Here’s a potentially interesting topic for discussion.
A few years ago (as a beginning shooter) I bought several guns that were a good idea at the time but quickly turned into “what was I thinking†guns that I traded, sold or exiled to the back of a locker. After some time, practice, and some lessons, I gave some of these guns another try and no longer remember why they gave me problems. In my case these were guns I was not ready for as a novice (I realize everyone’s skills progress at a different rate).
A few examples:
S&W 442/642 – The 2nd gun I bought when I started shooting. I could not get the hang of the small size or the double-action only. I sold it.
After a year and a half of shooting I bought another 642 and it’s now one of my favorites.
NAA mini revolver – I could not hit anything with it. Sold it.
2 years later I got the bug for a mini again, bought one and am now a pretty good shot with it.
My list could go on, but you get the idea.
Anyone else?
A few years ago (as a beginning shooter) I bought several guns that were a good idea at the time but quickly turned into “what was I thinking†guns that I traded, sold or exiled to the back of a locker. After some time, practice, and some lessons, I gave some of these guns another try and no longer remember why they gave me problems. In my case these were guns I was not ready for as a novice (I realize everyone’s skills progress at a different rate).
A few examples:
S&W 442/642 – The 2nd gun I bought when I started shooting. I could not get the hang of the small size or the double-action only. I sold it.
After a year and a half of shooting I bought another 642 and it’s now one of my favorites.
NAA mini revolver – I could not hit anything with it. Sold it.
2 years later I got the bug for a mini again, bought one and am now a pretty good shot with it.
My list could go on, but you get the idea.
Anyone else?