Cheaper Than Dirt’s Top Selling Guns of 2014
When examining Cheaper Than Dirt’s! top-selling guns in 2014, there is one thing they all have in common—price.
With the exception of the Hi-Point—all 10 of these firearms offer
incredible value for the price. However, just because all but one of
these firearms is cheap in price, in no way means the quality suffers.
Smith & Wesson’s reliability, fit and finish are top notch, as well
as Colt Competition’s match-target rifle.
No stranger to budget constraints and as one who takes advantage of deals, I understand why many customers jumped on special prices throughout the year. Discounted pricing helped boost sales of certain firearms on this list, such as the Mossberg MMR and the exclusive Ruger SR22 TALO. However, the regular price and features on those two guns stand on its own.
The only gun on the list not chosen directly due to price is the GLOCK 42. This much-anticipated .380 ACP might win the popularity contest for 2014.
The intent of this list is not that these following 10 firearms were the best of 2014—there is way too much subjectivity for me to attempt an article on the “best” firearms of 2014. Instead, you chose by purchasing these 10 firearms the most. So, without further ado, I present to you, Cheaper Than Dirt’s! top 10 selling firearms in 2014.
H&R Pardner Pump Protector owners say it is:
Mossberg MMR owners say it:
Unlike many of its competitors, the MMR AR-15s free-float rails mount to the receiver and not the barrel. This system, combined with the free-floating barrel, makes the Mossberg AR slightly more accurate. Further, the Stark SE-1 grip is slightly different from your traditional pistol grip. The Stark SE-1 grip allows a larger trigger guard and places your grip lower. This grip design makes reaching the trigger guard easier, especially when wearing gloves. The Mossberg MMR rifle is a little rough around the edges and the trigger isn’t great—no worse compared to other budget AR-15 factory triggers. Built for function, not aesthetics, this rifle is one of Cheaper Than Dirt’s top sellers because of its good value.
For more on the Mossberg MMR, click here.
Click here to learn how to build your own AR-15 rifle.
For more about the Mosin Nagant, click here.
Ruger SR22 Talo Exclusive owners say:
Read how one hunter killed a bear with a Hi-Point here.
Those who bought the M&P 15 Sport say:
GLOCK 42 owners spread the love with comments like:
Click here for an extended review on the GLOCK 42.
Click here to learn how to build a short-barreled rifle.
One owner sums up the entire review—“It is perfect!”
Considered a “budget” rifle, the Colt Competition CSR-1516 sporting AR-15 is anything but. Assembled by Bold Ideas Texas, $750 is an amazing price for this hand-built Colt AR-15 with custom features. There are only a few areas where Colt cut costs building this rifle. First, there is no dust cover or forward assist—for some, this is of no consequence. For others, it has prevented them from looking further into the Colt CSR-1516. However, this rifle is not designed for battle duty in the desert and even in competitions, you will never miss the lack of a dust cover or forward assist—features that come in handy when working in heavily dusty environments. Second, it has no sights. HOwever, it does include a sleek, long handguard with Picatinny rails and plenty of holes to add more. Third, the barrel is not chrome-lined, just simply chrome-moly instead. Either way, the Colt Competition CSR-1516 is accurate as all get out and has the capability of shooting Sub-MOA. It has a nickel boron-plated trigger and hammer as well as a nitrided bolt carrier group. The trigger and barrel are both match grade. Chambered for 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington both, the 16-barrel has a 1:8-inch twist. Generally not found on “budget,” entry level or other value-priced AR-15s, the 1:8-inch twist stabilizes more of a variety of bullets than the more-common 1:9-inch twist AR barrel.
Introduced
to shooting at young age by her older brother, Suzanne Wiley took to
the shooting sports and developed a deep love for it over the years.
Today, she enjoys plinking with her S&W M&P 15-22, loves
revolvers, the 1911, short-barreled AR-15s, and shooting full auto when
she gets the chance. Suzanne specializes in writing for the female
shooter, beginner shooter, and the modern-day prepper. Suzanne is a
staff writer for Cheaper Than Dirt!
No stranger to budget constraints and as one who takes advantage of deals, I understand why many customers jumped on special prices throughout the year. Discounted pricing helped boost sales of certain firearms on this list, such as the Mossberg MMR and the exclusive Ruger SR22 TALO. However, the regular price and features on those two guns stand on its own.
The only gun on the list not chosen directly due to price is the GLOCK 42. This much-anticipated .380 ACP might win the popularity contest for 2014.
The intent of this list is not that these following 10 firearms were the best of 2014—there is way too much subjectivity for me to attempt an article on the “best” firearms of 2014. Instead, you chose by purchasing these 10 firearms the most. So, without further ado, I present to you, Cheaper Than Dirt’s! top 10 selling firearms in 2014.
Based on the Remington 870 action and built for home-defense is the H&R Pardner pump.
H&R Pardner Pump Protector Shotgun
H&R Pardner Pump Protector owners say it is:
- A beast
- Built like a tank
- A great beater
- Solid
- Rugged
- For home defense or truck gun, this affordable pump shotty won’t let you down
Mossberg MMR AR-15 .223
Looking to a name you know you can trust ensures support in the future as well as a better resale value.
- Exceeds expectations
- Is well-made
- Is possibly the best entry level AR on the market
- Looks and feels amazing
- Is quite accurate
Unlike many of its competitors, the MMR AR-15s free-float rails mount to the receiver and not the barrel. This system, combined with the free-floating barrel, makes the Mossberg AR slightly more accurate. Further, the Stark SE-1 grip is slightly different from your traditional pistol grip. The Stark SE-1 grip allows a larger trigger guard and places your grip lower. This grip design makes reaching the trigger guard easier, especially when wearing gloves. The Mossberg MMR rifle is a little rough around the edges and the trigger isn’t great—no worse compared to other budget AR-15 factory triggers. Built for function, not aesthetics, this rifle is one of Cheaper Than Dirt’s top sellers because of its good value.
For more on the Mossberg MMR, click here.
Anderson Manufacturing builds an excellent 7075 T6 aluminum AR-15 receiver in-house without a high price tag.
Anderson Manufacturing Company AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver
Customers who built ARs on the Anderson Manufacturing stripped lower say the lower is:- Flawless
- Excellent quality
- 100% reliable
- Amazing
- Well finished
- Precisely machined
Click here to learn how to build your own AR-15 rifle.
Introduced in 1892, the Mosin Nagant is one of the first military rifles to use smokeless powder.
Century Arms M91/30 Mosin Nagant
Mosin Nagant owners say:- The headspace was perfect
- It shot like a dream
- It is very accurate
- It is fun to shoot
- The bolt cycles perfectly
- It is in great condition
For more about the Mosin Nagant, click here.
Ruger TALO Exclusive SR22
The Ruger SR22 TALO exclusive ships with three magazines and has a 6.40-inch blued barrel.
- It is the most dependable .22 I’ve purchased
- This is my favorite .22
- No misfires, jammed rounds or other issues
- It is well balanced and accurate
- The ergonomics are impressive
- It is so easy to handle
Cheaper Than Dirt’s! top selling Hi-Point is the 9mm model.
Hi-Point Firearms Model C-9
Hi-Point firearm owners defend their choices by saying:- It was money well spent
- It’s worth at least twice this price
- A fun gun to shoot
- It is very reliable
- Shoots great for me
- It handles great and never misfires
Read how one hunter killed a bear with a Hi-Point here.
S&W M&P15 Sport AR-15
The 7075 T6 aluminum upper and lower on the M&P 15 Sport are build in-house by Smith & Wesson.
- It is deadly accurate right out of the box
- The workmanship is excellent
- It is a very good AR
- It works flawlessly
- It shoots beautiful, sights dead on
- I highly recommend
GLOCK 42
Small enough to carry comfortably, but large enough for proper hand purchase.
- I liked this pistol so much, I came back and bought another
- The easiest shooting pocket .380 I have ever put in my hand
- Sweet firearm!
- Perfect pocket pistol
- I had high hopes for this gun and it met them all
- Shot dead on with no problems
Click here for an extended review on the GLOCK 42.
Shooting the PAP M92 makes the purchase worth it. It produces a huge fireball and large concussion.
Century Zastava PAP M92 Semiauto Handgun
Zastava PAP M92 handguns owners say:- Awesome mini AK
- The features list doesn’t do the M92 justice
- This little gun is my new favorite
- Well built and solid
- Well worth the money
- The action on it is really nice
Click here to learn how to build a short-barreled rifle.
Colt Competition CSR-1516
Hand-built
in Texas by Bold Ideas, Colt Competition’s sporting CSR-1516 5.56mm
NATO rifle is a high-end AR-15 without the high-end price tag.
Considered a “budget” rifle, the Colt Competition CSR-1516 sporting AR-15 is anything but. Assembled by Bold Ideas Texas, $750 is an amazing price for this hand-built Colt AR-15 with custom features. There are only a few areas where Colt cut costs building this rifle. First, there is no dust cover or forward assist—for some, this is of no consequence. For others, it has prevented them from looking further into the Colt CSR-1516. However, this rifle is not designed for battle duty in the desert and even in competitions, you will never miss the lack of a dust cover or forward assist—features that come in handy when working in heavily dusty environments. Second, it has no sights. HOwever, it does include a sleek, long handguard with Picatinny rails and plenty of holes to add more. Third, the barrel is not chrome-lined, just simply chrome-moly instead. Either way, the Colt Competition CSR-1516 is accurate as all get out and has the capability of shooting Sub-MOA. It has a nickel boron-plated trigger and hammer as well as a nitrided bolt carrier group. The trigger and barrel are both match grade. Chambered for 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington both, the 16-barrel has a 1:8-inch twist. Generally not found on “budget,” entry level or other value-priced AR-15s, the 1:8-inch twist stabilizes more of a variety of bullets than the more-common 1:9-inch twist AR barrel.
Did you buy any of these firearms in 2014? If so, tell us which ones and what you think about them in the comment section.
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Product pricing and availability are as of time of publication and subject to change without notice at any time.
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