PRECISION · TRADITION · INNOVATION
Our History
More than a century of firearms design, from the Mexican Revolution to the American range.
Mendoza Firearms, LLC is the U.S. importer of Mendoza firearms, manufactured in Mexico by Productos Mendoza, a company founded in 1911.
Who We Are
Productos Mendoza is a 100% Mexican company that manufactures firearms, shooting sports accessories and compressed air rifles.
It was founded in 1911 by Rafael Mendoza Blanco (1885–1966), who designed various weapons for the troops of Francisco "Pancho" Villa during the Mexican Revolution, including the Mendoza 35 mm cannon.
Today our products are sold throughout Latin America and the United States.
Milestones
1911
Productos Mendoza is founded.
1915
Rafael Mendoza takes charge of the weapons workshop of the Northern Division in Chihuahua for Francisco "Pancho" Villa.
1934
The Mendoza 1934-C submachine gun is manufactured and serves as the official firearm of the Mexican Army and Navy for many years.
1941
The U.S. military enters WWII short on arms, machine guns and BARs. Mendoza offers his services to the U.S. government.
1943
Mendoza signs an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Government Requirements for 5,000 Mendoza light machine guns in .30-06 Sprg. and 3,000 Mendoza machine guns in .50 BMG.
1970
A Mexican federal law on firearms and explosives goes into force, and Productos Mendoza stops manufacturing firearms.
1986
Productos Mendoza ventures into the manufacturing of office supplies.
1997
Firearms are manufactured under the regulation and authorization of Mexico's Ministry of National Defense. The HM-3 9mm submachine gun is produced.
2012
The HM-3 Cobra and Bulldog are created in .380 ACP, and the HM-7 in 9mm is introduced later in the year.
2019
Commercialization of the PM-1 line begins in 9mm AZTK and .380 MXIK. The sister company Mendoza Shooting Sports is created.
2020
The first .22 LR caliber rifles are imported into the USA.
2024
Mendoza Firearms, LLC starts operations in the USA as the importer of Mendoza firearms.
Our Manufacturing Processes
Mendoza firearms are made with tradition, innovation, safety and modern technology to ensure a reliable product that our customers will enjoy for years to come.
Discover the RM22 series
Semi-automatic .22 LR rifles built on more than a century of Mendoza tradition.