Ray Ray 3,566 Posted November 19, 2011 Well, I guess I'd ask if anyone has any stories of bad gun purchases. What gun did you buy that just didn't shoot right or was a piece of crap from the start. Unfortunately, my list has a few guns on it but that's just my luck. Ruger Mk II, Charter Arms Southpaw, GP1975 (AK variant), MPA 380 protector. All failed me and all went bye-bye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted November 19, 2011 I bought an SR9 once. The gun itself ran great, but then I found out the previous owner does this with his guns: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Turtle 11 Posted November 20, 2011 My glock 23 gen4. And glock just keeps sending parts and it still has failures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reed338 11 Posted November 20, 2011 i have to say so far i did not buy one yet that has pissed me off enough to sell or could not work the kinks out of . i must say the rem 788 in 308 was a real challenge to get good groups . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted November 20, 2011 Not me personally but a buddy if mine curses his Gen 4 glock 17 everytime we head to the range. Who is that in the pic btw? Have seen it pop up quite a few times on this board lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 20, 2011 I do not have one really. I shooot everything I have. I also go through stages where I tend to shoot some more then others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted November 20, 2011 A S&W model 25-5 with oversize cylinder throats. Recounted that story elsewhere on this board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted November 20, 2011 Who is that in the pic btw? Have seen it pop up quite a few times on this board lol. That would be Ray Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
civictuner04 6 Posted November 20, 2011 Mossberg plinkster its a 22lr my first rifle purchase. Bought gun put in scope order 15 magazines for it at 15 bucks a pop and every Mag I get ftf and fte. I guess with price of 22 its not bad but still a pia. Not really worth selling but more like a reminder to research Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted November 20, 2011 Years ago I found a "deal". 5 Romanian 1969 Trainers for $200. I figured I could get 3 of them shooting using parts from all the guns. WRONG!!! The same part on all of them was broken, the spring follower inside the bolt. I was able to get 2 extra bolts on eBay (back when they weren't so anal) and I was able to get 2 spring followers machined. My $200 "deal" ended up costing me $500 (handeling was 70, bolts, machining, motrin, etc...). The Romanian bolts are not always interchangable, neither are the inner parts. I had to tear down the bolts, fit the parts, sand, file and reassemble. Ugh. It was a good learning experience n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted November 20, 2011 Ray, I hope you realize that your picture will likely haunt you forever. Don't be too surprised if it shows up at your daughters wedding. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted November 20, 2011 Ray, I hope you realize that your picture will likely haunt you forever. Don't be too surprised if it shows up at your daughters wedding. We might have created the next big internet meme... haha, Ray will be forever immortalized by the very people he "taunts." This epiphany is glorious And to not completely sidetrack this thread, not me personally, but I've had a good friend go back and forth with his armorer and Sig about why his pistol (>500 rounds) was FTE/FTFing constantly. Pretty painful to watch the whole thing develop (though it was finally resolved after months). I received a shotgun in a trade, and when I went to break it down, I found out that when it was painted by the prior seller. They either didn't let the paint set correctly, or didn't coat it correctly and the paint would melt when fired, and the parts had gotten stuck together. After a good bit of manhandling, to include Mr. Ray's help, we were able to break it apart. The shotgun worked fine, just was a slightly amusing after-the-fact incident. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted November 20, 2011 We might have created the next big internet meme... haha, Ray will be forever immortalized by the very people he "taunts." This epiphany is glorious Please stay on topic. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted November 20, 2011 Ray, you know I have lots of love for you I've never had a gun that was an entire lemon. I do however have several FTE's with my Marlin 795. What can I expect with a rifle that costs $125 new though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 20, 2011 Please stay on topic. We are - we're talking about lemons... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted November 20, 2011 I've bought plenty of guns that weren't right for me, but no outright lemons. I did learn that, as a lefty, I can't work the controls on a Sig worth a damn. And I don't like nose heavy, unbalance (IMO) guns. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted November 21, 2011 I've bought plenty of guns that weren't right for me, but no outright lemons. I did learn that, as a lefty, I can't work the controls on a Sig worth a damn. And I don't like nose heavy, unbalance (IMO) guns. Unfortunately, your right. slide-stop in the wrong spot, decocker impossible to reach. but still good guns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted November 21, 2011 Never had a lemon. Bought some that I did not like after and sold them but never something that did not work unless I bought it as a project gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted November 21, 2011 I had a Springfield Loaded in 9mm. The stupid thing would not feed 115 grain, even after two trips back to the factory. It would only take 148grain and sometimes 124grain. I sold it. I don't know if that qualifies as a lemon or a finicky target gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted November 21, 2011 I buy once and cry once. Usually I sell guns that no longer have any use or appeal to me and end up taking valuable space up in my safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 21, 2011 I bought a 10/22 that was doing some funky shyt. Mr Hater #2 hooked me up with some original factory parts and since then she runs just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted November 21, 2011 Not so far, but I haven't been shooting/buying all that long. Everything I've had so far has been awesome. I only sold my HK cause I needed the money to get other things. Nothing wrong with it, I just liked shooting my other guns a little better and it slowly saw less range time. I'm not much of a collector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted November 21, 2011 My buddy that introduced me to shooting pistols told me you get what you pay for. I follow this rule, do my research, and it has served me well. My only issue was with magazines causing failure to feed in my S&W 22A. A pointer from our benefactor about using sandpaper helped smooth that problem out. Other than that I stay away from Hi-point, Charter Arms, and any other discount firearms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBowTies88 41 Posted November 21, 2011 I know i didn't buy it buy i inherited a s&w model 36 from my grandfather. I dont know what he was thinking carrying this thing. you literally (literally!) cant hit the side of a barn with it from 40 yards. Everyone and their brother says to me "no no no thats a great gun it will hit the same hole 5 times from 20yards" blah blah blah basically blaming the inaccuracy on me. So I let then shoot it and embarras themselves. There is no pattern or method to the lunacy and it doesnt matter what ammo you feed it. I would love to sell it but i just cant bring myself to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted November 21, 2011 I know i didn't buy it buy i inherited a s&w model 36 from my grandfather. I dont know what he was thinking carrying this thing. you literally (literally!) cant hit the side of a barn with it from 40 yards. Everyone and their brother says to me "no no no thats a great gun it will hit the same hole 5 times from 20yards" blah blah blah basically blaming the inaccuracy on me. So I let then shoot it and embarras themselves. There is no pattern or method to the lunacy and it doesnt matter what ammo you feed it. I would love to sell it but i just cant bring myself to I would find a good S&W gunsmith or send it to s&w to get fixed. I would never sell something like that and would pay whatever it took to get it running right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBowTies88 41 Posted November 21, 2011 I would find a good S&W gunsmith or send it to s&w to get fixed. I would never sell something like that and would pay whatever it took to get it running right. I could never sell it. Even if it just sits on a self forever. Only becuase it belonged to my grandfather and he carried it when he was the chief. The problem is there isn't anything wrong with it.... cylinder lockup is tight, everything runs smoothly and the timing is good. The barrel looks fine it has very pronounced rifling and is very smooth. I know my grandfather didn't put very many rounds through it. probably less then the 2-300 I have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted November 22, 2011 I made one purchase I sort of regretted. Had a chance for a clean, used Ruger Red Label Sporting Clays 12 ga., w/ 30" tubes some years ago. At the time, it "felt good" when I pulled it off the rack, brought it to my shoulder and sighted on imaginary clay birds. I envisioned using it for doubles trap at handicap distances. Well, I shot trap with it a couple of years, even skeet with the full & full tubes to sharpen my skills, but I could never get to like it. The Ruger had the refinement and personality of an I-beam. Overly-built, and crude compared to other doubles I've shot. It was no Browning Superposed Broadway. Its fate was sealed after a day of pheasant hunting upstate. That day it was ponderous to lug around and I decided in an instant it wasn't for me anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites