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WHATS UP WITH JENNINGS?

casterlokcasterlok Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, WHY ARE JENNING'S GUNS SO CHEAP IN PRICE, IF THEY LOOK SO NICE. I'M NOT AN EXPERT IN BRANDS, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A 22CAL HANDGUN AND I DON'T HAVE A CLUE AS IF I SHOULD BUY A JENNING'S OR ANOTHER BRAND THATS A GOOD GUN AND NOT SO EXPENSIVE, PLEASE INFORM ME OF WHAT I SHOULD BUY, THANX.[?]

CASTERLOK
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  • trooperchintrooperchin Member Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jennings look like crap, shoot like crap and jam like sh*t
    Go Army Beat Navy
    IF you wanna have fun join the cavalry
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  • Mr.PissyPantsMr.PissyPants Member Posts: 3,575
    edited November -1
    Jennings are not known for quality in their firearms. I would personally recommend a Ruger .22 as they will give you everything you want in quality and accuracy. You can find the Mark II model for around $200 with some luck.

    Example:
    http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=9312961

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  • BOBBYWINSBOBBYWINS Member Posts: 7,810
    edited November -1
    I have to agree.You just can't go wrong
    with a Mark II![^][^][^]
    I realize they cost a bit more,but you
    won't regret it.

    "The bitterness of poor quality
    lingers long after the sweet
    taste of a low price is forgotten."

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • ThrockmortonThrockmorton Member Posts: 814 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't even think about a Jennings if you don't have money to waste.re-sel value is nil,and they jam,jam,jam.
    There is no such thing as a good cheap handgun,rifle,whatever.Cheap is cheap,period.!
    Save a bit of money and go with a Ruger.They are the best value for the money,bar none.

    give CAS a try,it is a hoot!!
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The answer you have gotten is the only one you will get. Yep, they are cheap, but how much fun is an afternoon shooting if you spend most of it clearing jams. You should be able to find a decent used Ruger, or Browning Buckmark .22 or even a new one here on the board for less than 300. It is more, but anything spent on a Jennings or Bryco is money wasted.

    My heros have always killed cowboys.
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  • KhegglieKhegglie Member Posts: 330 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I thought Jennings and Bryco went out of business.
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  • queeksdrawqueeksdraw Member Posts: 274 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I for one do not agree with what has been said about Jennings. I have a few tied to the anchor line of my boat and they stop it just fine. If I'm not in a strong curent.

    You'v gota kill it to grill it
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  • cbxjeffcbxjeff Member Posts: 17,639 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just take a look at the GB auctions. For $200., you can get a name brand piece. If you want to drop down to under $150., I would look at revolvers. Being somewhat more simple in design, you could go with a grade "B" brand and still have something reliable.

    Just my opinion.

    cbxjeffIt's too late for me, save yourself.
    It's too late for me, save yourself.
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  • casterlokcasterlok Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    [:D]THANX TO EVERYONE WHO MADE ME CHANGE MY MIND ABOUT BUYING A JENNING'S, ONCE AGAIN THANX FOR LETTING ME KNOW JUST A LITTLE MORE ABOUT WHAT NOT TO BUY!!!!

    CASTERLOK
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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    Also, they're made from zinc castings. Try to avoid any other guns you come across made from zinc as well.

    Love them Beavers
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    SUPPORT THE I.N.S. , THE COUNTRY THEY SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN
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