The only thing that I see we can do as consumers is to support these smaller companies that are not tied to the larger conglomerate. Not saying dont buy Remington, but if the opportunity arises, and the difference comes down to a few dollars, supporting the little guy when we can will go miles in preventing a complete industry takeover.
my only concern would be if the quality began to suffer by the Freedom Group wanting to lower costs by reducing materials quality.
It has already begun to happen. Remington, Marlin, NEF; seen it with my own eyes.
because this company is getting so big will it have more power to help get better legislation passed?
jake
My personal experience is particularly with the Remington 870. Remington in recent years has switched to a cheaper finish, laminate stocks, and plastic trigger gaurds.
Good read, thanks OP.
Any word on the quality and reliability of the Windham Weaponry products? I know the old Bushmaster stuff had a great name (part of the ABC's of ARs and all that...). Just wondering since I hadn't heard of them.
Second, stunned someone hasn't posted this tidbit of information: Executive Officers, Cerberus Group - Chairman, Global Investments = J. Danforth Quayle!