We have and have had Americans but I've never sold one.

by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Monday, July 04, 2016, 06:51 (3003 days ago) @ Otony

Not one. Too big for concealed carry. Trigger. At least 2 fellas were waiting out the first recall...

PS - this comment was exceedingly brief to the point of being pointless, so...

We've sold them. I only work 2-days a week. I have not sold one. Most of my sales are handguns and most of those have been SCCYs, Glocks, LC9s, LCPs, Bodyguard 380s, various small revolvers (heavily dependent on weight and price point but I am not sure which is more important, that's hard to tell). I have, over the years, sold just about one of everything, but not an American.

Most everyone who buys a handgun wants something concealable (by far the most demanded) or for their "work" in some sort of security position (the full-size guns). None have picked up an American without first saying it feels good in the hand and then saying it is big. Too big. Work related purchasers are concerned that it won't pass muster with their employer. They inevitably buy a Glock or M&P.

The American trigger? Lots of comments, some not worthy of repetition, some/most referencing the ergonomics of it. I am surprised daily at the number of people with "meaty" fingers, short and long, and the inability of so many to bend those fingers. I don't personally think the trigger is better or worse than anything else out there, it apparently works as designed, but the customer is always right, right?

The 2 fellas waiting on the recall. These guys are convinced that every product has to go through a recall (or two) before it is reliable enough to actually spend money on (if still on the market). I suppose that was a bit snarky of me to mention and if it bothers you or fails to contribute to a substantive conversation on the subject, I apologize.

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Sincerely,

Hobie