[bmwcyle]

Buying less expensive guns can be a problem. My Taurus PT 99 9MM took new springs after 20 years. It is still one of the best firing guns I own. You should fire high quality guns to know how well a gun can fire. Then if you buy a less expensive gun, you will know to return a lemon. I have not had to do that yet.

[tcostell]

I don't know ... I'm not much of a pistolier, but I've had really great luck with other low priced guns.

My Stoeger 2000 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun is as fast cycling and reliable as any gun I own. I have a Mossberg Silver Reserve O/U that I've put 15,000 rounds through without a hitch and still closes tight. Just this past weekend I shot two 24's and a 23 with it.

And my main "practice rifle" is a Moisin Nagant model 91 that will put 5 shots in 2 inches at 100 yards. Not a one of those guns cost me more than $400 with the taxes and fees included, and I've never had a problem.