.455_Hunter
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I have a RG .22 short DA/SA revolver purchased NIB with the side swinging cylinder. It's blued with white plastic grips, and two trips around the cylinder usually results in six firings.
Firearms you are embarrassed to admit owning
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This is a bizarre, yet compelling thread.
Most of the guns mentioned here are such obvious pieces of junk.
What possible motivation could any sensible person have to want to buy them to begin with?
It's one thing to do a little research (or just plain logical thinking!) and make a disappointing purchase.
Is it just a morbid curiosity to discover just how bad "bad" can be?
A friend of mine owns a pawn shop. He is one of the most insightful people I've known regarding the subject of human nature and impulsive/compulsive behavior, particularly as it pertains to throwing away money.
He makes a lot of profit selling many of the guns specifically mentioned here. Over and over again, it's what a lot of people want to buy (and ultimately want to sell!)
And, quite often it's the same individuals making the same dumb mistakes!
The resale values rarely exceed 10-20% of the purchase price.
Most of the guns mentioned here are such obvious pieces of junk.
What possible motivation could any sensible person have to want to buy them to begin with?
It's one thing to do a little research (or just plain logical thinking!) and make a disappointing purchase.
Is it just a morbid curiosity to discover just how bad "bad" can be?
A friend of mine owns a pawn shop. He is one of the most insightful people I've known regarding the subject of human nature and impulsive/compulsive behavior, particularly as it pertains to throwing away money.
He makes a lot of profit selling many of the guns specifically mentioned here. Over and over again, it's what a lot of people want to buy (and ultimately want to sell!)
And, quite often it's the same individuals making the same dumb mistakes!
The resale values rarely exceed 10-20% of the purchase price.
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I had a Davis .38 double derringer for a couple of months, I even fired it to make sure it worked. What's kinda embarrassing about it is that I sold it to a guy who was blind. He also bought a Charter Arms AR-7 from me.
He knew exactly what he was fingering and was happy to get the guns but still...
He knew exactly what he was fingering and was happy to get the guns but still...
BourbonCowboy
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I've got a Hi Point carbine that folks told me that I should be ashamed of - because it was so ugly. Then I wrapped it in a Hi Towers bullpup stock and now everyone wants to shoot it - because it looks so cool.
I have 3 pistols chambered in .32 S&W. Three different brands. IJ, H&R and S&W. I kinda like top break pistols. They sure aren't anything to write home about but it amuses me to shoot them once in awhile. (Little things amuse little minds 
). Larry
). Larry
not actually embarrassed about it at all... but most would assume my long lost Phoenix HP22A would qualify for this thread.. tiny, heavy, cast zinc, overly complicated pocket gun... theoretically a hunk O junk... but mine used to rock a 5 inch steel plate at 25 plus yards... and skip cans all day long.. quite fun to shoot back then... all for just over $100...
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Lorcin 380!
We bought a Raven 25 auto for Mrs when we were less enlightened and way poorer. I also bought an AMT Backup in 380. Both worked, the Raven better than the AMT. Still have the Raven and two full boxes of ammo, (probably worth more than the gun), and son wanted the Backup for some reason, so it's still in the family too.
OutAtTheEdge
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Rossi RBM22. I bought this rifle after I discovered about 600 rounds of .22 WMR ammo stashed in my shop. I had forgotten I had it, and no guns on hand so chambered. I also had a brand new Vortex rimfire scope lying around, so on a whim I bought the Rossi. After my discount, it was only $165. At 50 yards off a bench, the best this gun will shoot is about 3 inches. Can you say "barn gun"?
Bill Bates
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Am I the only one that will admit to owning one of these.
sigp220.45
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I hate to say it, but its a Smith and Wesson.
I got this 12 gauge 916A for $75 a couple of months ago. How bad could it be, I thought?
It worked in the store, but gave up the ghost once it got home. It must have had only two trigger pulls left in it. Its not worth a trip to the gunsmith, but my neighbor wants to have a try at fixing it. We'll see how that goes.
The only bright side is when I went in to get it after the three-day wait they had just put out a Ruger Speed Six snub in .38 Special. That one works just fine.
The only picture I have of the 916 is one from the store.
I got this 12 gauge 916A for $75 a couple of months ago. How bad could it be, I thought?
It worked in the store, but gave up the ghost once it got home. It must have had only two trigger pulls left in it. Its not worth a trip to the gunsmith, but my neighbor wants to have a try at fixing it. We'll see how that goes.
The only bright side is when I went in to get it after the three-day wait they had just put out a Ruger Speed Six snub in .38 Special. That one works just fine.
The only picture I have of the 916 is one from the store.
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Am I the only one that will admit to owning one of these.
I doubt it, there are probably plenty of cigar smokers here.
There are no embarrassing guns. I could see quirky, inexpensive guns being a collecting niche all it's own. Maybe with it''s own collectors society, where they all wear paper bags over their heads ... 
Probably the least expensive thing I have is a PK380 with a sort of useless laser. But there's nothing wrong with it. In fact, maybe I'll make a holster for it and carry it.
Probably the least expensive thing I have is a PK380 with a sort of useless laser. But there's nothing wrong with it. In fact, maybe I'll make a holster for it and carry it.
Ivan the Butcher
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I had the S&W 916's ugly stepsister an Eastfield 916. It came with no magazine tube or spring. I made one out of an aluminum shower rod, and pinned a wooden plug in the end. It was the same length as the barrel and held 11 +1 rounds. Rustoliumed it flat black. Worked fine, balanced terrible! Then a guy just had to have it! I paid $10, had $5-6 in the tube and spring, Got $75 in the 80's
Ivan
I have one of the later "target versions" and it always brings cries of "what the H*** is that?" when I bring it to the range. However, single action and quite accurate up to 10 metres. The double-action was nominally for soldiers so that they could not squander ammo, with the single-action for officers. Dave_n
THE PILGRIM
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Re-Pete - was down at Roswell, NM.
Got into Jack Rabbit hunting with borrowed guns.
The gun owners tired of this and yelled Buy a Gun!
So I bought a cheapie pot metal 22 Revolver.
Didn't take me long to dislike it!
Took it back to Pawn Shop - Gun Store, took a hit,
Traded for a Ruger Single Six.
Got into Jack Rabbit hunting with borrowed guns.
The gun owners tired of this and yelled Buy a Gun!
So I bought a cheapie pot metal 22 Revolver.
Didn't take me long to dislike it!
Took it back to Pawn Shop - Gun Store, took a hit,
Traded for a Ruger Single Six.
Terry G
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I could write a book. RG .22 broke the hammer spring on the 20 th round. I got it fixed and then managed to drop it off my motorcycle at 60 MPH, for the best. Yes, a Nagant, too. DA Trigger pull is horrendous. You can reload a Colt SAA faster, too. Polish P 64, another Trigger pull disaster. The DA was so heavy and the SA so light you could easily double the gun without meaning to. Jennings .22, forget it. Ruger 9 MM American. Gun would throw two shot's out of a magazine completely out of a group. Tried everything and had others shoot it, Same thing. I could go on. Lately a Taurus TH 45. Four times back to Taurus, finally sent me a new gun. It failed to extract after less than 200 rounds. Taurus has it again.
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Ugly and dangerous negative example!
I admit to owning this WWII Japanese Type 94 pistol. Not only ungainly, non-ergonomic and incredibly ugly, it also will inadvertently fire by pressing the exposed sear. It's my favorite example of what a combat pistol should not be!
John
I admit to owning this WWII Japanese Type 94 pistol. Not only ungainly, non-ergonomic and incredibly ugly, it also will inadvertently fire by pressing the exposed sear. It's my favorite example of what a combat pistol should not be!
John
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fiasconva
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This thread has all kinds of interesting possibilities. It should be a good one. Thanks for starting it, walnutred.
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I own a Taurus Model 82 stainless steel revolver (38 Special). Won it at an auction for a reasonable winning bid. An impulse buy. Wasn't sure about it, but it turns out that it's a very solid and reliable "no-frills" duty style revolver. Not ashamed at all.
I admit to owning this WWII Japanese Type 94 pistol. Not only ungainly, non-ergonomic and incredibly ugly, it also will inadvertently fire by pressing the exposed sear. It's my favorite example of what a combat pistol should not be!
John
Yes ugly and dangerous but also a great curiosity piece. I wouldn't mind having one in my safe.
Disclaimer: No offense to any Keltec owners!
Many years ago, when I was on a budget, I purchased a new keltec p32 for pocket carry. Less then 50 rounds later - a dead trigger! So I sent it in for repair and traded it. Thinking I was a little hasty I wanted to give Keltec another chance so sometime after the p32 I purchased a P11 and that broke too (don't remember exactly what broke)! So I had that fixed and traded it. I guess I didn't learn the first time - shame on me. I will never buy another Keltec product.
Many years ago, when I was on a budget, I purchased a new keltec p32 for pocket carry. Less then 50 rounds later - a dead trigger! So I sent it in for repair and traded it. Thinking I was a little hasty I wanted to give Keltec another chance so sometime after the p32 I purchased a P11 and that broke too (don't remember exactly what broke)! So I had that fixed and traded it. I guess I didn't learn the first time - shame on me. I will never buy another Keltec product.
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That's sounds like it was worth it for the RUGER SPEED SIX SNUB IN 38! That is one of the coolest 38s. You can shoot heavy duty 38 loads in a speed six. Mine is the 4" version. It's one of the last guns I would ever part with.
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None taken. I have a few and they have been good for me, not embarrassed to have them.
Overheard some snide comments once when I was shooting my 686. The comments stopped when they saw my target.
AMT Hardballer
I tried to shoot a Hardballer in a club competition back a lot of years ago. I wanted to tighten up the barrel bushing and the only thing available was a blue bushing. It improved the accuracy but would seize up if not well lubricated. Wanted a long slide but never found one.
I tried to shoot a Hardballer in a club competition back a lot of years ago. I wanted to tighten up the barrel bushing and the only thing available was a blue bushing. It improved the accuracy but would seize up if not well lubricated. Wanted a long slide but never found one.
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