RLH70 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Was it really just the economic downturn as Knight claims or maybe the DISC system had something to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 From American Rifleman:"During the recent NRA Annual Meetings, Americanrifleman.org/Americanhunter.org learned that Knight Rifles is closing its doors after 24 years as a key American firearms manufacturer. That news was confirmed late last week via an announcement from Modern Muzzleloading, Inc., a related subsidiary under corporate parent, Pradco Outdoor Brands/EBSCO. The press release stated, “The decision to close the Knight operation resulted from an overall industry downturn.” Reportedly Knight sales had declined sharply in recent years and efforts to sell the brand and company assets were unsuccessful."I was in Iowa a couple months ago and listened to a radio interview with the guy that started Knight. He was no longer in ownership of the company, and hadn't been for years. He was very careful what he said about the shutdown, as to not disparage the current owners/employees.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLH70 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 "Reportedly Knight sales had declined sharply in recent years and efforts to sell the brand and company assets were unsuccessful."Wayne I wonder if that stemmed from the fact that the DISC system turned more people off than it appealed to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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