I agree that the source of the poor Spanish reputation is rooted in their exports to the US from WWI through the 1970's that were made for the low end of the Market.
I believe that Spanish, Italian, and Belgian guns all have been sources of the cheapest imports to the US. In some respects Turkey and Brazil now occupy this niche in the market. As others have stated being the cheapest brings with the aura that everything from that country is cheaply made.
All the countries I have listed are capable of producing best quality. Though I admit I have not seen it from Brazil but I have little doubt it is out there.
Last edited by old colonel; 09/02/12 06:14 PM.
