Geneseo1911
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Chrome Llama pseudo-1911 (ghettofabulous)(not mine). It wasn't even that bad, though. I've had pretty darn good luck with autos. Maybe that's why I've never gotten into wheelguns.
What is the most unreliable semi auto you have shot ?
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Ohio Gun Guy
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Hungarian FEG..... .32acp
Jambed every 2-3 rounds, Until I used Focci Ammo. Not One jamb with Focci. Go Figure?
Jambed every 2-3 rounds, Until I used Focci Ammo. Not One jamb with Focci. Go Figure?
A Ruger P97 from hell. From Day 1 it would "pop" rounds up and out of the magazine when the slide went back in recoil. Sometimes the round would just go flying by and the gun load the next round ok; other times it would jam the nose of the round into the rear of the barrel. Spent a year and some 1200 meticulously documented rounds (with charts and graphs, no less) fighting that thing. Sent it into Ruger twice not to mention swapping out parts, mags, you name it. Finally Ruger offered to take it back, destroy it, and send me a NIB one in exchange. I took them up on it, and sold the second one without even test firing it. I actually liked the gun when it worked, but after that experience I was all done with Ruger centerfire autos.
I have another that is probably even worse, but since I bought it as a curio and paperweight it is less aggravating. It's the reincarnated Whitney Wolverine .22 by Olympic Arms. Very cool looking retro 1950s autopistol updated in polymer. It is as unreliable as it is good looking. Ammo that my Ruger auto loves doesn't work at all well; nor does any other I've tried. The manual recommends Stingers which are pretty expensive for plinking--and the gun still doesn't work properly. Contacted the mfr. but they could care less. I think they still advertise the gun for sale.
For these and other reasons I am primarily a revolver man. the exceptions are 1911s and BHPs. No others need apply...
I have another that is probably even worse, but since I bought it as a curio and paperweight it is less aggravating. It's the reincarnated Whitney Wolverine .22 by Olympic Arms. Very cool looking retro 1950s autopistol updated in polymer. It is as unreliable as it is good looking. Ammo that my Ruger auto loves doesn't work at all well; nor does any other I've tried. The manual recommends Stingers which are pretty expensive for plinking--and the gun still doesn't work properly. Contacted the mfr. but they could care less. I think they still advertise the gun for sale.
For these and other reasons I am primarily a revolver man. the exceptions are 1911s and BHPs. No others need apply...
JohnnyOrygun
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Tangfolio cz clone, my first semi auto... what a hunk of junk, ftf, fte, and just a total frustrating failure (TFF), I am not sure of the spelling of Tangfolio, but I do know it was an Italian. I ended up trading it straight across for a 10/22 that was just as bad, but I think the 10/22's problem was the after market 30 rnd magazine as all of my other 10/22's have been great.
ljnowell
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It would have to be a tossup between a sigma my brother bought(even when it did shoot it was as inaccurate as could be) and a colt 1911. The 1911 would choke and fail to feed everything you could throw at it. LRN, FMJ, etc. We used to laugh and call it a single shot 1911. Tried dozens of mags. Had an uncle who was a 1911 guy he did everything he could think of short of a barrel replacement. It was a nearly new gun at that. Older model but had hardly any ran though it (you couldnt practically). Damn thing would jam loading the first round off the mag.
jpwilly
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Llama MiniMax 45ACP but once I got the mags reworked and the feed ramp polished no more problems...still have it.
makarovnik
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Thompson (Kahr Arms) 1911A1 GI. Piece of crap. My Hi-Point was way more accurate and reliable.
possum
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funny that this is asked, the most unreliable semi auto that i have shot, which i happened to have owned was a ruger p345, the funny thing is that it was the cheapest handgun i have ever bought and the most accurate too. I normally don't like to sell guns, but there was a combat focus shooting class a a few weeks ago and i wanted to go so i let the ruger go.
easyrider604
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VEGA 1911 clone in stainless. It jammed more than it fired. My first 1911. Swapped my vintage Moto Guzzi V-7 for it, 22 yrs ago when I was young and stupid. Still miss that Guzzi.
Good thing I did not give up on the 1911 design.
After I gave that POS away, owned about a dozen various excellent Colts, Springfield Armories, Remington Rands (transformed into pinguns) that performed nearly flawlessly.
Good thing I did not give up on the 1911 design.
After I gave that POS away, owned about a dozen various excellent Colts, Springfield Armories, Remington Rands (transformed into pinguns) that performed nearly flawlessly.
Dean Williams
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I'm surprised Jennings hasn't shown up numerous times. Maybe it's just taken for granted as one of the worst.
Well, that's mine. I think I've had it for 25 years and it still hasn't made it through it's first 50 rounds. It's never even made it through two consecutive rounds.
The worst "real" semi auto I've had would be a Llama in 38 super. Jam, bang, jam, bang, jam, jam, bang, jam, reload. It looked nice, though.
Well, that's mine. I think I've had it for 25 years and it still hasn't made it through it's first 50 rounds. It's never even made it through two consecutive rounds.
The worst "real" semi auto I've had would be a Llama in 38 super. Jam, bang, jam, bang, jam, jam, bang, jam, reload. It looked nice, though.
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S & W 39, it was a pos. jammed all the time even with S & W ammo of the time
Treo
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I'm surprised.
There are a couple of people that post here that get absolutely apoplectic when I mention that I've had less than completely satisfactory experiences W/ the Llamas I've owned.
I expect them to ride down out of the hills at any moment to let you all know that Llamas are wonderful firearms and I'm a liar
There are a couple of people that post here that get absolutely apoplectic when I mention that I've had less than completely satisfactory experiences W/ the Llamas I've owned.
I expect them to ride down out of the hills at any moment to let you all know that Llamas are wonderful firearms and I'm a liar
janobles14
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para double stack 1911. i think it was anorexic. wouldnt eat a thing.
Kahr PM9. Total POS that didn't work after two trips to Kahr. It suffered mostly from FTF problems along with a trigger that failed to reset every other trigger pull. It was unreliable and dangerous.
I've owned or still own Glocks, an H&K, Walther P99, XDs, and even a Ruger LCP. None of those guns have ever given me a single problem. I just bought my first 1911 (new Colt Commander) and I hope it will be as reliable as the rest of my guns after I take it to the range sometime in the near future.
I think the reason you see so many Kimbers listed is simply because Kimber sells so many 1911s and 1911s aren't all EXACTLY the same like a Glock or XD is. They are more prone to inconsistencies in the manufacturing process, no matter who the manufacturer is. That's why one guy will swear his Kimber sucked, but loves his Springfield or Colt. Works the other way around too...some guys will say they have 4 Kimbers and they are all flawless, but won't touch another Springfield or Colt after one bad experience.
I've owned or still own Glocks, an H&K, Walther P99, XDs, and even a Ruger LCP. None of those guns have ever given me a single problem. I just bought my first 1911 (new Colt Commander) and I hope it will be as reliable as the rest of my guns after I take it to the range sometime in the near future.
I think the reason you see so many Kimbers listed is simply because Kimber sells so many 1911s and 1911s aren't all EXACTLY the same like a Glock or XD is. They are more prone to inconsistencies in the manufacturing process, no matter who the manufacturer is. That's why one guy will swear his Kimber sucked, but loves his Springfield or Colt. Works the other way around too...some guys will say they have 4 Kimbers and they are all flawless, but won't touch another Springfield or Colt after one bad experience.
zignal_zero
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GJgo -
that's wild that you had so much problems with the DE. i had a Baby Eagle in 9mm. it was the weapon i went through the academy with, i put THOUSANDS of rounds through it within weeks and cleaned it so rarely that i actually changed their policy on inspections. i NEVER had the slightest hiccup out of that piece. i wonder if yours were exceptions or if mine was.
that's wild that you had so much problems with the DE. i had a Baby Eagle in 9mm. it was the weapon i went through the academy with, i put THOUSANDS of rounds through it within weeks and cleaned it so rarely that i actually changed their policy on inspections. i NEVER had the slightest hiccup out of that piece. i wonder if yours were exceptions or if mine was.
It's a tie between a Ruger SR9 and a PA-63.
The SR9 was beating itself to death and peening the top of the barrel lug(I am not technically saavy, so if that doesn't make sense let me know". The metal was literally smushing. The magazines were SO TIGHT that they would crack when trying to load more than a few rounds. The WORST problem, however, was that the trigger would break inconsistently with each pull. Sometimes, it would fire extremely early in the pull. The other time, it would be pulled all the way back and nothing....then...BOOM.
The PA-63 was/is just a jam o matic, but still fun.
The SR9 was beating itself to death and peening the top of the barrel lug(I am not technically saavy, so if that doesn't make sense let me know". The metal was literally smushing. The magazines were SO TIGHT that they would crack when trying to load more than a few rounds. The WORST problem, however, was that the trigger would break inconsistently with each pull. Sometimes, it would fire extremely early in the pull. The other time, it would be pulled all the way back and nothing....then...BOOM.
The PA-63 was/is just a jam o matic, but still fun.
My friend's Colt 1991, though it was not the firearm but his lack of cleaning that made it jam every other shot. A quick field strip and clean had it running like a champ.
The Bushmaster
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Glock Boom-a-matic...
I carry a Kimber UCC II. Over 2,000 rounds through it with no problems. Guess that's one for Kimber.
I carry a Kimber UCC II. Over 2,000 rounds through it with no problems. Guess that's one for Kimber.
atblis
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Hungarian Hipower. What a piece of crap.
The Lone Haranguer
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Taurus PT945, Para-Ordnance P12-45, SIG Revolution Carry, Colt Combat Commander.
Macmac
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Kimber DCP Pro II.. It worked ok, but flung hulls into my face..
I sent it back and they seemed to have fixed it by grinding the ejector face roughly..
Probably will get traded since i don't really trust it. A new gun out of the box should run right the first time.
I don't buy into the 500 rnds break in Kimber relies on to do the gunsmithing either.
I have a old worn Remingtom Rand that always works, always feeds, and is 100% trust worthy..
I sent it back and they seemed to have fixed it by grinding the ejector face roughly..
Probably will get traded since i don't really trust it. A new gun out of the box should run right the first time.
I don't buy into the 500 rnds break in Kimber relies on to do the gunsmithing either.
I have a old worn Remingtom Rand that always works, always feeds, and is 100% trust worthy..
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Bad Baby Eagle??
Really??
I am totally surprised. My Full Size Steel Frame Baby Eagle 9mm has been like a dream. ONLY problem I ever had with it was due to a faulty magazine which I think got dropped. It would FTF on about the 4th round every time. But all my other magazines work fine with it. All were factory Baby Eagle or CZ mags that I used.
Were yours polymer frames? Were they full size or compact/sub-compact?
If you got a couple of bad Baby Eagles, I'd contact Magnum Research. Their customer service has been very good when I called to ask about possible modifications to mine.
Really??
I am totally surprised. My Full Size Steel Frame Baby Eagle 9mm has been like a dream. ONLY problem I ever had with it was due to a faulty magazine which I think got dropped. It would FTF on about the 4th round every time. But all my other magazines work fine with it. All were factory Baby Eagle or CZ mags that I used.
Were yours polymer frames? Were they full size or compact/sub-compact?
If you got a couple of bad Baby Eagles, I'd contact Magnum Research. Their customer service has been very good when I called to ask about possible modifications to mine.
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