Gun Manufacturers Stereotypes
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Furious George
Active Member
- May 10, 2010
- 340
I thought that was Colt's motto? Somebody's gonna get sued.
Yeah, that plan worked out really well...
High Q
Active Member
- Jan 16, 2009
- 158
Walther - Teutonic reliability and functionality. Made by Germans for Germans to defend Germany.
One problem with German guns during WW II is the fact that they were so well made. They were so precise and well built, it took a long time, a lot of man hours to build one. Meanwhile, the Russians were stamping out a much lower quality, but functional, weapon. At that point in history, it was the numbers that mattered, and the Germans didn't get it.
One problem with German guns during WW II is the fact that they were so well made. They were so precise and well built, it took a long time, a lot of man hours to build one. Meanwhile, the Russians were stamping out a much lower quality, but functional, weapon. At that point in history, it was the numbers that mattered, and the Germans didn't get it.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Russia's Human Wave Doctrine.
Russians had cannon fodder to spare. The Germans had a very limited manpower pool. They could have made millions of extra rifles but who would they give them to?
I was going to type up almost the exact same comment. The Germans never had the numbers to wage that kind of war. They thought that a blitzkrieg style war would work on both the Eastern and Western fronts.
Ultimately, they ended up giving guns to teenaged boys and old men to try to defend the homeland. But that was destined to fail.
JoeR
d33rhunt3r
Pro Pizza Eater
Wow, no one has mentioned this one yet.
Hi-Point-best paperweight ever. Guaranteed to hit your target, if you throw the gun.
Hi-Point-best paperweight ever. Guaranteed to hit your target, if you throw the gun.
Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
- 6,531
Whether it worked out or not is completely irrelevant to the context of this thread. The point was that Walther is basically the 'Colt' of Germany. When German soldiers and police forces are on-duty, 99.9% of them are usually armed with a Walther of some sort.
But thanks for reminding us of who won WW II.
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kgain673
I'm sorry for the typos!!
- Dec 18, 2007
- 1,820
Jennings - made to be hidden in your dip and be carried with 2 rounds. If carried with a full mag it's destined to malfunction. OR made to double feed and misfire. Made for criminals, dirtbags and gangsters as a throw away gun.
Colt - makes solid reliable firearms, innovates nothing, charges a premium anyway.
Glock - made for combat use, minimalist design. No longer is innovative or cutting edge and manages to stay in business selling the same product in different calibers. Known for their presence in the law enforcemt community.
Colt - makes solid reliable firearms, innovates nothing, charges a premium anyway.
Glock - made for combat use, minimalist design. No longer is innovative or cutting edge and manages to stay in business selling the same product in different calibers. Known for their presence in the law enforcemt community.
Wolfshaker
Member
Anybody dealt with Tikka? Was wondering about their rifles, mainly T3/T3x. I mean I know they are owned by Beretta, but didn't know if any of you all have any feedback.
rob-cubed
In need of moderation
Kel-Tec: Always interesting R&D solutions in search of a problem.
Hi Point: If our handguns didn't look like ghetto cordless drills people might realize they don't suck. Bonus points for our carbine, though.
FN: Great products you can't afford.
IMI: Built like a tank and heavy as one, too.
Hi Point: If our handguns didn't look like ghetto cordless drills people might realize they don't suck. Bonus points for our carbine, though.
FN: Great products you can't afford.
IMI: Built like a tank and heavy as one, too.
Half-cocked
Senior Meatbag
- Mar 14, 2006
- 23,937
Taurus - that weird uncle that borrowed a lot of money from your dad when you were a kid, then skipped town. But as you grew older, you realized that the whole reason your dad lent him that much money in the first place is because he knew your uncle would never show up again, and it was worth the cost.
Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
- 6,531
Excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase one.
Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
- 6,531
FIFY:
I own Steyr and Walther firearms.
They'll never win a beauty contest, that's for sure. I love my P-38 and L9A1!
Glock. Gun designed by fantastic engineers that had no passion or soul in the design. The engineer clearly did not like guns. Making this gun was apparently a painfully boring task. it is ugly, not in the way an Apache helicopter is ugly, this gun is truly ugly. It is only cool in that it works.
Sig Sauer. Switzerland and Germany making guns together. Perfectly engineered and documented to remain neutral.
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Sig Sauer. Switzerland and Germany making guns together. Perfectly engineered and documented to remain neutral.
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j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think many firearm manufacturers have borrowed from the Glock look. So I can't say it's ugly. As you pointed out, they usually go BANG when you pull the trigger. So what's wrong with that?
I'll take my Glocks over almost any other handgun dollar for dollar, including my beloved Sigs.
Czechnologist
Concerned Citizen
- Mar 9, 2016
- 6,531
Compared to either a Colt Python or an N Frame S&W, OK, Glock is fugly.
Compared to a Steyr M9A1, Sig P Series, CZ P-07/09, H&K, Walther, etc. Glock is no more/no less ugly than any of them.
Glock is beautiful in its simplicity, reliability and functionality. Those of who appreciate pistol designs that just work think Glock is pretty f'ing hot.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
Objee
Active Member
- Oct 3, 2013
- 615
Kahr - A Redskins-like tradition of disliking the owner and all he stands for, but loving the team.
Bersa - That 9th round draft pick that ends up starting at LT for 11 years.
Bersa - That 9th round draft pick that ends up starting at LT for 11 years.
Glock - The Honey Badgers of Guns. They don't give a sh*t.
