Brand loyalty

I have no brand loyalty. I try to buy whatever I think is the best for my needs, no matter who makes it. I usually stay away from whatever type of brand has a bad reputation, like currently Remington is not in my good books because of my bad experience with a newer model of 870. It has left a bad taste in my mouth, and will cause me to avoid Remington until something drastically happens to improve their reputation.
 
Pretty much every company makes good rifles, but not necessarily is every model good with some companies. I just buy based on hearing good reports and remain open minded. I could care less if all my rifles are the same brand.
 
currently have Remington, Marlin, Savage, CZ, Cooper, Browning. Husquavarna. Like all of them. I avoid the low end rifles of any brand, especially if buying used. I don't usually buy new. I like trying different brands
 
For rimfires I like old Martinis and Anschutz rifles, but will not turn up my nose at an older M52 or M37.
It's no secret that I am fond of Ruger number 1's and Browning 1885's and B78's but it is because the are falling block single shots - not the brands.
Same thing goes for my shotguns, I like SXS the best, but they have to be good ones or unique to pique my interest.

Cat
 
Personally I wish I could try at least one of every firearm manufacter's products. I love variety and being able to say I tried it and base my opinions on real experience. However not having all kinds of money to throw around kinda puts a wrench into that idea as I'm sure it does for most of us gun nutz.

So far I can say that I have had only had one dissapointing experience with one of the firearms I have bought (and old mossberg jamo-matic 22), the rest have performed to my expectations including rugers, remmys, T/Cs, savages, marlins, winchesters, steyrs, mossberg (shotguns), brnos etc.

But, there are also brands and models that I don't see myself buying anytime soon for one reason or another but I have learned to never say never, interestes/opinions can change over time.

JD
 
Not really brand loyal but old enough to know what works and what doesnt work for me,
chrome moly steel, forgings over castings, walnut over composites etc, I'm certainly not condeming soldered on bolt handles , pot metal trigger guards and injection molded stocks , its your money and if it works for you good on you.

I still have one american manufactured rifle in the safe but since the pre 64 model 70 featherweight in 06 went to a new home years ago I have been more than happy with my FN 98's ,CZ527 , 452 and 550 series rifles with a couple of oddballs thrown in for good measure.
 
I'm loyal to whoever happens to be selling the best gun for my needs at the right price and time. Maybe it's Ruger. Maybe another Winchester. It could be Savage or Marlin if money is tight. It likely wouldn't be Remington. Probably not Kimber either, since it would most likely be "save an extra few hundred and buy a Sako or Cooper" moment. I don't think it would be a Mark V, but it has been a Vanguard in the past. CZ makes a fine rifle as well. Lots of good used guns out there that need a cool, dry safe to call home as well.

Okay, I lie slightly. I only shoot Browning shotguns for hunting or sporting purposes.
 
Currently, I own Remington, Savage, IGA, Mossberg, Browning, Simonov, lithgow enfield, and a spanish 1916 as far as brands go, and to be honest, there isn't a whole hell of a lot of difference to me. Granted, the guns I have all seem to be good shooters, and i have never experienced any problems with any of them.

Now, in every batch of guns from every manufacturer there will be a few lemons, and sometimes, there are a high number of these, but in a perfect world, they should all function perfectly and as intended. This is where warranty service and replacement come in. Like I said, though, I've never had any problems with anything.

For me it comes down to suiting a gun to its purpose. If i want a new pump shotgun, but don't like the looks of the Browning, but the Mossberg will do the job and feels better to shoot, then that's the one I'll buy.
 
blasted_saber said:
Hell no. Brand loyalty will get ya screwed if you dont do the research (look at new Rem 870s vs old ones).

Anywho, I take three guns to deer camp; Ruger and Winchester rifles, Remmy shotgun. I have loyalty to what works.
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Also, if anything, I tend to avoid newer versions of certain "brands" because their management and quality has gone to s**t.
 
I'm not very brand loyal. In fact, although I am satisfied with my Remington 870, I am more anti-Remington than I am pro any other manufacturer. I would like to support some manufacturers who I see doing things I like generally, e.g. Ruger's production of revolvers with 4.2" barrels so they can sell in markets that have stupid regulations about 4" barrels, and their production of their No.1 rifle in .303 British in response to a dealer getting enough customers to commit to buying one. But even then, they haven't produced exactly what I want, so I haven't bought a new Ruger yet.
 
Depends on what fits and suits the application. My first gun was an 870 Wingmaster in 1966 and Im looking for an old one to replace the one I sold. Also have a Browning BPS but have owned most of the brands over the years and not found one that does everything for me. Aside from that Im a leftie so the closest I have come to brand loyalty is CZ since they make damn fine rifles and I can get pretty much anything I want in a great leftie bolt action in a few days not a few years. I also own several Savage 99s because I like them and they are ambidextrous mostly. Then again I like old weird actions like Martini actions and falling blocks etc. Hard to be brand loyal there-just take what you can get. Has not slowed my buying down much.... :)
 
I'm much more likely to avoid brands that have failed me, than to limit myself to only one brand of firearm.

That said, Savage has failed me a number of times, and I'm thinking about a Mdl 12 in 6.5 CM:p
 
i have many brands as well but, with 10 weatherby mk V rifles iv never taken more than 1 shot ...ill stick to hunting with them.
 
I was always there for the Rem 700 but then I decide to go outside the box and bought a tikka. I have no regrets. As for a shotgun 870 all the way.
 
I've been amazed at brand loyalty regarding Remington. The issue with the triggers really brought this to the forefront. You'd think some were defending their very religion!

Start criticizing Leupold for anything, and the chatter gets similarly passionate and emotional.

In large part I think this is as much as anything to do with a backlash against imports relative to impact on traditional American manufacturers/brands, which is understandable.

That said, the US firearms industry is not exempt from paying the proverbial piper for sitting on their collective butts for so many years and making an easy living off of their brand. The wake up call, much as it was for the auto industry, has been a good thing, driving significant technology upgrading, innovation, with resulting much needed and long overdue improvements to quality.

Brand loyalty is a double edged sword of sorts. While it can promote jobs and opportunities on the home front, it also can breed complacency that too easily tolerates, if even in the first place recognizing, relatively inferior quality.
 
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