Handgun: Biggest Disappointment?

I have 2 disappointments with handguns.

1. Beretta 3032 tomcat, blued version, the frame cracked after only two magazines through it. I wish I had done a little more research before buying this one.

2. Ruger P90DC - I received this one as gift from my father many years ago, and I have to say by far it was the worst handgun I have ever owned. The slide cracked after a few hundred rounds, not to mention that I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Immediately after getting the gun fixed I sold it and bought a Springfield 1911.
 
1. Beretta 3032 tomcat, blued version, the frame cracked after only two magazines through it. I wish I had done a little more research before buying this one.

2. Ruger P90DC - I received this one as gift from my father many years ago, and I have to say by far it was the worst handgun I have ever owned. The slide cracked after a few hundred rounds, not to mention that I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with it.
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Wow! Beretta should turn out something better than that!

I had a KP90DC and I liked the gun (it was stolen). A little on the large size but a decent shooter. I've actually seen a couple of references to them being "almost target quality". Typically the Ruger guns are considered fairly sturdy.

I guess it goes to show that any manufacture can turn out some lemons.

Ken
 
Glock 21 .45 acp...Why? I bought one 3 months after they came out based on so many people raving about glocks. Took it to the range once, it shot well, fed well and was accurate. BUT, I could not get comfortable with the grips, I did not like the idea of a striker instead of traditional hammer and there was no external safety. Plus the added fact that for me, the glock design just does not even consider aesthetics in their equation for making handguns.
 
About 10 years ago a 4" full lug 686 I ordered, when it came, the barrel was twisted a good 1/8 off center. Sent it back and got another quickly which was/is nice, but it burned me out on ordering/watching for new Smith models, I don't know how that thing made it past inspector 12, it was a easy visual snag for anyone that cared, and whoever ended up with it got took. Then the locks came so I think I've bought my last new Smith and Wesson revolver. Found a different brand.
 
Lately two S&W'S A M&P 9mm full size that had to be sent back twice due to FTE's two - three out of every five fired, and horrible accuracy due to a barrel that had massive tool marks in the bore. Then a S&W P99 45acp that kept rubbing the recoil spring against the barrel wearing it 25% off in less than 200 rounds. All they did was replace the spring, same problem, gun returned to dealer.

A Mauser M2 45acp that was a total jamamatic, returned to dealer.

A EEA 40 cal that couldn't empty a clip before it emptied the safety on the ground, returned this also.

A colt 10mm Delta elite that would only feed ball, sent it back to colt. They returned it with a 45acp magazine and it still jammed. Returned to dealer.

I am sure there's a couple more I have forgotten.
Out of more pistols and revolvers than I can remember ( over 100 ) I have had few functional problems. I think that speaks well of the industry as a whole. Then again I try to stay away from the bottom feeders.
 
This is EASY!

Ruger P345

It was broken first time I saw it (graduation gift). The hammer pivot pin would walk out if I even cycled the action without the magazine in. I absolutely loathe those guns. I traded it in when I got it back from Ruger the second time and (made sure it worked first). I've seen the gun at the local shop three times in 2 years. I remember the serial number.:barf:
 
Most Glocks have been disappointing to me based on their rep.
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Glocks are likely the most reliable gun out there. Human error is what I see in the majority of Glock failures. A lot of people over oil a Glock and that causes problems. Some limp wrist the gun and have problems. A sheriff's deputy that I am friends with has ran over 30,000 rounds through his this year alone and never a single malfunction. I have shot over 6,000 rounds through each of three Glocks this year and not a single problem.

I actually hate Glocks. They are ugly, look like a childs toy, feel wrong in my hand and do not even look like a duty weapon. But they work well, last forever and are indestructible.

Give me a Colt 1911 or a S&W model 66 or 686 and I will be happy but give me a Glock for durability.
 
I had a Ruger Security Six with the most horrendous trigger ever. Also it would not eat lead bullets. Sold it at a loss unfortunately. I have been somewhat sour to ruger revolvers ever since.
 
Kel-Tech 380 real crap all I heard and read was what a great gun it is.$120. in ammo and never found anything it would feed.Bought a Interarms PPK likes all 6 loads I bought.
 
This thread is a chuckle. We are making progress at showing that no manufacturer, absolutely none, have perfect records, LOL.

Ken
 
tec 22. It consistantly jammed every 2 or 3 rounds. I didn't expect much from it, but getting through most mags without a malfunction doesn't seem to be too much to ask.
 
I had to have a Walther PPK, maybe because Bond, James Bond did. It was beautifully made and worked well. It also had a horrible trigger, was heavier than its competition due to being all steel (which could be good as well as bad depending on what you want). And worst, for me, was that I could count on my hand getting cut up by the slide any time I shot the thing. Yes, I could avoid that by gripping the weapon carefully, but taking the time for an exact placement of hand on grip is not something you want to have to do with a pocket-sized self defense gun.
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Hafoc, I was getting ready to write a post on the PPK myself, but then I read your post.

No need for me to add anything....you covered it all quite well.:D
 
Para Ordnance 1911 45acp. This thing would not lock the slide back on the last shot and their customer service did nothing to help fix it. Now I got a sweet Kimber Stainless II in my safe, now my dad wants one too.:rolleyes:
 
I've never been disappointed with the performance of any of my handguns. As far as quality, the only frustration I've ever had was with a Ruger Mk.III target model. It's as accurate as any pistol I've ever handled, and I don't have a problem with disassembly. The front sight isn't happy unless its coming loose. I tried loctite multiple times and it never held, it got to the point where I had to snug that screw every 20-30 rounds. Of course the threads are gone now, so I'm gunna have to drill and tap and possibly helicoil that little sucker.
 
Handgun Biggest Disappointment

Two weeks ago I bought a Walther PK380 at a gun show. When I got it home and read the manual, I decided my Walther PPK/S was much better for me. Of course it is twice the price. I have a Walther PK380 for sale, NIB, for $ 330 which is what I paid for it. The PK380 is a fine pistol for non-leo users, that can learn the operation of it from the ground up. For a retired peace officer it operates differently than my training of many years, the PPK/S doesnt. I carry a S&W CS45, the PPK/s I use as a backup pistol. Their operation is very similar.
 
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