Interesting sales data...

[Siafu]

BudsGunShop.com 20 top selling firearms of 2009

1. S&W SW9VE 9mm
2. Sig Sauer 2022 9mm
3. S&W SW40VE 40s&w
4. Glock 37 .45 GAP
5. Hi-Point 380 ACP
6. Springfield XDM 9mm
7. Remington 870 express 12ga 18" blued/synthetic
8. Double Star 15 CAR 16" HBAR
9. Springfield XD 40 Service
10. S&W M&P 9mm
11. Springfield XD9 Service
12. Beretta 92FS 9mm
13. Springfield XD 40 subcompact
14. Hi-Point 45 ACP
15. S&W M&P 9 Pro 9mm 5" bbl black stainless
16. Walther P22 22lr
17. Springfield XD 9 subcompact
18. Interstate Arms 12ga Defender Black Synthetic
19. Beretta PX4 compact 9mm
20. Hi-Point 9mm

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[MoResident]

Interesting that Glock and Sig models only appear once in the list.

[SIXTO]

I'm really surprised by #4.

[retsupt99]

Interesting that Glock and Sig models only appear once in the list.

That's because everyone already has their Glocks...

[dukalmighty]

I'm really surprised by #4.

I'm wondering if they had them on sale and a bunch of non gun people bought them thinking they were 45 acp

[C9H13NO3]

I think it's interesting that it's almost all handguns...only 2 shotguns and one rifle. S&W seems to be doing well though.

[Rob P.]

Yeah, for all the negative talk that S&W gets, it's the #2 best selling manufacturer.

By manufacturer:

1. Springfield (25%)
2. S&W (20%)
3. Highpoint (15%)
4. Berretta (10%)
5. The 6 remaining with 1 each (5% each for a combined total of 30% of the sales)

Interesting to note that they are mostly all handguns and semi-auto's. Gives credence to the SCOTUS opinion in Heller that semi-auto handguns are the most common preference for self defense with a firearm.

[MoResident]

Marketing by a particular firearm manufacturer presents an entirely different image than reality. Kind of goes to illustrate what you "think" are the best sellers may not necessarily be the best sellers. If you do a google search on

best selling firearms

you would think the Glock 22 would come out on top. It doesn't even make the list.

[Siafu]

I'm wondering if they had them on sale and a bunch of non gun people bought them thinking they were 45 acp

I think the $379 NIB price tag has something to do with it.

[atctimmy]

I'm wondering if they had them on sale and a bunch of non gun people bought them thinking they were 45 acp

A typo maybe?

[lacrosse50]

Very interesting list. I definitely would have expected more in the way of rifles and specifically AR's what with the big to-do when Obama took office.

I wonder, are folks more likely to purchase long guns at a brick and mortar shop, rather than from an online retailer? Anyone in the business have an insight?

[cj]

Yeah, for all the negative talk that S&W gets, it's the #2 best selling manufacturer.

The low cost and frequent rebate programs on the SWxVE's helped a lot there, as price does for many others on the list. It's an interesting mix of what was cheap or on sale and probably decent prices for what are considered more 'quality' items.

[tiwee]

It may reflect what is available. Look at their out of stock list.

[Rob P.]

Very interesting list. I definitely would have expected more in the way of rifles and specifically AR's what with the big to-do when Obama took office.

I wonder, are folks more likely to purchase long guns at a brick and mortar shop, rather than from an online retailer? Anyone in the business have an insight?

I'm not "in the business" but I'd suspect that EBR's are purchased locally rather than on line due to the different laws that affect them in individual states. I'd rather buy local and be relatively sure that I'm not going to immediately go to jail when I pick it up. If I buy online I have no assurances that the rifle is not an assault weapon or restricted by illegal features that make it an instant felony upon delivery.

[Ride4TheBrand]

My guess is that the list reflects purchases from many first time buyers who feel that they just need something, anything... and purchased without getting solid information or a real knowledge how or when to use the thing. And rather than drop some large coin on a premium weapon, they go the low route .. just to have that "something".

Hi-Point .380 at #5? Puhleeze