The Rise and Fall Of Anderson Manufacturing
This video chronicles the rapid rise and subsequent downfall of Anderson Manufacturing, a company that transitioned from a general machine shop to a top-tier miscellaneous firearms manufacturer, only to cease operations within five years. It details their early days, the impact of the 2008 recession, their pivot into the firearms market, the introduction of their own AR platforms, the impact of their budget-friendly "Poverty Pony" line, their market dominance between 2017-2020, and their eventual sale to Ruger in 2025. The video reflects on the market gap left by their exit and their lasting legacy.









