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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #40 on: December 20, 2009, 11:43:44 AM »
The worst POS I ever had was a Taurus PT22. The trigger was awful, shot half a box of ammo through it and the slide actually fell off
the front of the gun and started bouncing down the lane at the range. (This was first and last time at the range with that gun.)
I know it is a copy of Berettas design, but I sure hope the Beretta pistols were better.

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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #41 on: December 20, 2009, 12:01:10 PM »
only gun I regret buying was my 1st pistol, a Star BKM 9mm. I just got my CCW and was in a hury to buy a 9, I went to the local gun shop and he had the star for $200. It looked good, but I found out later that the previous owner had "home" gun smithed it to make it feed hollow points. The way he did it was to grind the feed ramp lower in the frame and throat the barrel. after he did that if you looked at a fired case it looked pregnant. Not good when using self defense loads. I sold it and took a beating on it. The one good thing I learned from this is to look over any used gun I bought before laying out my hard earned cash.
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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #42 on: December 20, 2009, 12:54:23 PM »
Got a good deal on an ASA 9 carbine (based on the AR). Stupid thing would never run. Tried every possible fix: mags, ammo (brands and different lengths), springs. Even gave it a to couple different people to play with.

Ended up frustrated and left it in my buddies shop. Someone came in and wanted it even with the known problems.

Took that money and bought an Olyimpic 9 carbine and couldn't be happier.
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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #43 on: December 20, 2009, 01:30:03 PM »
Didn't have rape in mind willing to bargin but understand need for cash.

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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #44 on: December 20, 2009, 01:46:48 PM »
Didn't have rape in mind willing to bargin but understand need for cash.

Eaaasy mud, it isn't if he is willing.   ;)
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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #45 on: December 20, 2009, 01:55:17 PM »
Thought I just said that ,I would dicker but understand if he needs cash.Not trying to take advantage of anyone.Gun & cash offer if intrested.

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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #46 on: December 20, 2009, 02:36:44 PM »
S&W 340 PD Scandium .357
I start flinching just thinking about it. The gun ran fine as long as you didn't mind your hand throbbing after every shot.
Trade it for a Kahr P9, Was very happy to see it go.

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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #47 on: December 20, 2009, 05:03:32 PM »
Don't do it Jay, you can three Sigs for that Fender.......and some ammo....

Hold out for a better offer...
hahahaha! I've been buying and selling guitars a lot longer than guns. I'd think about it if there was a lot more stuff included. It's not an "ordinary" tele, that's for sure.
Under differrent circumstances it would be fun to make a deal with guitars and guns, but right now...well, if I didn't need the money I'd just BUY the gun and keep the guitar.  :D
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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #48 on: December 20, 2009, 05:29:07 PM »
I bought an XD 40. It felt good at the store, but I never did like shooting it. Can't say exactly why, just didn't like it.  I traded it to a guy for painting my house. I think I did ok on the deal.......been a few years and the paint is still there     :)

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Re: Ever regret buying a gun and why?
« Reply #49 on: December 20, 2009, 07:41:33 PM »
I bought an XD 40. It felt good at the store, but I never did like shooting it. Can't say exactly why, just didn't like it.  I traded it to a guy for painting my house. I think I did ok on the deal.......been a few years and the paint is still there     :)
I'm convinced that there is just something weird with the .40 round.  The recoil is bizzare compared to the 9 and the .45
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