Mass-producing factories in Turkey manufacture, re-create and innovate firearms for the world market. The U.S. is Turkey's largest customer. After visiting nine gun-making companies in Turkey during February 2025, Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief interviewed SDS Arms Engineer Gaines Davis with Handgun Editor James Tarr. Davis lives and works for several months annually in Turkey to train, engineer and inspect firearms produced for SDS Arms, including those for Military Armament Corp., Tokarev, Tisas, Spandau, and Inglis. He relates how Turkish culture, craftsmanship, and values combine to produce high-quality firearms and accessories to exceed expectations of the American gun enthusiast.
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