How do guns die?

[rvb]

Here's how I killed one. https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/78818-busted_barrel_beretta_92_a.html

Lots of rounds. It could have had a new barrel installed and frame rails welded, but I decided it was done.

(2nd time in 24 hrs I've referenced that thread....)

-rvb

 

[minx]

The good ones go to the great safe in the sky.
The bad ones go to the getto. (and exchanged for $50 on a gun buy media event)

 

[JettaKnight]

Here's how I killed one. https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/78818-busted_barrel_beretta_92_a.html

Lots of rounds. It could have had a new barrel installed and frame rails welded, but I decided it was done.

(2nd time in 24 hrs I've referenced that thread....)

-rvb

Did you find a stupid buy back event and get some money for it?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Dumbest ass glock bashing thread ever seen.....

Don't get your panties in a bunch.

 

[Fullmag]

Have old shotgun, side by side, last time it went hunting both barrels went off at the same time. Several years ago had to replace firing pin, now something else.

Get rid it, never. Just put the ol'girl up 'cause it was the finest handling shotgun I've had and my Dad left it to me.

 

[Libertarian01]

To All,

Old guns never die; they just fade away...

Regards,

Doug

 

[Kirk Freeman]

How do guns die?

Kirk touches them. No, really, I broke a Ruger without shooting it.

Sar qi with guns I guess. I have broken many, one in half.

 

[cityartisan]

If only there where Sears Craftsman firearms. You could trade in your broken one for a brand new one at no charge!

 

[indiucky]

I know up north somewhere a Ruger SR 1911 that belonged to a guy named Andy was shoved near another man's "twig and berries". The gun died that day but from what I understand the thread is still going strong.

 

[charley59]

I am convinced that ALL centerfire DA revolvers will eventually have timing issues. Springs on guns will need to be replaced. Generally, my pistols (Glock, Ruger, 1911) have required fewer repairs/ parts replacement than my revolvers (Smith, Ruger). My Glock 17 Gen 1 is 24 years old, and has fired more than 40K rounds, probably 95% of those were lead bullet reloads. I started loading for this Glock before I heard that lead bullets were taboo for the Glock. Too late now. Darn gun just keeps shooting like when it was new, and NO KABOOM.
Any gun can have a catastrophic failure, but it usually occurs with new guns (undetected defect when the gun leaves the factory), improperly loaded ammunition, or a bore obstruction. Old or heavily used guns just wear out and quit working. And those old guns can be repaired for money, provided parts are still available.

 

[charley59]

I am convinced that ALL centerfire DA revolvers will eventually have timing issues. Springs on guns will need to be replaced. Generally, my pistols (Glock, Ruger, 1911) have required fewer repairs/ parts replacement than my revolvers (Smith, Ruger). My Glock 17 Gen 1 is 24 years old, and has fired more than 40K rounds, probably 95% of those were lead bullet reloads. I started loading for this Glock before I heard that lead bullets were taboo for the Glock. Too late now. Darn gun just keeps shooting like when it was new, and NO KABOOM.
Any gun can have a catastrophic failure, but it usually occurs with new guns (undetected defect when the gun leaves the factory), improperly loaded ammunition, or a bore obstruction. Old or heavily used guns just wear out and quit working. And those old guns can be repaired for money, provided parts are still available.

 

[findingZzero]

""How do guns die?""

Peacefully, asleep in their holsters, if they're lucky.

 

[superjoe76]

Old Guns don't die, they fade away.

 

[sprint395]

All guns will die except for lever actions and mosin-nagants

 

[DarkRose]

the only way a gun truly dies is from politicians. (de-milling or scrapping.)