Charles Daly - anyone have an opinion?

[theSaj]

I don't know much about this company. I have seen a few products by them that caught my eye. Including a youth model pump-action 20 gauge.

While I am familiar with many of the larger arms manufacturers and their quality and reputation. I am less so with the smaller.

Is Charles Daly considered a decent brand, good quality and reliability? Or is it lower-end brand like Rossi, Hi-Point, etc.

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If anyone can give some input, would be appreciate. :-)

[Posit]

I don't have one, but know a couple of guys who do - no complaints. I think they are considered middle of the road... a friend has a 25-06, shoots very well after installing an aftermarket trigger. I would own one, don't know that I would search one out if buying.

[Daedalus]

I bought a Charles Daly 20GA pump youth model for my wife several months ago. The quality seems to be on a par with my Remmy 870 12GA.

They have a fairly good website and forum pages at http://www.charlesdalyforum.com/

[theSaj]

Thanks I was looking at their 20 gauge for the same reason. Just sent want to buy junk.

[JustM88]

Speaking about Their AR-15 Lineup... I think they're mostly hype and great Marketing / Advertising. You can buy a DPMS, Rock River etc. with similar quality for less.

Can't speak to their other products.

[Willie D]

I'm pretty sure Charles Daly is mostly just an importer of smaller european brands that they slap their name on.

[LowCapacity]

Speaking about Their AR-15 Lineup... I think they're mostly hype and great Marketing / Advertising. You can buy a DPMS, Rock River etc. with similar quality for less.

Can't speak to their other products.

Depending on how much weight you put in "The Chart" Charles Daly Defense AR-15s are very well made and put together. Never handled or even seen one in person so I can't comment personally.

[epointer]

I never owned a Charles Daly branded handgun I have owned a FEG highpower (which was imported by them) I called to ask questions and they were quick to put me through tech support where a tech was more than happy to answer all my questions and look up the date of manufacture. I thought that was pretty good service from them. I also know they hang around the forums and ask for input from users. I think they offer decent products for the money.

[Driver400]

I have a Charles Daly AR that I have been happy with right out of the box. I have not had one single issue with it as of this date. I believe it is a quality firearm and would not hesitate to purchase another. This has been my only experiance with them though and I can not speak for their other products since I have not fired one of their shotguns or pistols.

[mdslngr594]

I have never shot one but, when i was looking for a new shotgun i talked to the guy at bullseye in homer city and he said he was always sending them back and DON'T BUY ONE. but like i said im just passing along what he said. i also has a friend who said its a great shotgun and he has rem 11-87 and 870.