We´ll start with selection of 3 world famous arms-producing companies, then we take a look at another 2 companies and we also introduce one Czech manufacturer, that should not be missed in this article. So let´s dive into the history of world-famous brands and their interesting and unique approach as well as specific products.
Výběr nejlepších výrobců
| Logo |
Název společnosti |
Sídlo |
Hlavní přednosti |
Nejlepší model |
 | Daniel Defense® | USA | Doživotní záruka spokojenosti | MK18 |
 | Glock® | Rakousko | Preciznost, spolehlivost | Glock 17 |
 | Schmeisser GmbH® | Německo | Důraz na individualitu | AR15-9 S4F |
 | Bul Armory® | Izrael | Nekonvenční vzhled | Bul Trophy SAW IPSC |
 | Arex Defense® | Slovinsko | Důraz na inovace | Zero 2 |
 | Česká zbrojovka | Česká republika | Tradiční česká zbrojovka | Bren 2Ms |
Daniel Defense®
Daniel Defense® was founded in 2000. Two years later company hit the US market. The same year they won the competition and got a grant from U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) which provided company with sufficient potential for the development. In 2009 company sold its first firearm, rifle AR and in 2017 moved into the new state-of-the-art-manufacturing facility.
Freedom, passion, precision. Those are the main values of Daniel Defense® to which company stick. They are proud family owned and privately held firearms manufacturer. They are also proud of being able to make nearly every component part they sell, which differentiates them from other companies who basically assemble rather than build their products. Daniel Defense® guarantees lifetime satisfaction on all of the products.
Daniel Defense® focus primarily on producing AR15 and AR10-style rifles, but it doesn´t end there. They also offer for example MK12, DDM4 V7S or MK18, which thanks to its trouble-free operation found its way to many US armed forces. The MK18 rifle is currently one of the best on the market.
Glock®
Austrian company Glock® was founded in 1963 and at that time the company only had 3 employees. In the 1970s the company produced military field knives FM 78, in the early 1980s first semi-automatic polymer pistol Glock P80 was introduced. In 1987 the company is growing, selling some of the world's best service pistols. 2017 is the start of new generation - GEN5 with improved precision,speed and reliability.
Glock firearm
Glock® proudly states that every Glock pistol carries 100 % Glock quality. Only raw materials that comply with the strict specifications are used in the production. The material is being analyzed by the in-house metallurgical department. Glock ® firearms are designed for professionals and therefore highly precise and suitable for the harshest and most hostile conditions.
Austrian company Glock ® specialize primarily in production of polymer pistols for professionals. you can choose from different calibers, the most popular ones are 9mm and 22 l.r. Currently, highly popular is generation 4 and 5, which are result of long-term development. The most popular models are definitely Glock 17 and Glock 19. The new 2020 models G43X MOS and G48 MOS with GLOCK style for concealed carry.
Schmeisser GmbH®
German company Schmeisser GmbH® proudly bears the name of Hugo Schmeisser, considered to be one of the most innovative weapon designers of the 20th century. Hugo Schmeisser participated in the creation of the first submachine gun MP 18, followed by a submachine gun MP 28. He also participated in the creation of assault rifle StG 44 or StG 45(H). Schmeisser GmbH® was founded in 2009. The same year started production of semi-automatic rifles AR-15 for the civilians and fully-automatic rifles M-16 for the police and military market.
Innovation is the most important thing for Schmeisser GmbH®, driven by the desire to produce the best possible products of all. The company greatly appreciates the comments of its customers and tries to meet their individual demands and wishes. All weapons, whether for hunters, police, military or sport shooters are manufactured according to ISO 9001.
Schmeisser GmbH® main focus is currently on production AR-15 rifles. The goal is to produce the world best AR-15 rifles. The milestone is production of new AR-15 rifle models of caliber 9x19 and new Schmeisser magazine on 60 rounds for .223 Remington. The best models, that can also be found here, include for example Hugo 1911 5” 45 ACP, AR15 M4FL či AR15-9 S4F.
New companies
Every successful company started somehow, initially they could face difficulties, but thanks to their diligence and unique abilities they got to the top of the arms industry. That is why we are showing examples of two new energetic companies with potential to become one of the top companies in the field.
Bul Armory®
Bul armory® is relatively new company from Israel with main focus on production of hand guns such as pistols or PCC rifles. They have been on the market since 1990, the first line of weapons was the modified model of the famous colt M1911. This was followed by the production of modified pistols models CZ 75 and Cherokee. A large number of their products have a very interesting, unconventional design which makes them different.
The main Bul Armory® focus is currently on hand guns such as AXE, Cherokee, SAS II or 1911. Another products include PCC 9mm rifles, optic sights and unique knives. The best models are for example: Bul Trophy SAW IPSC, 1911 Tactical carry or SAS II Ultra Black 45 ACP.
Arex Defense®
This Slovenian company is celebrating 25th anniversary. Just as with Bul Armory® the company also focus on development of innovative products. They supply for example Slovenian Army, customs, prison service or some police units in Poland. Almost 50 % of manufactured products are for third-parties defense companies. Arex Defense® established themselves even in both North and South America, where represent very well European arms-producing companies.
Arex Defense® specialize mainly on production of guns and ammunition. They also make their own tools and even their production lines are designed and made inhouse. The best models of this Slovenian company include for example hand guns Zero 2, Delta Gen2 or Alpha.
Arex Defence Zero 2
In the end something local
This article would not be complete without mentioning Czech manufacturer of guns and ammunition, that is acknowledged in the field all over the world.
Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Česká zbrojovka® history started to be written in 1936,when the company was transfered as far as possible from the western borders threatened by Nazi Germany. The most famous products after World War II were for example submachine guns models 48, 58, 61 Scorpion or pistol CZ 75. In 1997 Česká zbrojovka® expanded on US market and in 2005 became the owner of one of renowned American arms brands – Dan Wesson Firearms. The company got a contract for the rearmament of the Army of the Czech Republic, then Holding CZ Group was founded and company began to produce weapons in the US.
Česká zbrojovka ® weapons became legendary all over the world. The most famous product within Czechoslavakian period is without a doubt submachine gun model 58, which for its timelessness was used even many years after separation of Czechoslovakia. The same applies to pistol CZ 75, which is still produced by many companies who felt in love with this Czech classic. From the new projects it is important to mention mainly CZ SCORPION EVO, CZ 75 pistol series or rifles BREN 2, generally respected for their qualities.
The company produces almost anything you can think of. The range is really wide, from pistols and submachine guns to assault or hunting rifles. The best models are: Shadow 2, Bren 2Ms, 457 At one.
What´s coming next year ?
We do not want to reveal much, but we can promise you world-class Turkish shotguns, brand new AR from USA or for example new Glock pistols.
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- Radek Mládek
- Radek is a student of psychology, a military enthusiast and last but not least, a member of the Faust military history club. He is a fan of military since childhood, he says ( with little bit of exaggeration) that it has been accompanying him all his life. His other hobbies include sport, bushcraft and airsoft.
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