America's Worst Gun Brands

"There are a multitude of arms manufacturers. Some are more well-known than others, like Colt, Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer. These prominent gun brands are known throughout the world, receive positive reviews, and are typically the weapons of choice for many law enforcement agencies. However, as many great choices you may have for firearms, there are also many brands that you should avoid - those that don't have a positive reputation."

"This post was updated on November 6, 2025 to clarify that cheaply made small pistols often become crime guns (though this is not the manufacturer intention), that some Jimenez models have had documented safety defects leading to lawsuits, and that this list is based on writer opinion.8. USFA This company has made very few models, and most of them are exceptionally similar to each other."

"This company was a strange gun manufacturer. Some of their guns are fantastic, but they're not what most gun owners consider a modern firearm. Poor design is the biggest negative about these guns. They are historically accurate, so many people like them for collection purposes. However, for actual use, the design is flawed. For instance, to charge the guns, you have to pull back a small bolt near the barrel."

Many arms manufacturers exist; prominent brands such as Colt, Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer are widely used and favored by law enforcement. Numerous lesser-known brands have poor reputations due to low-quality manufacturing, declining standards, or documented safety defects. Cheap small pistols frequently become crime guns despite manufacturer intentions. Some companies, like USFA, produced few models, focused on reproduction revolvers, then abandoned replicas and dissolved. Reproduction and historically accurate firearms can be attractive to collectors but may have flawed designs that impede practical use and safety.

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