Posted on 02/21/2023 8:18:47 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Post-Covid, firearm sales at the retail level soared to record levels. According to National Shooting Sports Foundation, the 2022 National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) totaled 16.4 million. While NICS checks aren't related to actual firearms sales, it's a proxy for gun demand.
A new monthly report from GunGenius, which uses data from Gunbroker, reveals the top-selling firearms sold online in 2022:
Here are the top-selling handguns from last year.
Here are the top-selling rifles.
And top top-selling shotguns.
Also, the top gunmakers last year.
We have covered soaring NICS checks in the last few years but have yet to shine a light on what Americans have been panic-buying. This report offers some insight into buying trends.
I was wondering the same about the Sig 320 and 365. The 365 was the top pistol, but the 320 was number 1 in the overall.
It’s a good value for the money. To pay tons extra for a Benelli or Beretta, etc. just isn’t in many people’s budget. I have several. Plus an old Winchester Model 37 from my grandpa.
Threaded barrel purchases are WAY up. The following are the NFA numbers processed. Of course, this includes SBR and home-made silencers.
Fiscal Year
Forms Processed
2022 709,508
2021 546,224
2020 512,315
2019 342,860
2018 322,692
2017 386,210
2016 379,410
2015 308,563
2014 236,290
2013 163,691
2012 137,649
2011 105,373
2010 91,949
2009 86,753
2008 72,808
2007 66,560
2006 57,783
2005 41,579
2 of the top 10 are longstanding stalwarts for Remington and Remington was also a large ammo manufacturer.....and yet Remington went bankrupt. Just how badly mismanaged was that company? Sheesh.
What in Hell is all those “assault weapon” features? I kinda doubt what you say..I have owned 3 and sold all three, returned two to Ruger to sort out issues.
I am surprised by the sales numbers on the p320 given the LEO lawsuits. I bought a p320 trade in last year, as I ain’t scared of Sig leg. For a modern, non Browning designed pistol, it is ok.
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Do you mean bullets or ammunition? A bullet is that thingie that leave the muzzle at a relatively high speed.
To pick a nit, how can the Ruger 10/22 be #5 and the Ruger American be #9 on the overall list, but the American is listed as the #1 rifle while the 10/22 is #2?
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You must be a Reloader!
Hard to find buck in 20ga online.
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Looks about right.
I am really surprised the Ruger Security 9 is not on that list.
Sure looks like revolvers and “assault rifles” are out of favor. I used to dream of owning a big bore revolver but as my hands become more arthritic I abandoned that dream.
I have a Springfield XD subcompact in 9mm, had it for quite a while. Great little pistol.
I bought a Taurus .38 snubbie last year. Put a laser grip on it. It’s DA only, and I absolutely love the trigger on it.
Perhaps of interest.
Have some more coffee, Joe, I already pinged it. 😁
All boxes checked! But our arsenal was top-notch prior to Covid.
Very glad to see so many others realizing that the problem is not US - it is our corrupt government full of evil people.
I want a Sig Sauer in the worst way, but my hand is just to small for any of their model handguns I’ve been able to hold, so I bought a Browning instead. I’m happy with it.
Beau cashed in some Cabela’s Gift Cards yesterday and stocked us up on 22 Stingers. They were $10 a box, which is ridiculous, but at least they’re in OUR possession and not in Brandon’s fat, greedy fists passing them off to his Russian Proxy War pals in Ukraine. *SPIT*
Cool beans. Looking at those lists, yes, I must confess to contributing to some of those stats...
Kicks like a mule.
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