Smith and Wesson 1066. As soon as I opened the box I was disappointed. It fealt terrible in my hand. Then I took it to the range and fealt the nasty gritty trigger pull. Accuracy wasn't great either (nasty trigger may have had something to do with that). I sold it within a week.
Ever buy a handgun on hype/ glowing review and was disappointed ?
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I buy and sell a lot. Because nobody will let me shoot it at the store, I buy it, I test it out, if I don't like it, I sell it. Because of this, a few hundred units have changed hands. Shall I request a commercial licence now?
Not myself, but I've talked with people that have it set in their minds that they absolutely have to get a ________ pistol when they get their license.
Ooooookay.....have you shot one before? ....No
Handled one? ....Nope
(desperately trying not to damper their enthusiasm) So, uhhhh, why do you want one? ....'cause I use one in _______ video game and it kicks ass.
Grrrr
OK then. Enjoy!
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You know, as stupid as this might sound to some people, to me this is a perfectly fine reason to want a particular gun. Sure it will produce some heartache from time to time, but anything that gets people interested in buying guns is a good enough reason for me. Of course, it helps to get people the opportunity to shoot them before they buy, but that option isn't always available. And we're so awash with options (even in Canada) that for a first-time buyer, anything that provides SOME kind of direction on what a person wants to buy helps. It's not a great evidence-based reason, but it's still a reason, and I also think it helps keep the fun in a hobby that can be over-politicized, performance-oriented and kind of stressful at times.
Personally, I'm still hunting for a blued 4" GP-100 because it's what Tequila used in Hard Boiled.
226 and 220 are on my "do not sell list". This goes to show you that each person must make up their mind for themselves. What works for one may not work for another. I agree with any Nork and Tokarev... I tried the Tok and it had a tiny grip and bad trigger, couldn't shoot it worth a damn. Sold it pretty quick. Bought a gorgeous 1911, going to sell it soon. My Sig 220 and S&W 645 are better for me.
What exactly is wrong with the new 629's?
I bought into Nutnfancy's hype about the Su16. I even believed it after owning it for a few months... until it started falling apart.
I love my CZSP01, however. Totally lived up to the hype about CZ triggers.
I love my CZSP01, however. Totally lived up to the hype about CZ triggers.
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When I buy a gun, it is after I have pestered my friends and gun shops for info first. Magazine articles are useful but I still need to handle one and talk to people. Right now, I am trying to make a life changing decision on weather to buy a Ruger SR 1911 or a Glock 21 as my first gun. Now there is a subject guaranteed to bring on debate!
Bought both, still own the Glock.
I don't own one of the new 4.2 629's but from some of the pictures I've seen it looks like the finish on the barrel is slightly different than on the frames. Not sure if it's just the pictures or if that's actually the case but if it is the case it would piss me off to no end.
The finish is the same on these. Just picture reflection. I did have a 686 4.2 where there was a distinct difference. Was not happy and got rid of it.
You have to be careful changing between different types of triggers. For example, there is a big difference in trigger pulls between a nice crisp CZ and a Glock.
I love my CZ Shadow, was pretty good with it, grouping a couple inches at 10 yards. I tried my nephew's G17 the other day and shot the darned thing much better - down to ~ 1.5" groups. I think the Trijican sights he had mounted gave my aging eyes a better sight picture. When I shot my CZ Shadow right after, my trigger control was terrible, I was overpowering the trigger and shooting 6-8" groups. It took me a couple of mags to get my trigger control back. I still prefer the feel and fit & finish of my CZ Shadow and STI 1911's, but I'm now looking for Trijicon sights to install them
I love my CZ Shadow, was pretty good with it, grouping a couple inches at 10 yards. I tried my nephew's G17 the other day and shot the darned thing much better - down to ~ 1.5" groups. I think the Trijican sights he had mounted gave my aging eyes a better sight picture. When I shot my CZ Shadow right after, my trigger control was terrible, I was overpowering the trigger and shooting 6-8" groups. It took me a couple of mags to get my trigger control back. I still prefer the feel and fit & finish of my CZ Shadow and STI 1911's, but I'm now looking for Trijicon sights to install them
S&W M&P 40. Nothing really wrong with it, except I couldn't hit a barn from the inside with it. As it was my first hand gun, I probably should take the blame for that.
Yet my next gun was a Browning HP mk3, and with it my accuracy is darn near acceptable Heavier gun, different trigger? The only thing I'm sure about is I don't miss the M&P and they'll probably bury me with the HP.
Yet my next gun was a Browning HP mk3, and with it my accuracy is darn near acceptable
Heavier gun, different trigger? The only thing I'm sure about is I don't miss the M&P and they'll probably bury me with the HP.- Location
- Ottawa Ontario
The EE constantly has Glock's and S&W M&P Range Kits up for sale....that gotta say something for buyer satisfaction.
I suspect it may to some degree have to do with how a polymer pistol feels after using a metal-frame gun. My Sig 226 is a jewel, and makes my M&Ps feel kinda cheap, despite the fact they are excellent shooters.
Years ago I bought a Beretta M1934 in .380ACP. It was a reliable, quality piece, but felt so unpleasant to shoot I sold it off and never regretted it.
Just how do norcs not live up to the hype? You know going in that you most likely buying a sub par finshed gritty firearm that should go bang most times you pull the trigger. How does the product not live up to those high (LOL) expectations? I should know. I own 2 of them and enjoy shooting each of them. They have been good pieces for the money. I also own and shoot a Ruger SRH 454, Glock 20, and a XDM 5.25. All are good.
