What was your worst handgun purchase?

[ztrtech]

My worst purchase was a Taurus TCP. It shot to the left (barrell was bent .007"), it had multiple FTF's and the slide release could not be operated with one hand. It was traded in on a S&W BG .380. Sweet little pocket pistol IMHO. Shoots well and accurate.

 

[djlaundry2000]

A lorcin 9mm worst thing ever!

 

[Socomike]

Bought a XD 45 as my first gun. At the time I thought it had to much muzzle flip for what I wanted. I sold it and bought a kimber 1911. I held a grudge against that gun for a long time. Looking back after some professional training, it was probably my grip and lack of handgun experience that really did it.

Thats the closest thing to a bad buy I have made.

 

[LarryHoosier]

My worst handgun purchase

Mine is a first place tie! Glock 27 & Kahr PM9. I purchased both with the thought that they would be my carry choice. I know many folks who swear by both of these arms, but I never got either to function, with any ammo that I tried, to the point that I would stake my life on it. I allowed others to fire these two weapons feeling that maybe it was me, but others had no better luck. Now I carry a Ruger LCR w/CT and feel much more at ease carrying.

 

[heffe3434]

Lucky enough not have bought a lemon so far

 

[hodgej1843]

Jennings 22 cal semi auto....seriously blew apart in my hand..sold it to the guy at the range next to me for 20.00,...it was kinda funny watching him pick up the parts as he is tellin me he was gonna put it back together..i ws thinking good luck

 

[zcsmith464]

I did not have fantastic luck with the pt-140 pro either. Although I never had any issues with it, it is still at the bottom of my totam pole of firearms. Reccomend a good ole Springfield.

 

[Stubz]

So far: a Bryco / Jennings T-380 using the J48 mags. Used from a gun show, figured it felt good in the hand, for $100 wasn't a bad deal.... Wrong .

Mag it came with wouldn't push rounds if you loaded more'en 3 (of 7). Bought a different mag at the 1500 ($40, only mag I'd found in the whole show), has the same problem, but it binds after 1 round. Total waste of cash.

 

[farmerdan]

A davis 380, the slide cracked across the top. close second a ruger p85 that wouldn't shoot a full mag without problems

 

[dyoung707]

A free AMT backup 380

 

[buford t justice]

Bought a heritage rough rider in 22lr for my kids when they were young, what a piece.
If it was heavier i would have used it for a boat anchor.