GUNS OF THE YEAR???????

[langloisandy]

Ruger Gunsite Scout

Ruger Takedown 22

Colt's railed 1911 (because it FINALLY came true!)

[2HOW]

Benelli  ultralite
 
Kel-tec KSG short barrel


Remington Model 597HB, “HB” meaning heavy barrel.


XDS any caliber

[Big Frank]

Colt LE901-16S http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtLE90116S.aspx

[blackwolfe]

Rifle:      Ruger 10-22 takedown or Gunsight Scout.

Pistol:     GSG or Sig 1911-22  excellent quality .22 1911 for inexpensive training and practice that mimics the real thing in weight       and controls and function except for the recoil.

Shot gun:  Not sure, I'm stuck on OLD Ithaca 37's, Winchester model 12's, and Remington 870 Wingmasters, but have been jonsing for the repackaged Mossberg JIC  Just in Case.

AR:  Nordic components dedicated NC .22 upper if you can find one.  Great quality.  Great for inexpensive training and practice that closely resembles the weight and function of center-fire Ar uppers.  Baring that, any Rock River AR for quality for a decent price.
http://shop.nordiccomp.com/NC22-22LR-Upper-16-750-Black-Barrel-Mid-Length-Hand-Guard-NC22UP161.htm

One category not listed that should be is suppressors.  I nominate Huntertown arms suppressors.  Very user serviceable and friendly cans.  Both rim-fire and center-fire cans can be serviced by the owner.  Not as well known as the big boys out there in the suppressor game, but far more value priced.  Take a look.
http://www.huntertownarms.com/ 

[Rastus]

Ruger 10/22 Take Down

KSG Shotgun

If VLTOR had the time I'd say the new Bren Ten but since it is not yet available phoo on that.

Whoever improved their sites this year.

[Sponsor]

[Conagher 45]

Ruger Gunsite Scout

SR 1911

Mossberg Flex

[santahog]

If that VEPR 12 doesn't show well, I'll be surprised..
I WANT ONE, BAD!!!!!

[billt]

I'm not sure if I'm a year too late, at my age time passes quickly. But for rifles I'll have to go with the Mossberg MVP rifle. It's about time for a bolt action based on using cheap, plentiful, Hi-Cap AR-15 magazines. Mossberg does this in an affordable, accurate package with many stock and barrel variations. The fact they're coming out with a .308 version that will use Stoner SR-25 / DPMS type .308 magazines is yet another plus.

For handguns I'll have to give it to Ruger for the LC9. The 9 MM is a much better performer than the .380, and Ruger kept it small enough for easy concealment, and to give competition to the Glock single stack models. It has a excellent price point as well. Second place would also go to Ruger for an all Stainless Commander sized 1911.

For shotguns it would again be something from Mossberg. The had part is picking which one. Their FLEX system is very innovative. All of their pistol grip models are inexpensive and affordable to most anyone on a tight budget who requires a solid self defense tool. The 590 A-1 Mil-Spec models are an unbelievable value for the price. While their specialty and competition shotguns are all but impossible to beat in their respective price ranges, and still get a 100% made in America shotgun.

[Red-Ryder]

Handgun Colt CQB

Rifle Ruger 10/22 Takedown . Period what other new firearm has coupled a radical new design ( takedown semi auto version of the most popular 22 rifle in history ) a great value ( I finally nabbed one last fall for $299 plus tax )

shotgun Remington Versa Max