Have you ever wanted a certain type of Firearm for a long time, then when you convinced yourself to buy one were disappointed?

Nope. What happens in my case is for guns I have had to save up a really long time to buy, I either find out that I really don't want it before I save up enough for it or I became very sure of my decision before the happy day arrives. Not saying I'm smarter than the rest, just that it seems to workout that way for me.

Only every time I buy one.

For pistol grip shotgun...Mossberg Flex!

Mossberg Flex.

Nope. Never bought any gun that I didn't already have a whole lot of hands on experience with. I've inherited or been given a few oddballs but I don't have anything invested in those so it doesn't hurt my feelings if they turn out to be, uh... underperformers? Yeah, I got a raven that way.

( anyone who intentionally buys a "pistol grip only"...deserves to be taken...imho ) They are very limited in their use. The best shotgun, for accessories, that I ever bought, was a Hatsen Optima pump...it came with a pistol grip only, a traditional stock and a side folder....all for $300 cnd. great deal. Live & learn. Anyway, the one I was disappointed in...was a SKS....way too heavy and bulky. Not what I had envisioned.

No I have not. But when I start looking for a certain gun, or type of gun, I understand the drawbacks that that gun has, as well as the points that drew me to it in the first place.

A sabot slug gun. I had a Mossy 500 slug gun. I know a lot of guys swear by them, but I just couldn't get into it. After about $75-$100 worth of slugs and 2 range trips I still couldn't find ammo it liked and would group well with. I thought it was shooter error so I brought my .44 along on the second trip. 100yds with the .44 is no problem (rifle), but the Mossy wasn't having it. Don't get me wrong, I love the 500, but I'm off sabot slugs for good. Traded that gun for a T/C front stuffer and haven't looked back.

Yep, a Charter Arms AR-7. Man, I wanted that thing forever! I'd wanted one of those ever since the first time I saw from Russia with Love. That was back in the days before the internet and I had to go looking through actual magazines to find pictures of them and read about them once I found out it was real! My folks were very opposed to me buying a gun while I lived at home, and I didn't really have money for such when in college (or didn't think I did) and finally, I am out and living on my own with a job and everything ... and find out the Charter Arms went out of business and didn't make them any more. Dammit!

I really didn't know anything about the gun market back then, and so it went the back burner for awhile, and my wife would harangue me about wanting to buy a gun (she is now an ex, for many reasons, but that being one) so I didn't really think about it. Until ... an ex Marine came to work for me in a machine shop I was managing. He was seriously into guns and took me to a gun show where I found a vintage Charter Arms AR-7 in nearly mint condition! $100 later it was in my hands with 2 magazines.

Turns out - it is a really cheaply made rifle. I could tell even then. The barrel would come loose. The sights were terrible, it had feeding problems. It was just not particularly satisfying. So ultimately I sold it and about 20 years later finally bought a Marlin Papoose that I like significant better.

However ... if anyone decided to take that design and make a high quality version of that gun ... I'd still buy it in a heart beat.

Thinkingblade

Yes, a Walther PPK/S, did not live up to my expectations. I think the Bursa is a much better gun for much less cost.

Not yet...

Yep, My first AR. My FFL guy got it and called me to come pick it up. I opened the box and had never seen a plastic gun up close before. It looked like a kids toy. First thought was well I know I can sell the POS everyone wants one of these. Then I pick it up to confirm the serial number with the paperwork. It sounded like junk in your hands. I cleared it, and set it down to lean on the wall. It went Boing. I told my friend what a POS plastic toy gun.

When I got home, I decided well i would take the thing to the range and at least shoot it before selling it. Was kind of impressed, it certainly was not the equal of any other rifle I owned,but, 1" at 100 not that bad and were factory loads. So I zeroed the sights, took it out the next evening to a groundhog field. First groundhog offered a safe shot at a running groundhog at about 100-125 yards. Didn't miss. Of course a groundhog is not known to be the most "fleet footed" critter out there but I was impressed none the less. The rifle began to grow on me. Then I noticed with all the plastic, and the finish on the metal maintenance was very easy. Chuck it in the truck no need to worry about marking or denting the wood. Well I kept it and STILL have it. Now I honestly believe and hope Eugene Stoner died a millionaire for this excellent rifle. He certainly deserves it.

I have a Mossey 500 pistol grip for my house gun. Yes, I cut the forcing cone out, and added weight, a heavy folding shoulder stock, with the idea of taming the recoil, which it did. Mine ended up about 11 pounds loaded. HOWEVER, I can and do shoot Skeet often from the hip a few rounds with the guys. We regularly hit about 23 out of 25. So can shoot from the hip undoubtedly. ( by the way we do not do this in front of others, not an exhibition, and certainly NOT for everyone ) I do like my mossy. OOOO, a side note, with the folding stock you can NOT get to the safety with it folded, so I do not use it. The safety is to rack a shell up to the chamber. As long as the action is open that is the safety. Again NOT FOR EVERYONE.