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Old 03-03-2005, 08:46 AM   #1
 
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Default What characteristics do you like in a Gun ?

Which of the below listed attributes are important to you?
1. Styling
2. Accuracy
3. Dependability
4. Manufacturers reputation
5. Name Brand Recognition
6. Overall Quality
7. Price
8. Being the envy of your Buddy's
9. Design of the gun


If you can give an example of the above with a gun you own or would like to own. Thanks . Things are slowing down around here so its time to pick up the pace.


Sorry Guys I left out number 9 and it may be the most important
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:02 AM   #2
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I'd list em like this

dependability
accuracy (No use being accurate if it's not dependable)
overall quality
styling
manufactueres reputation
Brand name recognition
Price
Being the envy of your buddies
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:06 AM   #3
 
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All I need is accuracy and dependability.
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:08 AM   #4
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Accuracy, Accuracy, dependability then looks.
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:42 AM   #5
 
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The older Ruger 77 with tang safety, and adjustable trigger had all the qualities listed.
Ok, maybe not the envy of others.
The newer Rugers would be okay too, if they just had an adjustable trigger.
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Old 03-03-2005, 10:50 AM   #6
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1. Styling
2. Accuracy
3. Dependability
4. Manufacturers reputation
5. Name Brand Recognition
6. Overall Quality
7. Price
8. Being the envy of your Buddy's
1. Accuracy
2. Little things like bolt locking safety, and good ejector.
3. Three lug design
4. Barrel smoothness, I hate cleaning, I love shooting
5. As long as price is resonable.
6. Solid stock. I hate hollow plastic stocks.

I can't say I ever had a gun not dependable.
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Old 03-03-2005, 10:56 AM   #7
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Default RE: What characteristics do you like in a Gun ?

Here's my list.

Accuracy
Dependability (if I'm shooting a bolt action that shouldn't be an issue)
Overall quality
Manufacturer's reputation
Price
Styling (don't care as long as it's functional)
Brand name recognition
Being the envy of your buddies (don't care what they think).
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I like them to fit and be reliable. Fitting for me means that when I bring the gun up to my shoulder the sights/scope is alligned with my eye.
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Old 03-03-2005, 11:12 AM   #9
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oldelk......It would have too be Accuracy....
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oldelk......It would have too be Accuracy....don't care what it looks like!
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