They Were Forgotten… Until Now: 8 Guns Making a Massive Comeback!

Published on July 5, 2025
Duration: 16:16

This video from Line 45 highlights eight firearms making a significant comeback, detailing their historical significance, production hiatuses, and modern reintroductions. Host Sully provides insights into design improvements, performance characteristics, and the reasons behind their renewed popularity, appealing to both new and experienced shooters.

Quick Summary

Eight firearms are making a significant comeback: the Colt Python, Walther PPK, Glock 21 SF/20, Browning High Power (SA-35/FN), S&W Model 19, Marlin 1895/336, Ithaca 37, HK SP5, and Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine. These guns, once out of production, are back with modern improvements and renewed popularity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00Introduction: Guns Making a Comeback
  2. 00:00:43Colt Python Revival
  3. 00:02:22Walther PPK Returns
  4. 00:04:04Glock 21 SF & Glock 20 Powerhouses
  5. 00:05:49Browning High Power Comeback (SA-35 & FN)
  6. 00:07:32Smith & Wesson Model 19 Reissue
  7. 00:09:23Marlin 1895 & 336 Reborn by Ruger
  8. 00:11:09Ithaca 37 Shotgun's Modern Era
  9. 00:12:51HK SP5: The Civilian MP5
  10. 00:14:35Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine Reissue

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms are making a significant comeback in the current market?

Several iconic firearms are experiencing a resurgence, including the Colt Python revolver, Walther PPK pistol, Glock 21 SF and 20, Browning High Power (via Springfield SA-35 and FN), Smith & Wesson Model 19, Marlin 1895 and 336 rifles, Ithaca 37 shotgun, HK SP5, and Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine.

What improvements have been made to the new Colt Python compared to the original?

The modern Colt Python, reintroduced in 2020, is constructed from stronger stainless steel, features a beefed-up frame to better handle .357 Magnum loads, and has reworked internals for a smoother trigger pull with reduced stacking.

Why is the Ithaca 37 shotgun considered highly ambidextrous?

The Ithaca 37's unique bottom ejection design is key to its ambidextrous nature. This system ejects spent shells directly downwards, preventing them from interfering with either a right or left-handed shooter and minimizing snagging on gear or brush.

What makes the HK SP5 a notable reissue?

The HK SP5 is a civilian-legal version of the legendary MP5 submachine gun, built in Germany using original tooling. It offers an authentic roller-delayed blowback 9mm experience with the iconic look, feel, and performance that made the MP5 famous.

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