The PMR-30 is not popular around here. Several guys bought them and had nothing but trouble with them. I can't see how they would be top seller anywhere. They sell a ton of Heritage SA 22s and Ruger LCPs. That's all I can put my finger on. They sell a lot of low end plastic 380s but there are so many of them it's hard to keep track. It makes sense to me that there is more low end pistols sold. Especially in SD pistols, there is a lot of 1st time buyers that are in the market and don't want to spend anymore than necessary.
Most popular handguns in the U.S. by Sales
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Cheapshooter
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Another interesting one.
TruthTellers
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^ Not really, it's been popular since it was first introduced. Back before I was a gunaholic, people who were casual gun owners were watching videos of the Judge and all the different ammo it shot and what it did to watermelons, so it got an instant cool factor put on it.
And it's not expensive and it's that "pocket shotgun" that everybody wants for some reason.
I've felt for a while the Public Defender is the best of the Judge line and it's also not terrible for conceal carry like the 3" Judges are.
And it's not expensive and it's that "pocket shotgun" that everybody wants for some reason.
I've felt for a while the Public Defender is the best of the Judge line and it's also not terrible for conceal carry like the 3" Judges are.
American Rifleman weighs in on 2018
American Rifleman lets us know about the top 10 seller of pistols and revolvers.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/2/4/top-selling-pistols-of-2018/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/2/5/top-selling-revolvers-of-2018/
Top 10 revolvers new and used:*
1 Ruger GP 100, new
Colt Python, used
2. Heritage Arms Rough Rider, new
Ruger Blackhawk, used
3. S&W 642, new
S&W 10, used
4. Taurus Judge, new
S&W 29, used
5. S&W 629, new
S&W 629, used
6. Ruger LCR, new
S&W 36, used
7. Taurus 85, new
Colt SAA, used
8. Ruger SP 101, new
S&W 66, used
9. Uberti 73, new
S&W 686, used
10. Ruger Blackhawk, new
Ruger Vaquero, used
Now for the semis:
1. Sig P365 Nitron Micro Compact, new
Browning Hi-Power, used
2. Kel Tec PMR 30, new
Colt 1911, used
3. S&W M&P 9, new
Sig P 226
4. CZ 75, new
5. S&W M&P 9 Shield, new
Glock G 19, used
6. Glock 43, new
Sig P 229, used
7. Sig P 320, new
Walther PPK, used
8. Sig P938, new
Glock G 22, used
9. Ruger LCP, new
Sig P220, used
10. S&W Bodyguard 380, new
Ruger LCP, used
*Note some guns will show in in both new and used categories.
tipoc
American Rifleman lets us know about the top 10 seller of pistols and revolvers.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/2/4/top-selling-pistols-of-2018/
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/2/5/top-selling-revolvers-of-2018/
Top 10 revolvers new and used:*
1 Ruger GP 100, new
Colt Python, used
2. Heritage Arms Rough Rider, new
Ruger Blackhawk, used
3. S&W 642, new
S&W 10, used
4. Taurus Judge, new
S&W 29, used
5. S&W 629, new
S&W 629, used
6. Ruger LCR, new
S&W 36, used
7. Taurus 85, new
Colt SAA, used
8. Ruger SP 101, new
S&W 66, used
9. Uberti 73, new
S&W 686, used
10. Ruger Blackhawk, new
Ruger Vaquero, used
Now for the semis:
1. Sig P365 Nitron Micro Compact, new
Browning Hi-Power, used
2. Kel Tec PMR 30, new
Colt 1911, used
3. S&W M&P 9, new
Sig P 226
4. CZ 75, new
5. S&W M&P 9 Shield, new
Glock G 19, used
6. Glock 43, new
Sig P 229, used
7. Sig P 320, new
Walther PPK, used
8. Sig P938, new
Glock G 22, used
9. Ruger LCP, new
Sig P220, used
10. S&W Bodyguard 380, new
Ruger LCP, used
*Note some guns will show in in both new and used categories.
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Looking at that list, I feel bad for Charter Arms. I'm not saying they make a fantastic revolver, but they do work, just nobody buys them.
I'm gonna start asking people at the range or in gun stores if they do or have previously owned a PMR-30. Given how most gun people around me are old guys, they'll probably mumble something negative about polymer and go on to talk about how their steel 1911 is the only handgun worth buying.
I'm gonna start asking people at the range or in gun stores if they do or have previously owned a PMR-30. Given how most gun people around me are old guys, they'll probably mumble something negative about polymer and go on to talk about how their steel 1911 is the only handgun worth buying.
Cheapshooter
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Hey, I'm old, and have a bunch of "fantastic plastic". Including a PMR30, and others on the list.
Hey, I'm old, and have a bunch of "fantastic plastic". Including a PMR30, and others on the list.
Charter Arms does well on sales. No where close to the big dogs but they remain a factor and pay their rent.
Remember that most of the info here is drawn from GunBroker which is a limited source. It doesn't include any other auction sites, gun store sales or gun shows. So it's only a rough idea. Probably not too far off the actual mark though.
tipoc
Remember that most of the info here is drawn from GunBroker which is a limited source. It doesn't include any other auction sites, gun store sales or gun shows. So it's only a rough idea. Probably not too far off the actual mark though.
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TruthTellers
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^ They may do enough business to stay open and create a few new things a year, but fact is the only place I see Charter revolvers is gun shows. I've never seen any Charter's in a physical gun store.
You can't sell to people buying on impulse if it's not in front of them.
You can't sell to people buying on impulse if it's not in front of them.
Cheapshooter
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Bought my Charter Arms Bulldog from the old Gander Mountain. They had several other offerings as well. I see them in a local large farm supply in my area. Rural King sells them as well. So does Farm & Home Supply. Cabela's also sells them. Maybe it's just some of the smaller shops. Could it be the profit margin isn't there on smaller numbers of sales?
Cheapshooter
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I won't quote the entire artical, but here is another list. It shares many on the "most popular" list. But there might be a couple surprises.
https://thewellarmedwoman.com/about...2GMzLE0PQY9I0zCr4CF8D2Lw8VPe_RyJp5_cJquFUBMWk
https://thewellarmedwoman.com/about...2GMzLE0PQY9I0zCr4CF8D2Lw8VPe_RyJp5_cJquFUBMWk
TruthTellers
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I'm thinking, seeing the replies and locations where people are from, it's more to do with what people can afford in those places. I'm in New England, revolver buyers here are diehard S&W and Ruger fans and have the money to afford them. People in Utah and Missouri probably don't make as much money and can't be buying those brands at $500 for a snub J frame/LCR size, $650 for a L/GP100 frame.
I made a comment to my LGS about Charter revolvers and he said they don't sell, people just aren't interested in them.
Cheapshooter
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They sell plenty of Smiths and Rugers in Missouri. Along with Kimbers, Sigs, and about every other brand. Sell lots of Rough Riders, Kel Tecs, and Hi Points as well.
TruthTellers
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Ah, well, maybe it's more people are gun smart in those places among other things compared to the average Northerner.