Fortunately or unfortunately, I've never met a gun I didn't like. Definitely never bought one....
Ever try a RG revolver, any caliber?
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Ever try a RG revolver, any caliber?
thedr15
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Ruger stainless steel Redhawk. 5 inch .44 Magnum. What a tank! I was/am used to the S&W N frame and couldn't abide the Ruger's bulk, mass and trigger pulls. Never even shot it before trading it off. Probably an excellent quality firearm, but had the soul of a chest freezer or clothes dryer..
gman51
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FN-5.7 felt like a squirt gun, I couldn't hit the side of a barn with it, the ammo was expensive.
Kel-Tec PF9. I liked the gun but it totally failed with under 200 rounds. Kel-Tec replaced all but the complete gun. I sold it when I got it back.
Glock 27. It was a quality gun but I don't think there was anything I really liked about this gun. I am not a Glock fanboy for sure.
Kel-Tec PF9. I liked the gun but it totally failed with under 200 rounds. Kel-Tec replaced all but the complete gun. I sold it when I got it back.
Glock 27. It was a quality gun but I don't think there was anything I really liked about this gun. I am not a Glock fanboy for sure.
S&W M&P 40c.
Good shooting gun, works great. Problem is, I have no idea what I was thinking buying it. I carry revolvers, period, so I wasn't going to carry it. Wife doesn't like it, and now with the shield out, I can't find a buyer for it.
Good shooting gun, works great. Problem is, I have no idea what I was thinking buying it. I carry revolvers, period, so I wasn't going to carry it. Wife doesn't like it, and now with the shield out, I can't find a buyer for it.
LouisianaJoe
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Colt Trooper Mk III 8". It would not get through 6 shots without a hangup. I traded it for a Henry Goldenboy + some $ that has the slickest action that I have ever had.
Several have not had kind words for H&R .22's. In 1983 I bought a H&R 905. It has a 4" bull barrel and is Nickle plated. I bought it to be a tackle box gun. I have killed many snakes with it and it still is an accurate gun. I still have it.
Several have not had kind words for H&R .22's. In 1983 I bought a H&R 905. It has a 4" bull barrel and is Nickle plated. I bought it to be a tackle box gun. I have killed many snakes with it and it still is an accurate gun. I still have it.
Longbow14
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My first centerfire rifle was a winchester 670 "ranger" in 270. the hard stock butt plate and light stock kicked like a mule that took me a while to get rid of the flinch. traded it away pretty quick for a rifle (.222 remington) that shot damn near sideways traded that for a M&P shield.
Picked up a "Counterfeit" Hi-power trigger was gritty, choked on most ammo, traded for a makarov that was ok but decent ammo was nearly non existent.
Picked up a "Counterfeit" Hi-power trigger was gritty, choked on most ammo, traded for a makarov that was ok but decent ammo was nearly non existent.
Double-O-Dave
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CO_Kid: I have a 40c, also. It is my most "modern" semiauto handgun. The arthritis in my hands precludes me from handling most semiautos, but thankfully, I'm a revolver guy, also. You might want to consider buying a 9mm barrel and magazines for your 40c. You can usually find same fairly cheaply. This will give you the ability to also shoot 9mm out of your 40c, and may make your pistol more marketable. My 40c has Truglo TFO sights, a S&W flashlight on the rail, and CT laser grips. It makes a good night stand gun.
Good luck,
Dave
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Vepr 12 for me. Traded it pretty quick. I like my 870 so much better.
I have been pretty lucky in my gun choices. I guess my least liked purchase was a NEF .32 H&R Magnum. I didn't mind the gun, but at the time, ammo was nearly impossible to find and higher than a cat's back. Still made a couple bucks on it when I sold it though...so not exactly a mistake.
bowzette
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Regarding the Taurus 94, I have felt your painBought a Taurus 94 .22LR in the early 90's.....to this day that is the worst firearm I ever spent money on. Trigger was terrible and the action felt like it was full of sand.
Positive was that it was part of a trade for an unfired 4inch Colt Python that I picked up for a song.
At any rate the only Taurus I would own since then is one someone gives me for free.....and then I would sell/trade it ASAP.
Don
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I demand $100 a month in unmarked bills or I'm reposting your comments on Glock Talk
and "they" will find you!
Old Corp
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Really, not too many 'dogs' for me.
A few:
CZ52 7.62x25 Sorta fun, really loud! I tried shooting groups with it, but it didn't understand the concept. And, until recently the surplus ammo for it was cheap. Just got rid of it.
A couple of early Ruger Mini 14's. One was 'minute-of-5 gal.-bucket'.
A Star Super B 9mm. A stand-in 'sort-of 1911 9mm' until I could find a real one. It felt nice, but shooting groups was not it's forte'. Sold it when I found a Colt Commander in 9mm.
And, not a 'dog' so to speak, but was really disappointed in a new Kimber .22 RF Target 1911. Completely lightweight alloy (slide and frame), so it looks nice, but feels like styrofoam in heft. When new, it shot flawlessily and was laser-accurate. As I began to run thousands of rounds through it, the alloy breechface began to be 'peened' out of round. Sort of 'egg shaped', which prompted feeding problems.
Sent to Kimber, with an explanation that EVEN the cheaper GSG 1911 .22's used a STEEL breech insert to prevent this issue. They just replaced the slide and no explanation. I hope one day to turn this pistol into a S&W M41.
A few:
CZ52 7.62x25 Sorta fun, really loud! I tried shooting groups with it, but it didn't understand the concept. And, until recently the surplus ammo for it was cheap. Just got rid of it.
A couple of early Ruger Mini 14's. One was 'minute-of-5 gal.-bucket'.
A Star Super B 9mm. A stand-in 'sort-of 1911 9mm' until I could find a real one. It felt nice, but shooting groups was not it's forte'. Sold it when I found a Colt Commander in 9mm.
And, not a 'dog' so to speak, but was really disappointed in a new Kimber .22 RF Target 1911. Completely lightweight alloy (slide and frame), so it looks nice, but feels like styrofoam in heft. When new, it shot flawlessily and was laser-accurate. As I began to run thousands of rounds through it, the alloy breechface began to be 'peened' out of round. Sort of 'egg shaped', which prompted feeding problems.
Sent to Kimber, with an explanation that EVEN the cheaper GSG 1911 .22's used a STEEL breech insert to prevent this issue. They just replaced the slide and no explanation. I hope one day to turn this pistol into a S&W M41.
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At the risk of thread drift - has anyone bought a Smith & Wesson REVOLVER you regretted?
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1 - Taurus 22 revolver: horrible tigger, action felt awful, never accurate
2 - SKS with AK mag - junk
3 - Ruger LCP - not fun to shoot; doesn't feel nice (is easy to carry)
4 - English SxS 12 - very small - uncomfortable vs my Citori
There are probably a few others. Not spending enough to get something high quality and not focusing on what I'm comfortable with vs what should be "cool" have always been bad decisions.
2 - SKS with AK mag - junk
3 - Ruger LCP - not fun to shoot; doesn't feel nice (is easy to carry)
4 - English SxS 12 - very small - uncomfortable vs my Citori
There are probably a few others. Not spending enough to get something high quality and not focusing on what I'm comfortable with vs what should be "cool" have always been bad decisions.
I demand $100 a month in unmarked bills or I'm reposting your comments on Glock Talk
LOL! I'm dead meat
Pbchucker
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Colt officers model. (All steel, 45ACP). It wasn't that light, yet it kicked much more than a Commander.
.38 special Derringer. Couldn't hit with it. Kicked too much to practice with it.
Barretta 21a. Fine gun, just didn't care to shoot something that small.
Jennings .22 auto. Inexpensive pot metal, didn't trust the gun to hold back the striker. I was afraid it would go off in my pocket and shoot my leg.
Ruger ranch rifle. Nothing wrong with the gun, just didn't warm up to it.
.38 special Derringer. Couldn't hit with it. Kicked too much to practice with it.
Barretta 21a. Fine gun, just didn't care to shoot something that small.
Jennings .22 auto. Inexpensive pot metal, didn't trust the gun to hold back the striker. I was afraid it would go off in my pocket and shoot my leg.
Ruger ranch rifle. Nothing wrong with the gun, just didn't warm up to it.
silentflyer
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BG 380 horrible trigger, 18" groups at 25 yards, if it fired and ejected the hull.
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