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 |
Colt Python (Royal Blue) — An Appreciating Asset
