Top Guns — America’s Most Popular Rifles and Pistols
Here at AccurateShooter.com we tend to focus on highly-accurate (1/2-MOA or better), custom-built bolt-action rifles. But for home defense, deer hunting, or just having fun with the grand-kids, factory-built firearms serve their purpose. With that in mind, we wondered, “Just what are the most popular mass-production firearms these days?” To get a complete answer you must consider both new AND “previously owned” sales figures. Gunbroker.com, the biggest firearms auction site, recently tallied the top-selling firearms in various categories. Below we present Gunbroker’s January 2014 “Best Sellers” among rifles and pistols.
Some things we expected — the Rem 700 is the top-ranking bolt-action rifle, and the Ruger 10/22 was the leading semi-auto rifle. But in the pistol rankings, there were some surprises. Despite being out of production, the Colt Python is the best-selling revolver. Why is an out-of-production gun a top-seller? First, high-grade Pythons are actually increasing in value, making this “snake” a good investment. Pythons are also highly accurate, beautifully-finished revolvers with superb triggers. These qualities make the guns highly desirable to serious shooters as well as collectors.
Top-Selling Firearms on Gunbroker.com
| Bolt-Action Rifle | Semi-Auto Rifle | Single-Shot Rifle | Lever Rifle |
|
1. Remington 700 |
1. Ruger 10/22 |
1. Ruger No. 1 |
1. Winchester 94 |
| Semi-Auto Pistols | Revolvers | Single-Shot Pistols |
|
1. Smith & Wesson M&P |
1. Colt Python |
1. T/C Contender |
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I’m amazed that Savage was not in the top 5 for rifles. The out of the box accuracy and the ease of changing parts makes them #1 with me.
A nice list. Not surprising the Rem. 700 at the top of the bolt guns.
The Model 70 is still near the top, don’t recall one not shooting good (hunting accuracy and beyond). Don’t know about the FNs.
Something seems skewed here. How can the Glock 42 be on the list already,,,
Just noticed it is January ONLY,,,
How is a Smith & Wesson M&P listed under rifles? Thought it was pistol?
Editor: S&W also has a line of Modern sporting rifles with the M&P moniker. See: http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category3_750001_750051_757784_-1_Y
The kel Tec sub 2000? Really.. It’s a piece of garbage