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What firearm to do regret purchasing?
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Azrael
Bearcat
G-Force Chronicle 9mm 1911, nothing but problems with the gun and the company..
Every single AMT product I ever bought. I have told my gun show buddy to hit me on the head if he sees me looking at another AMT product.
I always wanted a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag and for several years I could not find a new one. So I decided to buy a new Ruger Super Redhawk in 44 mag instead. Then after a couple of months I found a new Redhawk 44 at the armory and bought it. Now I have to sell the Super Redhawk.
The second gun that I am going to sell is the Ruger 57. Its a great gun, slightly heavy with the 20 cartridges in, but I just cant warm up to it since Kel Tec came out with their PR57. I'm waiting till all the dealers lower the inflated price on one.
The third gun is my Black Powder 45 cal 6 shot revolver from Pietta. I bought it with the intent of cutting the 8" barrel down to 5" but then found one with a 5" barrel so I have never shot it nor cut it down.
The second gun that I am going to sell is the Ruger 57. Its a great gun, slightly heavy with the 20 cartridges in, but I just cant warm up to it since Kel Tec came out with their PR57. I'm waiting till all the dealers lower the inflated price on one.
The third gun is my Black Powder 45 cal 6 shot revolver from Pietta. I bought it with the intent of cutting the 8" barrel down to 5" but then found one with a 5" barrel so I have never shot it nor cut it down.
Armybrat
Hunter
Not so much regret purchasing, but very disappointed with a Whitney Wolverine. Could never get a complete magazine to shoot without jamming. It was basically a single shot pistol. It had other issues and sold it. It sure was a cool looking pistol though.
Regret is a bit strong, but there are a couple I've grown out of / have lost their usefulness.
Most notably for this forum, a NMBH .41 complete with 6 1/2" barrel, hated it. Too much barrel for what I figured out were my needs. Since replaced by a 4 1/2" .41.
Most notably for this forum, a NMBH .41 complete with 6 1/2" barrel, hated it. Too much barrel for what I figured out were my needs. Since replaced by a 4 1/2" .41.
coachk64
Bearcat
The only gun that I regretted buying was (regrettably) a Ruger. I was a member of a shooting club that had a lot of different matches teamed up with several other clubs in the area and one of them had a requirement that you use an "assault style" rifle. I've never had much of an interest in this type, although I've had plenty of successful experience with the M-16A1 and A2, so I compromised and picked up a Ruger Mini-30 in 7.62X39. I swear you could shoot that rifle at the ground and miss half the time. I could have done better with my old M1 Carbine than with that Mini-30. That was the only gun I ever sold and was glad to do it.
dadstillsurfs
Bearcat
My regrettable purchase followed me losing my first shotgun, a 12 gauge side by side, to a fire. I don't know how many pheasant and quail that shotgun took, but I rarely missed what I pointed it at.
I found a gorgeous replacement at a gun show two years later. Spanish, engraved, swung and felt just like my old one.
Except... the sear on the second barrel was faulty. Some 1st shots were fine, but often enough...Bam / BAM, both barrels would fire. I found a gunsmith in the town we pheasant hunted out of, and got it to him well before season. Six weeks later and two weeks before season, I called and he "hadn't finished because I haven't had anything else to heat treat". I convinced him that he needed to complete the work. But I didn't get it until the day before pheasant opener.
Turned out it's POI wasn't the POA like I thought.
I sold that shotgun at a loss and finished that season (and many others) with my Dad's Model 12.
I certainly was tempted to get a Ruger Red Label after that, but it wasn't in my budget.
I found a gorgeous replacement at a gun show two years later. Spanish, engraved, swung and felt just like my old one.
Except... the sear on the second barrel was faulty. Some 1st shots were fine, but often enough...Bam / BAM, both barrels would fire. I found a gunsmith in the town we pheasant hunted out of, and got it to him well before season. Six weeks later and two weeks before season, I called and he "hadn't finished because I haven't had anything else to heat treat". I convinced him that he needed to complete the work. But I didn't get it until the day before pheasant opener.
Turned out it's POI wasn't the POA like I thought.
I sold that shotgun at a loss and finished that season (and many others) with my Dad's Model 12.
I certainly was tempted to get a Ruger Red Label after that, but it wasn't in my budget.
magnum0710
Single-Sixer
My Glock 43x does that, gives me a blood blister after 2 or 3 mags. Luckily it's an easy fix but I might just sell it soon. Great carry gun and my plan was to just change the trigger shoe but I don't know how well its going to conceal in light clothing come summer so I might just sell it rather than change anything. I don't regret it at all, I carried it the other day actually, just have to see how it does in a light t shirt.
magnum0710
Single-Sixer
I regretted every 38 special revolver I've ever bought, every time I wished it had been a 357 instead. I love the 38 special but even if I'm carrying 38s I still want the option to use 357s. I've done it twice now, lesson learned. The first time I thought I'd be content but I didn't feel comfortable using anything like Underwood or Buffalo Bore in it. The second time I justified it by telling myself "it's an airweight, you're not going to want to shoot 357 in a gun that small" then I saw a used airweight in 357 (original S&W 360) and was kicking myself after I saw it. Even if I'm not going to use full power magnums it still gives me the option to use the hotter +p loads or light 357s like the Golden Saber. I had the opportunity to get a worn but functional vintage model 36 a while back, I considered it just to see what the hype was about with vintage S&Ws but I already knew I wouldn't be happy with it so I passed.
Now if we're talking a 38 Service or Speed Six, a 38/44, or even a 38 SP101 I can work with that. They can handle the hotter 38s no problem.
The other one I really regret purchasing and would warn you all to avoid at any and all costs is the Diamondback DB380. What a piece of junk! For a while there before the LCP Max came out the original LCP was selling for close to $300 new which is ridiculous in my opinion. I had heard all the horror stories about Diamondback but they all seemed to be from when these guns were new. The Gen 4 DB9 was getting great reviews so I took a chance on the 380 thinking they turned things around. Big mistake!
The first one was reliable at first, then the trigger bar got bent after 300 rounds and caused some issues, when I got it back it looked like they just cut the part off that got bent so when I asked about it they had me send it in and replaced it with a new Gen 4. The new one was worse than the original! Sent it in again, still had constant malfunctions. On trip number 4 to the factory they gave me a refund. I took that money and got an original LCP. The sad part is I really wanted the DB380 to work out. It was exactly what I was looking for in a pocket pistol, a Glock 42 the same size as the LCP. Unfortunately it was an unreliable piece of trash.
Now if we're talking a 38 Service or Speed Six, a 38/44, or even a 38 SP101 I can work with that. They can handle the hotter 38s no problem.
The other one I really regret purchasing and would warn you all to avoid at any and all costs is the Diamondback DB380. What a piece of junk! For a while there before the LCP Max came out the original LCP was selling for close to $300 new which is ridiculous in my opinion. I had heard all the horror stories about Diamondback but they all seemed to be from when these guns were new. The Gen 4 DB9 was getting great reviews so I took a chance on the 380 thinking they turned things around. Big mistake!
The first one was reliable at first, then the trigger bar got bent after 300 rounds and caused some issues, when I got it back it looked like they just cut the part off that got bent so when I asked about it they had me send it in and replaced it with a new Gen 4. The new one was worse than the original! Sent it in again, still had constant malfunctions. On trip number 4 to the factory they gave me a refund. I took that money and got an original LCP. The sad part is I really wanted the DB380 to work out. It was exactly what I was looking for in a pocket pistol, a Glock 42 the same size as the LCP. Unfortunately it was an unreliable piece of trash.
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woodperson
Blackhawk
1967 Ruger Mark 1 Target. Still have it. Still hate it. Had to go back to Ruger right out of the box because it was full auto. It is now mostly worthless in value and jams every 5 shots. And the other target guns of the time that I could have bought are worth big bucks now.
Should have kept it!!!! That would be fun as hell!!
I understand completely. For better or worse I always want the most power available in just about anything. I have 5 rifles of which 1 I use elk hunting regularly. The other 4 were acquired for deer hunting but by and large are better suited to elk size game. I finally found a truely smaller cartridge, I have trust issues with it for no good reason at all.
I almost never shoot 327Fed through the 2 revolvers so chambered. But I'll be damned if I'll ever buy a 32H&R mag, knowing that the 327 exists. They are the 22 rimfire that is worth shooting, Yes, I'm ate up in the head.
I almost never shoot 327Fed through the 2 revolvers so chambered. But I'll be damned if I'll ever buy a 32H&R mag, knowing that the 327 exists. They are the 22 rimfire that is worth shooting, Yes, I'm ate up in the head.
magnum0710
Single-Sixer
Agreed! The only 38s that really get me going are the heavy duty type guns, the 38 only Six revolvers and things like that. I'm interested in the 327 but I'm already too invested in 38/357 to add a caliber I can do the same things with. If I add another revolver caliber it'd probably be a 44.
woodperson
Blackhawk
Should have kept it!!!! That would be fun as hell!!
Well, it would smokestack and lock up after 4 or 5 rounds full auto. Sent it back to Ruger and when it came home it was single fire like it is supposed to be but it still locks up after a few rounds.
Headed to the range with it next week to try several more types of shells to see if I can find one that works. I seem to remember it did work okay back in the early 70's when I was last interested in shooting it.
buckeyeshooter
Blackhawk
I bought a very well used Savage 23D in 22 Hornet in a gunshop in my town. Upon getting it home and trying it out I found out that the cases sometimes had primers backing out and cracks on the first firing. I took it to a very good gunsmith that my father knew and found out that the barrel had been cleaned with mercury to hide wear and rust, the throat was way past worn out and the gunsmith adjusted the headspace so it was safe to shoot. The worst part was I traded in a very nice Marlin 783 in 22 magnum with the tube feed on it.
I did not get too hurt on it however, because I took it to traders day and had a fellow all over me to buy it. I gave him my price, he handed over the cash and put it in his RV. Then he 'educated me' (I was about 20 at the time), that he had given me what I asked, but I had grossly underpriced this 'collector rifle'. I smiled and said 'thank you' and several weeks later bought an unfired new in box but previously sold Ruger #3 in 22 Hornet. My father about fell down laughing when the guy gave me my education. The Ruger was not a bench gun but it would shoot 1 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards with a Bushnell Banner 3x9x 40 scope, which was good enough for groundhogs and vermin on the farm.
I did not get too hurt on it however, because I took it to traders day and had a fellow all over me to buy it. I gave him my price, he handed over the cash and put it in his RV. Then he 'educated me' (I was about 20 at the time), that he had given me what I asked, but I had grossly underpriced this 'collector rifle'. I smiled and said 'thank you' and several weeks later bought an unfired new in box but previously sold Ruger #3 in 22 Hornet. My father about fell down laughing when the guy gave me my education. The Ruger was not a bench gun but it would shoot 1 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards with a Bushnell Banner 3x9x 40 scope, which was good enough for groundhogs and vermin on the farm.
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I had a Taurus PT 24/7 in 45 ACP. It had all of the right attributes. Small for concealment, great caliber. Problems...first time at the range I couldn't get through one magazine without a failure to feed and stove pipe, with either supplied magazines. Returned to Taurus. They kept the pistol for about 60 days. After many phone inquiries, returned with note saying that they replaced recoil spring and adjusted sights. Back to range...same exact problems immediately. One more return to the "factory". Problem, after many calls I was told that they needed to replace the slide but had to wait for parts from Brazil.
Another 60 or so days and pistol returned. Got to range...made it through one magazine and then the jamming started again. They say it had a lifetime warranty. The only problem is that it would take a lifetime to get it to work. I gave up and sold it back to my dealer at a big loss.
The dealer said he would no longer sell Taurus firearms due to many unhappy customers. To be fair this was about 15 years ago...I would hope that they would be better now that they are assembled here.
Never another Taurus for me!!
Another 60 or so days and pistol returned. Got to range...made it through one magazine and then the jamming started again. They say it had a lifetime warranty. The only problem is that it would take a lifetime to get it to work. I gave up and sold it back to my dealer at a big loss.
The dealer said he would no longer sell Taurus firearms due to many unhappy customers. To be fair this was about 15 years ago...I would hope that they would be better now that they are assembled here.
Never another Taurus for me!!
Every Beretta pistol (4) I had broke shortly after warranty expired. Berretta's only reply was to buy another.
Colt Wiley Clapp for $$$$; expectations crashed miserably when I discovered it was no better than my other MKIV Series 70 pistols! among other things the front sight brass bead disappeared about the third range trip.
Colt Wiley Clapp for $$$$; expectations crashed miserably when I discovered it was no better than my other MKIV Series 70 pistols! among other things the front sight brass bead disappeared about the third range trip.
