The 5 Guns New Gun Owners MOST REGRET Buying! 5 WORST GUNS For BEGINNERS!

Published on November 27, 2022
Duration: 11:40

This video identifies five types of firearms that new gun owners often regret purchasing due to their unsuitability for beginners. These include magnum revolvers with excessive recoil, complex 1911 pistols, striker-fired pistols lacking manual safeties, small .380 ACP pocket pistols with uncomfortable recoil, and any firearm the owner cannot fully operate. The advice emphasizes choosing a firearm that is manageable and encourages practice.

Quick Summary

New gun owners often regret buying magnum revolvers due to recoil, complex 1911 pistols, striker-fired pistols like Glocks without manual safeties, small .380 ACPs with painful recoil, and any firearm they cannot physically operate or maintain.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bad Advice for New Gun Owners
  2. 01:50Why Magnum Revolvers Are Bad for Beginners
  3. 03:26The Complexity of 1911 Pistols for Newbies
  4. 04:41Risks of Glocks & Sig P320 for Beginners
  5. 06:57Small .380s: Painful Recoil Discourages Practice
  6. 08:20Operational Capability: Can You Even Use It?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the worst types of guns for new gun owners to buy?

New gun owners often regret buying magnum revolvers due to recoil, complex 1911 pistols, striker-fired pistols like Glocks without manual safeties, small .380 ACPs with painful recoil, and any firearm they cannot physically operate or maintain.

Why are magnum revolvers a bad choice for beginners?

Magnum revolvers (.357, .44) have intense recoil that makes shooting unpleasant for beginners. This discomfort discourages practice, leading to a fear of the weapon and hindering skill development.

What makes a 1911 pistol unsuitable for a first-time gun owner?

1911 pistols are complex for beginners, featuring multiple safeties (grip and manual), a very light trigger, and are often carried 'cocked and locked,' which can be intimidating and increase risk for the inexperienced.

Are Glocks or Sig P320s good for new gun owners?

Glocks and Sig P320s, being striker-fired pistols without manual safeties, are considered high-risk for beginners. They demand significant trigger discipline and holstering experience, which new owners often lack, increasing the chance of accidental discharges.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from God Family and Guns

View all →