Guns you avoid

[Da stump]

careful of the old 30-40 craig, it can develop cracks in the bolt that can fail and you could end up with the bolt driven into your eye. 

[tgomez]

High point, new england firearms, rossi, and any firearms not made in US

[follow maggie]

Glock. Good quality guns, but I cannot shoot them to save my life with the safety in the trigger like they have. Don't know why.

[pianoman9701]

I am not a big fan of any Remington's besides the 870. Also not a big tikka fan I know lots of guys love em but if I want a cheap, light, accurate rifle I'll stick with my savage axis.

I bought a model 700 classic in the early 70s in .30-06 and the gun has performed well every time out. I love that gun. I also have a 12 gauge 1187 that's been a good gun, but the recoil track inside the action has become razor sharp over the years and if I'm not careful when I clean it, I get cut. I had a problem with the ejector arms but replaced those and it works flawlessly. I upgraded the barrel to a 28" and it's a goose killin' machine.

[Jonathan_S]

Glock

[netcoyote]

Just could never warm up to the whole AR thing. Looked at 100's of 'em, but just could never get myself to open a wallet for one. Got many brands of revolvers, semi's, rifles and shotguns...just no room in the safe for an AR and have no intention of making room. Don't mind that others like them and I have shot a few...it's just one of those things.

[timberfaller]

Quality First , having been at it since I was 14,almost 60 now.   I know what to look for and stay away from!

I haven't purchased a NEW firearm in years, IF you catch my drift!

[JimmyHoffa]

Quality First , having been at it since I was 14,almost 60 now.   I know what to look for and stay away from!

I haven't purchased a NEW firearm in years, IF you catch my drift!

I do (think so anyways).  And I think you can still get good quality stuff but it is a different 'grade' and you pay a lot more, whereas the old stuff it was standard. 

[pianoman9701]

Just could never warm up to the whole AR thing. Looked at 100's of 'em, but just could never get myself to open a wallet for one. Got many brands of revolvers, semi's, rifles and shotguns...just no room in the safe for an AR and have no intention of making room. Don't mind that others like them and I have shot a few...it's just one of those things.

I always felt the same about ARs until I built one to look the way I wanted it this year. It took about 5 months and a lot of help from biggerhammer. In addition, I'm able to have another upper built in a different caliber so that I can shoot different calibers, which is awesome. The 6.5mm I have now is about a buck a pull, but it's good for all big game. I intend to do something like the 5.56mm so I won't have to spend so much money shooting it. All I'll need to do is switch out the scope and bi-pod and I'm all set with another caliber. I don't see buying another conventional firearm anytime in the near future. I'm hooked.

[h20hunter]

I hear you on AR's. I'm the same way with any gun with a de-cocker. I know they are proven but I simply can't get past dropping the hammer with that much force knowing a round is in the chamber. Its just me. I've got no problem handling the weapon in a safe manner and me lowering the hammer if needed. However, flipping the doomawhidget and the hammer smaking down....I can't do it.

[PolarBear]

I've never been a fan of AK47's (or 74's). I know they have a reputation of being reliable, but I just think they are ugly, and there's the whole anti-American aspect of them...

The older ones (and possibly still do) had a half dozen parts that you could reassemble backwards.  Also do not like Glocks.  I would take a shot out Sig over a Glock any day.

[MP123]

I've never been a fan of AK47's (or 74's). I know they have a reputation of being reliable, but I just think they are ugly, and there's the whole anti-American aspect of them...

Same here.  Every time I see an AK I can't help thinking of Russians, Chi-Coms, Vietcong, Hamas, African Warlords, ISIS, and so on.  Pretty much the weapon of choice for our enemies for the last 50 years or so.

[huntnphool]

Not to discount your opinion but Ruger is my go to hunting rifle. Trigger sux to be fair.

 +1, my go to rifle.

[Mongo Hunter]

Kinda surprised at all the Remington ones. I know they were never considered top of the line but they have served me well. 2 700's, 2 870's and a 788. all have been great. 1 700 is an old 30-06 from the 70's I believe (it was my dads) that doesn't even have the floor plate to drop the shells out. I thought about "updating" it to at least a floor plate but I like the novelty I guess. the other 700 is a 2004 or so 7mm RemMag and is my go to hunting rifle (pre recall too lol). one of the 870's I recently upgraded to (or downgraded depending on your taste) a tactical shotgun (short barrel, extended mag, upgraded follower, side saddle blah blah blah). again has served me well. well cant all be winner I guess 

[andy*]

I'm a blue steel and wood stock kinda guy.
Anything that is black, plastic, tactical or in the latest fad cartridge I avoid.
Nothing wrong with anyone liking or owning those above choices, just not for me...
Andy