it. There's no need to shop around and further.

My vote would be the Mossberg 500. Other than some aftermarket parts not made by Mossberg, what more do you need?

 

[Mark Tyson]

Most modern guns are good enough that with maintenance they will last longer than the shooter. In fact even without maintenance most guns will last. Come to think of it, even a lot of older guns can be dug up and they will fire without any problems. Guns & ammo really haven't changed too much since ww1.

 

[Chairman Meow]

SP101

You could keep it in your tool box instead of a hammer. You're not going to break one of those things.

 

[willyjixx]

i cant really say cuz i have no experience but a german Korth revolver better be on that list for the price they want

 

[10-Ring]

Well, my HK's or Berettas haven't failed me. Neither have my S&W revos. I don't think they've sealed their fates, more like won over fans

 

[Kharn]

An AK. They're durable as heck, but the problem is they're more addicting than crack or potato chips: you cant own just one.

Kharn

 

[jsalcedo]

I would have to say Remington 870.

Recently I picked one up at a pawnshop for $69. When I stripped the spray paint and boogers off the stock it was a beautiful grained walnut.

The barrel and reciever were encrusted with grease, dirt and chunks of something. After a wipedown I found the finish was about 80% with no pitting. The insde of the barrel looked like a blocked sewage pipe until I hit it with a bore snake. Then it shined like a new mirror.

This shotgun is 50 years old and shoots better than my new mossberg 500
and has a super slick action.

870 wingmaster has my vote

 

[DMK]

CZ-75B It's my old reliable. I gotta agree about the Mossy 500 also.

I just picked up a SAR1, so I'll have to see about the AK. I might have a good trio there.

Another good reliable gun is the SKS. I've got a bunch of them in most of the variations. None has even given me a tiny bit of trouble.

 

[jizzacked]

I would add the bulgarian or East german makarov to that list.

 

[cslinger]

I should say SIGs but I am going to surprise you with..........

The Ruger Double Action Revolvers. I have seen one used to jack up a car. Those things and cock roaches will be all that is left 10,000 years from now.

 

[schapman43]

Another vote for Ruger Double Actions. I wouldnt say they sealed their fate because after I bought a .44 Mag Redhawk I had to get the Super in .454 and .480. I'll probably buy a Super in .44 Mag also. Then those turned me onto the GP100's so I'm in the process of buying one of those and after that I'll probably get a SP101 for carry in a ankle holster I have a serious problem here, I cant stop buying Ruger products. I'll probably start in on the M77's or #1's next. That .458 Lott looks mighty impressive.

 

[TRIDENT]

Another vote here for the Wingmaster. My '76 has never failed.

 

[45R]

I would have to say Remington 870's and Ruger Wheelguns. They are like the Energizer Bunny. They keep going and going and going.

 

[auschip]

Winchester '97. I have a 16 gauge built in '06 that my grandfather hunted ducks with. Still rock solid and still a fine shooter.

 

[DontShootMe]

Original G17

It changed the way people look at 'plastic", and started the wundernine generation.

 

[TheeBadOne]

Rem 870

Ruger SRH

Glock

Kel-tec P-11 (too good at price/value)

 

[Sheslinger]

Benelli Nova.

Schapman43, isn't SP101 a tad bit heavy for an ankle holster? I was thinking about it myself but was not sure...

Sheslinger

 

[Pendragon]

The Valtro is made of extremely hard steel, very well fitted and reliable and sold at a silly price.

1. Make Amazing 1911 and sell for ridiculously low price.

2. ???

3. PROFIT!

 

[mtnbkr]

Ruger DA revolvers
Remington 870

Chris

 

[GlocksRock]

Glocks, even though some may disagree.

 

[Penforhire]

I'll vote for the 870 too!

 

[MAURICE]

The Valtro is made of extremely hard steel, very well fitted and reliable and sold at a silly price.

1. Make Amazing 1911 and sell for ridiculously low price.

2. ???

3. PROFIT!

LMAO!! I love southpark!

I would have to say marlin bolt action rifles- I love the .22 mag bolt guns they make and Remington 870s. Ive said it before, and I will say it again. I love mine!

 

[CWL]

I like to think that all of my guns are durable in design and functionality.

Rather than "sealing their own fate", the manufacturer of these guns have created further demand by me as well as my hearty recommendation to others about these guns.

For example, I now have 3 H&K P7-series guns because I liked my first one so much. I have 4 M1911 style pistols for the same reason.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

I think one manufacturer has made firearms of such quality that they don't need to make new ones. That company is S&W. Their handguns have lasted well enough that when they signed their agreement, there were enough used guns on the market that there was an alternate means of getting S&W handguns which allowed the boycott to be sustained and successful.