My worst purchase was a Smith & Wesson model 17. it was a beautiful looking 22 caliber revolver I purchased new in 1990. the first time I took it to the range I had multiple misfires. I thought it could be the ammunition I was using and tried other brands with no improvement. To make matters worse, my old Harrington and Richardson 22 would shoot everything I put in it without a hiccup, including the ammo the Smith was having problems with. I sent it back to Smith and Wesson three times but they never were able to fix it. Ultimately I sold it with full disclosure at a loss and went with a Ruger Single Six. My H&R is still in my gun safe and shooting great, I guess price does not always mean better
