Most underrated firearm?

[jsharmon7]

I was looking through the classifieds and saw a Marlin Model 60 listed. I own one of these rifles with a $50 Walmart scope on it and just cannot get enough of it. It'll pop a balloon out to 150 yds and clang steel out to 200. For $120 rifle, how does it get any better?

So let's hear it. What's your pick for the most underrated or under-appreciated firearm out there? Hi-point? Marlin Model 60? Mosin? Maverick?

EDIT: Let's add the most underrated calibers to this question as well. I know there are a lot of "oddball" calibers out there that don't get the attention of the 30-30, 44, .357, etc.

 

[42769vette]

not exactly what your asking but imo the 260 remington is the most underrated caliber.

 

[jsharmon7]

not exactly what your asking but imo the 260 remington is the most underrated caliber.

Actually that's a good question too, so let's add that to it.

 

[sloughfoot]

OK, the fight is on. I think the .243 is far more under rated than the .260.

 

[Kick]

Kahr PM9. It's not that I hear bad things about it or anything, I just don't hear good things about it all that often....

 

[686 Shooter]

How about 7mm-08 Remington, or 7mm STW, they're not underated firearms, but they are underated calibers, leaning toward forgotten calibers.

 

[Mr.JAG]

Kahr PM9. It's not that I hear bad things about it or anything, I just don't hear good things about it all that often....

Really high price point = less owners to boast about it.

Now that the CM9 is out... you will hear Kahr come up in conversation more often.

 

[booey50]

I think too many people under-rate the revolver in general. Specifically the .38 Special K-Frames (everyone wants a Magnum, then they carry .38 +P).
(from another thread though it's true)
Most overrated gun or kind of gun RUGER (semi auto only)

 

[Kase]

Gun-wise= Hi Point pistols for sure.

Ammo= I'm going with the .25. One of the most accurate little pistols I've ever shot

 

[ckcollins2003]

I think Hi-Point is definately underrated. I understand that people think every firearm should be easy to take apart and should have a hi-cap magazine, but lets face it, not everyone is a backyard commando who thinks zombies are going to invade in the near future.

For backyard paper punching Hi-Point is perfect. Cheap, reliable, fires all ammo (even Brown Bear which my cousins Glock 19 won't shoot) and it has a lifetime warranty with great customer service.

I don't know of anyone personally who has owned a Hi-Point and not loved it.

 

[jsharmon7]

I've heard that a lot about Hi-Points. I think they are ugly as sin but I haven't heard much bad about the way they shoot. Really that's all that matters. I still haven't shot one yet, maybe someday.

 

[loony1]

How about 7mm-08 Remington, or 7mm STW, they're not underated firearms, but they are underated calibers, leaning toward forgotten calibers.

7mm-08 for sure

 

[ckcollins2003]

I've heard that a lot about Hi-Points. I think they are ugly as sin but I haven't heard much bad about the way they shoot. Really that's all that matters. I still haven't shot one yet, maybe someday.

I highly advise it. However I must warn you now, after you shoot it, you might love it...

 

[loony1]

I've heard that a lot about Hi-Points. I think they are ugly as sin but I haven't heard much bad about the way they shoot. Really that's all that matters. I still haven't shot one yet, maybe someday.

hi-points are kinda like a moped........

 

[ckcollins2003]

hi-points are kinda like a moped........

Saves you money?

 

[kickbacked]

most under rated caliber is the .22, if i had a nickel for everytime someone said its just a .22 i could go out and buy another .22.
.380 is also under rated and called a girls gun

 

[revsaxon]

Under-rated gun would have to be the Mosin-Nagant. Now bear with me for a min while I explain. Yes we all have them, but how many of us think about them as anything but cheap toys, or remnants of the past? Its a hell of an impressive gun, and in the right hands can serious fu** some sh** up

Caliber would have to be 5.7x28mm though. Everyone seems to have a dim view of it, but the results in ballistic gel speak for themselves. That is NOT a bullet I would want to be on the receiving end of.

 

[snowrs]

I really like my .280 and my 35 whelen

 

[loony1]

Saves you money?

or....they are fun until your friends see you on one



come back and see me folks, i'll be here all week.

 

[tgallmey]

I think Hi-Point is definately underrated. I understand that people think every firearm should be easy to take apart and should have a hi-cap magazine, but lets face it, not everyone is a backyard commando who thinks zombies are going to invade in the near future.

im not a commando but if theres zombies in my backyard you can bet ill be one