What's your favorite gun? -- Interview with Larry Potterfield

Published on March 14, 2012
Duration: 2:25

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, shares his preference for cartridge guns from the Civil War onward, while also appreciating percussion models. His favorite firearm genres include side-by-side shotguns, single-shot rifles, and bolt-action rifles, reflecting his roles as a shooter, hunter, collector, and gunsmith. When choosing a single firearm, Potterfield emphasizes situational context, opting for a specific shotgun for pheasant hunting or a 1911 for IPSC competition.

Quick Summary

Larry Potterfield favors side-by-side shotguns, single-shot rifles, and bolt-action rifles. His choice for a single 'favorite' gun is situational, depending on the activity, such as a specific shotgun for hunting or a 1911 for competition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Cartridge vs. Percussion Guns
  2. 00:33Favorite Firearms Genres
  3. 01:18The 'One Gun' Question

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Larry Potterfield's favorite types of firearms?

Larry Potterfield favors side-by-side shotguns, single-shot rifles, and bolt-action rifles. He also has an appreciation for cartridge guns from the Civil War era to the present, and owns percussion guns.

How does Larry Potterfield choose his 'one gun'?

Potterfield explains that the choice of a single gun is situational. He would select a specific shotgun for pheasant hunting or a 1911 pistol if participating in an IPSC match.

What is Larry Potterfield's background in firearms?

Larry Potterfield is the founder of MidwayUSA and identifies himself as a shooter, hunter, collector, and gunsmith with deep knowledge of firearms history and various shooting disciplines.

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