Top 7 Guns I Wish I Didn't Buy

Published on January 8, 2018
Duration: 8:52

The Honest Outlaw critically reviews seven firearms he regrets buying, detailing significant reliability issues, poor ergonomics, and high costs. He highlights the Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry 9mm's $4,000 price tag and reliability problems, the Kel-Tec PF-9's unshootable recoil, and the Taurus 608's frequent malfunctions. The Kahr CW380 is criticized for unreliability and poor trigger, while the Remington RP9 is called a 'huge piece of crap' due to its grip and trigger. The DPMS G2 Recon .308 failed out of the box and remained unreliable, and the Century Arms Ultra 87 shotgun suffered catastrophic failure. Better alternatives are suggested for each.

Quick Summary

The Honest Outlaw regrets purchasing firearms like the Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry 9mm due to reliability issues and high cost, and the Kel-Tec PF-9 for its unshootable recoil. Other regretted firearms include the Taurus 608, Kahr CW380, Remington RP9, DPMS G2 Recon, and Century Arms Ultra 87, all cited for malfunctions or poor performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 7 Guns I Regret Buying
  2. 00:387. Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry 9mm
  3. 01:336. Kel-Tec PF-9
  4. 02:485. Taurus 608 .357 Mag
  5. 03:314. Kahr CW380
  6. 04:173. Remington RP9
  7. 05:112. DPMS G2 Recon .308
  8. 06:381. Century Arms Ultra 87 12ga

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some common issues with firearms the Honest Outlaw regrets buying?

Common issues include significant reliability problems, extreme recoil making them unshootable, poor trigger quality, catastrophic mechanical failures, and high costs with poor resale value. Examples include the Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry and the Century Arms Ultra 87 shotgun.

What are some recommended alternatives to the firearms the Honest Outlaw regrets?

For 9mm pistols, alternatives include Springfield, Dan Wesson, Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Walther subcompacts. For revolvers, Ruger and Smith & Wesson are recommended. For .308 rifles, Aero Precision or S&W M&P10 are suggested, and for 12ga shotguns, Mossberg Maverick 88 or Remington 870 are better choices.

Why did the Honest Outlaw regret buying the Kel-Tec PF-9?

The Honest Outlaw found the Kel-Tec PF-9 9mm to be unshootable due to extreme recoil and poor traction. It also suffered from significant reliability issues, failing to function correctly with various types of ammunition.

What were the main problems with the DPMS G2 Recon .308 rifle?

The DPMS G2 Recon .308 failed to function out of the box and required a bolt resize. Even after repairs, it remained unreliable, inaccurate with a 1-1.5 MOA grouping, and exhibited excessive recoil.

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