A necessity?

Szusa071 · January 15, 2011, 01:17 PM

Just wondering if you guys would consider it a necessity to actually shoot a gun before making a purchase. I know it would be a preference for everyone but if a deal is to be had sometimes I just don't see how it is always possible.

Just wanted to get you peoples take on it.

9mm · January 15, 2011, 01:55 PM

You can not always shoot a gun before you buy it. I would look for reviews on firearm forums such as these. Almost bought a revolver, after shooting it. Was a peice of crap. taurus model 85.... was not hitting where I was shooting @ 7 yards. I have seen some taurus explode and break. Not saying that other gun's do not, but I hear of it more with taurus. Sorry but I hate taurus..

Look at taurus, and charterarms... under $350 for revolvers, the cheapest on the market. You get what you PAY FOR.

it's ok if you are going to beat it up at the range, but IMHO never a SD/CCW weapon.

Can not go wrong with a glock unless you do not like the feel of it.

egor20 · January 15, 2011, 02:04 PM

A necessity no, a preference yes, I've never had the opportunity to fire a P-08 Luger, but if I had some money burning my pocket and saw one at a gunshow, I'd grab it. It's a very High preference though, if you are considering it for a HD/SD weapon though. As 9mm said if you can't pre-shoot it, then read about others experience on this and other gun forums.

Cheapshooter · January 15, 2011, 02:04 PM

Do you mean a specific individual firearm like a test drive of a used car, or just a generic test to see if you like the way a certain type of gun handles?
If it is a used gun, and the seller allows it, shooting the gun to check it's shootability wouldn't be a bad idea.
If it is a new gun, and you just don't know how it handles for you, then renting one of the same model at a range would also be a good idea.
For my own personal choice, I just buy what I like, and adapt to it's ergonomics when I shoot it.

Sevens · January 15, 2011, 02:10 PM

In my life, I've only ever had one opportunity to do exactly that. (I bought it)

Sure, it would be great... goodness no, not a necessity whatsoever.

(as a side note, I've always been the kind of shooter that finds it easy to adapt to different firearms, rather than one who needs to make a firearm "fit me." No disrespect to others, just how it seems to be)

January 15, 2011, 01:17 PM	#1
Szusa071 Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Posts: 3	A necessity? Just wondering if you guys would consider it a necessity to actually shoot a gun before making a purchase. I know it would be a preference for everyone but if a deal is to be had sometimes I just don't see how it is always possible. Just wanted to get you peoples take on it.

January 15, 2011, 02:04 PM	#3
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	A necessity no, a preference yes, I've never had the opportunity to fire a P-08 Luger, but if I had some money burning my pocket and saw one at a gunshow, I'd grab it. It's a very High preference though, if you are considering it for a HD/SD weapon though. As 9mm said if you can't pre-shoot it, then read about others experience on this and other gun forums. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

January 15, 2011, 02:04 PM	#4
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Do you mean a specific individual firearm like a test drive of a used car, or just a generic test to see if you like the way a certain type of gun handles? If it is a used gun, and the seller allows it, shooting the gun to check it's shootability wouldn't be a bad idea. If it is a new gun, and you just don't know how it handles for you, then renting one of the same model at a range would also be a good idea. For my own personal choice, I just buy what I like, and adapt to it's ergonomics when I shoot it. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

January 15, 2011, 02:10 PM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	In my life, I've only ever had one opportunity to do exactly that. (I bought it) Sure, it would be great... goodness no, not a necessity whatsoever. (as a side note, I've always been the kind of shooter that finds it easy to adapt to different firearms, rather than one who needs to make a firearm "fit me." No disrespect to others, just how it seems to be) __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

January 15, 2011, 01:55 PM	#2
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	You can not always shoot a gun before you buy it. I would look for reviews on firearm forums such as these. Almost bought a revolver, after shooting it. Was a peice of crap. taurus model 85.... was not hitting where I was shooting @ 7 yards. I have seen some taurus explode and break. Not saying that other gun's do not, but I hear of it more with taurus. Sorry but I hate taurus.. Look at taurus, and charterarms... under $350 for revolvers, the cheapest on the market. You get what you PAY FOR. it's ok if you are going to beat it up at the range, but IMHO never a SD/CCW weapon. Can not go wrong with a glock unless you do not like the feel of it.