Ever buy a gun that you thought you really wanted and found out, it wasnt?

Coming off an AR kick. Thought it was what I really wanted to get into. Bought the used brass, bullets, etc; bought a 308 AR and another in 223. Started shooting them, and while fun, just didn't "do it" for me. I keep coming back to my revolvers, lever guns and bolt actions. I'm not gonna sell my ARs, but don't see myself buying any more. The 308 makes an awesome plinker with some oomph behind it and can be put into service as a hog gun/deer gun/tacticool gun if need be (Sig 716). But I'm not gonna fight a war, whatever civil unrest that will occur near me can easily be taken care of unless I'm completely bombarded by a small platoon and I don't shoot competition.

I guess I just like the slower pace of the wheelguns, lever and bolt guns.

Anyone else buy buy something or get into a "gun genre" and find out it just wasn't for them?

Yeah. I bought a brand new S&W Model 59 back around 1980 or so, thought it was gonna be awesome. We hated each other. Shoulda got a 39.

That's 1 thing I've never done (Yet) in my life. Generally what I'll do is try before I buy. By that I'll borrow someone elses when possible and use it a bit to see if I truly like it or if it's just desire. Every 1 I have I thought long and hard on, probably because $ doesn't grow on trees ( I wish it did). My next rifle is going to be a 222Rem though, I sold the 10/22 a couple of years ago and miss the lower powered small projectile rifle. Around here the ole ranch rifle is almost a necessity and I can make my own brass, have the moulds, and projectiles. Getting recipes for the mouse phart loads is no problem. But I'm not keen on paying full price for a new 1 (Who is) so I'm holding out for a used 1 which I seem to miss.

But I'm not the kind of person that goes by looks either, I've seen to many things like cars that although look pristine, can't make it around the block while the ole beat up vehicle can get you from 1 end of the country to the other without burning a drop of oil,

I would want to bring the thing home, slug the barrel and chamber, and go through it with a fine tooth comb.

I have an AR. I had no interest in one and knew that when I built it. I built it just because I could. I don't regret it one bit.

Built my first and knew it was just a bang bang one. Have two other lowers that I am looking at for a 6.5 Grendel and a 458 Socom beast. Someday if I can find the right deal...

yes, Ruger LCR 357 mag.

Yes...a Glock and a Ruger 44 carbine.

Hi...
Can't say that has ever happened to me.
Generally know what I want before I buy...do my research and study the ballistics of any new cartridge.
Having said that, I will admit to more than a couple of impulse buys over the last several decades. Best one was a Richards/Mason conversion revolver...didn't even know I needed one until I held a new Cimarron in my hand one day.
Quite happy to take it home that very same day...great little revolver.

I have bought at least one gun that I just knew I would hate...I needed a shotgun for hunting season following a divorce a quarter century ago.
Money was very tight...so I bought a used Winchester 12ga autoloader for $140 as a cheap way to go hunting, fully intending to replace/get rid of it before the next hunting season.

A quarter century later, it is still here and still gets used regularly. It has accounted for untold numbers of squirrels, rabbits and pheasants.

I have bought other shotguns for myself and my son, yet I continue to use that old beater Winchester autoloader almost every hunting season. Not too bad for a shotgun that I really didn't even like or want.

AR-10, FN 5.7, & 10-22

AR-10 didn't like to extract in cold weather & just never felt right anyways. Sold to LGS, said the new owner loves it.
5.7 pistol always shot patterns, never shot groups and never felt quite right either. Sold to LGS, new owner likes it.
10-22 just plain loved to hate that thing, not really sure why. Traded it for a muzzle loader and we were both very happy with the deal.

Best advice is above try it before you buy it.

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Originally Posted by ph4570

yes, Ruger LCR 357 mag.

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Same here. Worst gun I've ever bought.

Intratec 9mm Cat. 9 Pocket Designed by Nehemiah Sirkis
(he of kimber fame)

http://picturearchive.gunauction.com...06e57dc147.jpg

Double Action Only Pistol striker fired.
Features: 3" Barrel, Overall Length 5.8".
Matte Black Finish Slide, Black Polymer Frame with Finger Grooves.
Push Button Magazine Release, gutter sight groove for snag free carry.

sounded so good as a EDC in the pocket gun - not so much
kept the AMT backup single action in 380.

A Ruger Mini-14.
I had a hard time keeping the group size to 8'' at 100 yards. I dumped it fast, just like the previous owner.

I've done it, but not with a high dollar gun. Got a bolt action .22 one time and didn't like it. I love 22s, but that gun just didn't sit with me. Never wanted an AR. Carried an M16, M16A1, M16A2 and M4 in the military, and was never impressed with them. I did buy my oldest grandson an AR about 2 years ago for Christmas. He's shot it on one outing to the range. We'll get it out and fire it sometime. Some guns just seem to fit a person, some guns just don't.

Never bought a gun that I didn't want because I want them all.

I'm a traditionalist in that I prefer designs older than I am. Blue steel, walnut, color case hardening, etc. I have a MSR, just don't play with or talk about it much. Enjoyed shooting and occasionally competing with my patrol rifle but when I left the PD I sold it, didn't think I'd miss it but I did. Now I have a better one, may even do the AR10 thing someday soon.
MSR's are social equipment for me. I don't much care for them but I'll feel better having one around.

A 375 Hurt & Hurt. I've heard of being bitten by the trigger guard on a revolver, not on a bolt gun. Sierra 200gr FP and some 4759 made for clover leafs with open sights. Now it's just a big heavy "35 Remington".

After making the rounds thru different areas of the hobby, I have settled into single shot 45-70's. Like most, I cast and reload and keep very good records of my results. I myself, find it very accomplishing to get a load that will do what I want. I sometimes take most of the day to shoot 25 reloads. To each there own, and all phases of the hobby are good, it's just what I enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I haven't gotten my 357 Handi to shoot to my standards, yet.

Almost. Marlin 1984C in 357. First 6 months I had the rifle I hated it. Best groups were around 6 inches at 50 yards, not acceptable. In desperation I bought a Mohec 359649 HP mould. That was the bullet the rifle was looking for.

All is good now but the rifle was close to hitting the sale rack.

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Originally Posted by osteodoc08

Coming off an AR kick. Thought it was what I really wanted to get into. Bought the used brass, bullets, etc; bought a 308 AR and another in 223. Started shooting them, and while fun, just didn't "do it" for me. I keep coming back to my revolvers, lever guns and bolt actions. I'm not gonna sell my ARs, but don't see myself buying any more. The 308 makes an awesome plinker with some oomph behind it and can be put into service as a hog gun/deer gun/tacticool gun if need be (Sig 716). But I'm not gonna fight a war, whatever civil unrest that will occur near me can easily be taken care of unless I'm completely bombarded by a small platoon and I don't shoot competition.

I guess I just like the slower pace of the wheelguns, lever and bolt guns.

Anyone else buy buy something or get into a "gun genre" and find out it just wasn't for them?

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Who? ME?

Been there, done that! I want a Walther Olympia, a pre-war .22 target pistol. I don't want to lay out big bucks so I bought the Norinco (?) copy. It is not the same. Cheapo wood grips, not the same quality at all. Worked OK. Funny, it would not work with target loads but seemed to like High-Speed .22's. So off it went and the search goes on.

One yes and one 'almost'.

After much study and research I bought an XD-45 a couple of years ago. It lasted about 2 months. It actually was a very good shooting and accurate pistol but there was two issues I couldn't or didn't want to get over. At 15 yards it shot most everything about 5 inches low. I could have put adjustable sights but what I couldn't get over was getting it to fit in my hand. If I was to just pick it up I could not get it positioned to the same way twice. I would have to fiddle with it to get it just right. Not a good idea for a sidearm.

The almost is my Ruger #1 in 45/70. I traded my Marlin that shot everything good to very good. The Ruger not so much. I was beginning to think that i was just going to have to settle for less. I then gave paper patching a try. It is now one of the most accurate firearms that I own. Life is good.

Darrell

Come to think of it, maybe. My excursion into the land of Sharps rifles hasn't worked out so well (yet) but I still piddle around with it when I get a chance. It got me into casting my own boolits so it hasn't been a total waste.

IT was an AK 47. I bought it from a co-worker in need of cash. I shot one magazine through it and I just didn't like it. I was able to sell it for more than I put into it, so I came out OK.

mine was a 45 acp. I found out that I hate chasseing brass.

I love S&W revolvers and bought a 66 2.5" 357 rb. It should have been everything I wanted but did not group as I wanted it to so it went downstream.

Yes, a Interarms Walther PPKS. It looked and felt nice in the store, but that was about it.

I lost interest in ARs after shooting them off and on for almost 20 years. Got back into more traditional 'shooting for fun' stuff, which is part of why I'm on this website.

To be totally honest, my interests are now swinging back towards ARs and long-range hunting rifles.

Nope they are all good. So far.

I traded for a sporterized mauser 93 in 7 x 57. I loaded some 139 sst's that I had. Out of 40 shots at a hundred yds, only 10 hit a 15" square piece of paper. I was about ready to throw it in a lake somewhere until I tried some 145 grains that I had. Everything else I've put in it groups nice except those 139's. Now it's more often than not my first pick when going to play at the range. Put a cheap weaver scope on it. Looks pretty nice, too. Not the greatest, but nice.

If I could get rid of the AR I "had" to have for anything close to what I have in it I would in a minute.

Don't get me wrong, I love my RRA and Sig 716, but am not as enamored with them like I thought I'd be. When I'm digging around my safe before going to the range, I look over my stuff and continue to grab my various pistol caliber lever actions, my Mk3 Hunter and (gasp) P22. Every now and then my Smith 15/22 and more rarely my AR's or MSR or whatever acronym we are using for them now. Good enough to keep and hang on to, but just don't "do it" for me anymore.

SKS. Couldn't hit anything with it. No wonder they come with a bayonet. After emptying the thing, you're still gonna have to fight 'em somehow.

Yes I did, bought a Colt New Agent chambered in 9mm. I could not get over the 'no sights' on the pistol. Even bought laser grips for it but just did not like it. Invested 1300.00 and sold it for 750.00 :-(

The only rifle I thought I would fall in love with was a Savage 340 in 30-30. I liked it for awhile, it shot well.....there was just something I didn't like about it and I don't really know what it was. I like ARs a lot and have several but I use them as trade stock.....just traded a pretty nice 16" Carbine I put together on the cheap for a Kimber 8400 300wsm. The guys around here offer up some really nice rifles and handguns and are usually always willing to trade for an AR carbine.

Diamondback DB9. Just too slim, recoil was somewhat unmanageable with the too-thin grip. P938 solved that problem

Zip 22 OR, hate it!

Bought a S&W 460 several yrs back. I still scratch my head and wonder why. It is a safe queen.

Browning BPR .22 Magnum. Never did get a full magazine to feed through it, had to disassemble to clear jams, 100% JUNK!

Don't hate it but my Mosin Nagant 91/30 is just to heavy for comfort for my bad neck and shoulders so it is on the selling block