Most American Gun?

[cr8crshr]

As for Shotguns in my arsenal, I have had the 870 and it was a very nice and reliable gun. Having said that, I do prefer the Iver Johnson PAS 12, pump. Very similar to the 870 and also the Mossberg 500 series. I am a big Iver Johnson fan so I tend to gravitate towards that make. I have an older Iver Johnson 16 gauge single shot that I picked up at a show a while back with a busted stock. I swapped it out with a newer aftermarket one and it is a blast to shoot. Remington has made some very fine products over the years but since the started to head towards the sale block, they dropped in QC and finish. As stated the 870 is in many a collection both of the old and new ones but I just wasn't all that impressed compared with my Iver Johnson PAS 12 as it is slightly shorter and lighter. More of a Trench Gun type of shotgun. The throw is really light and accurate when it comes to using it for shooting on the wing. Another gun I have and really like is my Taurus Judge, 45LC/410. Great side arm when out in the wilds and a great SD home use as well...cr8crshr/Bill

https://iverjohnsonarms.com/32501/index.html

 

[cosgig]

All up there but I would have to go with the Colt Peacemaker

yep, been around since at least 1885

 

[440 Charger]

As for Shotguns in my arsenal, I have had the 870 and it was a very nice and reliable gun. Having said that, I do prefer the Iver Johnson PAS 12, pump. Very similar to the 870 and also the Mossberg 500 series. I am a big Iver Johnson fan so I tend to gravitate towards that make. I have an older Iver Johnson 16 gauge single shot that I picked up at a show a while back with a busted stock. I swapped it out with a newer aftermarket one and it is a blast to shoot. Remington has made some very fine products over the years but since the started to head towards the sale block, they dropped in QC and finish. As stated the 870 is in many a collection both of the old and new ones but I just wasn't all that impressed compared with my Iver Johnson PAS 12 as it is slightly shorter and lighter. More of a Trench Gun type of shotgun. The throw is really light and accurate when it comes to using it for shooting on the wing. Another gun I have and really like is my Taurus Judge, 45LC/410. Great side arm when out in the wilds and a great SD home use as well...cr8crshr/Bill

https://iverjohnsonarms.com/32501/index.html

See you know your things lol.

 

[747mopar]

I worked for Remington for over 12 years and the one comment/story we heard the most at various events was "I got an 870 when I was XX and still have it today" or some equivalent of that. I worked the Defense side so my focus was tactical guns and in fact developed the 870 Modular Combat Shotgun (MCS) along with another guy. The 870 has been in constant use by a wide variety of military forces since the 1960's. The SEALs bought 870's in 1969 which they are still using today, the Marines gave up their 870's in favor of the SA M1014 but later Force Recon resurrected the 870s for breaching guns. A 870 went with 22 SAS into the Iranian embassy at Princess Gate. 870's are almost indestructible and infinitely rebuildable.

The 1100 is a great shotgun overall as is the 1187 but both can have issues if the right ammunition is not used. However, the Versamax ended up being an exceptional shotgun and will shoot about anything you feed it. I have some of all of them and generally prefer one of my 870's overall but I have to admit that I do love shooting the Versamax a lot.

Once I graduated I bought an 1187 special purpose (rifle sights and a rifled barrel), pretty sure the barrel twisted on it. I got it out one year and shot a few rounds through it to find it grouping way off, maxed the sight out getting it back in but it's shot straight every since.

 

[440 Charger]

Isnt it funny how much we forget?

 

[oldbee]

All excellent choices, BUT I still go with the 1911. One is homebuilt from pieces, one from CMP and love them. Won an 11-87 in an raffle 15yrs ago(have never shot it?). I've got revolvers,semi-autos and more than a few bolt-actions. Most fun these days is rimfire benchrest with .22's.1/4" holes in 3/8" bullseyes while fighting the wind!

 

[oldbee]

AND, I'm not near an expert; but sometimes it all comes together.

 

[oldbee]

Whoops, forgot the homebuilt 1911. The slide was picked up a gun show- 1940 Colt for export to Brazil.

 

[The Rebel]

Tough to nail that down as you have your govt. issued weapons vs civilian/sporting versions.

I tend to look at it from a historical perspective and how each one made it's stamp at a certain point in our nations history. Also the technological advancements that were made as time progressed. Being in CT we had several manufactures here.

I had a friend in HS who's grandfather worked at Strum Ruger and his house was packed with guns that I learned to shoot with. M14, Mini-14, Ruger 10-22, M1911, M1 Garand.

Another friend I had in HS Dad liked Black powder and got to shoot Thompson Center Fire, Plains and Hawkins, as well as a few shotguns.

As a CW Re-enactor I had a 1862 Remington Zouave 58 Cal, but traded it for an 1861 Springfield 58 Cal. as well as a 36 Cal Colt Navy. I've gotten to shoot a a few Flintlocks as well.

I have my grandfathers 1932 Iver Johnson Model 2X Special 22.

 

[oldbee]

Never shot it myself, an H&R auto- eject .32 that my great grandmother used to shoot rats from the back steps of the farm in early 1900's. Made for black powder according to my research. My dad used to work at Cornwell Tool in late 1930's and chromed the cylinder. He a was wanting to do entire pistol but WWII intervened. I re-blued the barrel last year. A very weak locking system.

 

[halftrackman]

I carry a 357 s&w airlite 240 sc , my permit is good in 38 states. I have a M1 IHC guarand M1 carbine Winchester, 1903 springfield. others AR15 , ak47 1919a4 semi and M2 HB 50 cal. semi. I do veteran day parades and military events with ww2 vehices, the picture of halftrack was made at Shiloh military park, The other picture was my office in the army. Also car shows, so I have fun

 

[Triplegreen500]

I have to throw in with the Colt revolvers

My '52 4" Official Police. The revolver (family) really helped shape the nation, from the Civil War to westward expansion. It brought firepower and protection to the personal level. The 1911 is a spectacular piece, and its timing was perfect...but they are big, heavy, and have limited capacity. I still want one because the triggers are SOOOO nice...but not as a personal defense piece. Modern polymer handguns have it all over the 1911 as far as capacity, accuracy, light weight, concealability, and are coming close for durability.

But as far as seeing "a gun" in a movie and thinking " 'MURICA! "....I have to go with the Colt revolvers (or, any revolvers). They just did so much for our nation, both when it was young, and in current times even up until the '70s and '80s.

Lots of other good choices here, too - M1 Garand, I personally like my Mossberg 500 - but the revolver just tops the list for me because of its personal-level service, and its accessibility (so MANY of them were made, and it was easy for ANYONE to get one when they needed it!).

 

[70chall440]

Any gun is better than no gun... When my wife asked "how many more guns do you need?" I answer "one more"... lol I have like 140 now probably not going to get too many more.

 

[MoparLeo]

The "Peace Maker" SAA Army was intro'd in Black Powder loadings in 1873 . So yeah at least 1885 .
Problem with most older movies, especially the Westerns is that if you look closely, most of the revolvers shown were not even invented at the time the movies depict. You see Single Action Army 1873's in everything from the 1848 Gold Rush to the Civil War. Later you see double action revolvers with a single action ejector assembly grafted to the barrel so it looks like a SAA. Not much of an attempt at period realism when it comes to guns.
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