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 purchasing, detailing significant reliability issues, poor ergonomics, and catastrophic failures. He emphasizes the importance of choosing proven alternatives from reputable manufacturers like Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger, based on extensive hands-on testing and experience. This review highlights common pitfalls in firearm selection, particularly with budget or less established brands.

Quick Summary

The Honest Outlaw identifies seven firearms he regrets buying due to critical issues like unreliability, poor ergonomics, and catastrophic failures. He strongly advises seeking proven alternatives from manufacturers such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger, emphasizing the importance of reliability over price or aesthetics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  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 reasons firearms are regretted purchases?

Regretted firearm purchases often stem from significant reliability issues, poor ergonomics like bad triggers or grips, excessive recoil making them unshootable, and catastrophic failures that render the firearm useless or dangerous. High cost with poor resale value is also a factor.

Which firearms did the Honest Outlaw regret buying?

The Honest Outlaw listed the Wilson Combat Ultra Light Carry, Kel-Tec PF-9, Taurus 608, Kahr CW380, Remington RP9, DPMS G2 Recon, and Century Arms Ultra 87 as firearms he wished he hadn't bought due to various performance and reliability problems.

What are reliable alternatives to commonly problematic firearms?

For pistols, reliable alternatives include models from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Walther, Ruger, and Sig Sauer. For rifles, Aero Precision and Smith & Wesson M&P10 are suggested. For shotguns, Mossberg and Remington 870 are recommended over budget clones.

What does MOA mean in terms of firearm accuracy?

MOA stands for Minute of Angle, a standard measurement for firearm accuracy. One MOA at 100 yards equates to roughly a 1-inch group. The DPMS G2 Recon was noted to have accuracy issues, falling within the 1-1.5 MOA range even after repairs.

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