“That one friend”

[pronstar]

Met my buddy at Elm Fork on Saturday.
He’s a good friend and business partner who I’ve know since high school.

But when it comes to guns...sigh.

All of my guns cycle 100% reliably when I (or anyone else) shoots them.

None of my semi-auto guns cycle reliably when he shoots them.
Limp-wrists pistols, I don’t know what he’s doing to my AR’s but they jam with every shot.
Of course, he blames my guns.

So he just got a Ruger MPR, slick rifle.
Says he can’t wait to shoot it.
Shows up at the range with a box of 20 rounds of ammo. Didn’t buy more because “it’s too expensive”.

Then proceeds to shoot my ammo, “I’ll pay you back later”. And he will , but it might be in 6 months, it might be tomorrow.

Strangely, his MPR only failed to feed a few times, not every shot...

I love the guy, but loathe to do anything gun-related with him. But I’m his only “gun buddy” and I feel bad giving excuses every time he wants to shoot.

Any of you guys have a friend like that?




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[GeorgeS]

Not anymore but I've had erstwhile friends who'd shoot my ammunition because they 'ran out' or 'forgot it at home'.

I stopped bringing guns that chambered the same ammunition as theirs; two or three trips with nothing to shoot convinced them to be more diligent.

 

[AustinN4]

Met my buddy at Elm Fork on Saturday.
He’s a good friend and business partner who I’ve know since high school.

But when it comes to guns...sigh.

All of my guns cycle 100% reliably when I (or anyone else) shoots them.

None of my semi-auto guns cycle reliably when he shoots them.
Limp-wrists pistols, I don’t know what he’s doing to my AR’s but they jam with every shot.
Of course, he blames my guns.

So he just got a Ruger MPR, slick rifle.
Says he can’t wait to shoot it.
Shows up at the range with a box of 20 rounds of ammo. Didn’t buy more because “it’s too expensive”.

Then proceeds to shoot my ammo, “I’ll pay you back later”. And he will , but it might be in 6 months, it might be tomorrow.

Strangely, his MPR only failed to feed a few times, not every shot...

I love the guy, but loathe to do anything gun-related with him. But I’m his only “gun buddy” and I feel bad giving excuses every time he wants to shoot.

Maybe he will read this.

 

[45tex]

My wife is a great shot. But she jams every autoloader she gets near. The only person to induce an ammo failure in my 4506. Loves her revolvers.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Get thicker skin - a range trip or two with "if you're gonna shoot MY ammo, it's $25/box (or whatever mark-up you want) usually cures 'em. And there's NO "I'll pay you back later" - their lack of planning is NOT my problem, and it's likely the reason you're the only guy that'll show up. Don't be the sucker.

 

[Sam7sf]

Growing up my friends and I were very vocal about it. “When are you gonna get your own ammo f$&@#%”?

The worst is when they don’t make an attempt to change and if it’s bugging you say something. Saying what’s on your mind doesn’t make you a bad friend.

I’m pretty laid back but also selective who I hang out with or shoot with. It’s a good idea to have shooting buddies who enjoy making hunting/shooting/plastering pest’ guts everywhere a life style. Some friends just think it’s cool and don’t invest into it. Like your buddy, op lol

 

[Dawico]

My 13 yo daughter is like that. Always wants to go but never brings ammo....

Doesn't even own her own guns either.....

She also always needs money and a ride somewhere. Never works either.

Pretty sure she is a Democrat......

 

[EZ-E]

No gun buddies, but I have some fishing buddy's like that. Some of them think boats run on "thanks" ...lol

 

[Moonpie]

No gun buddies, but I have some fishing buddy's like that. Some of them think boats run on "thanks" ...lol

Those same guys used to fish on my boat!

 

[EZ-E]

Those same guys used to fish on my boat!

If I invite someone & tell them i was going anyway.... no worries on my part. Now if a buddy calls up & asks...you fishing this weekend? I'll meet you @ the launch! I hope hes got a couple bucks..lol.

 

[SQLGeek]

If I invite someone & tell them i was going anyway.... no worries on my part. Now if a buddy calls up & asks...you fishing this weekend? I'll meet you @ the launch! I hope hes got a couple bucks..lol.

I got you. Don't spend it all in one place.

 

[easy rider]

I had one guy that used to want to show me his new gun but forgets to buy ammo when wants to shoot it. Now it's the only caliber I seem to be out of. He doesn't come around much anymore, wonder why?

 

[baboon]

I have a very good friend I met in an archery shop. He has guns, but he's not really a gun guy. He works off shore as a senior driller & makes great money compared to what I made while I was working.

He's the guy I gave a Aero AR15 to for A/C work. I put a set of Magpul sights on the gun for him. He like so often had a scope laying around & wanted to mount it on his AR. He ask about a scope mount & make my suggestions for a QD mount. They are to expensive, I can't afford them because I'm buying a house & I cannot buy anything. We go to the range & the scope is a POS I have told him to just throw away. Cant shoot with the scope on & can't take it off.

I like nice gear. He likes my stuff, but never thinks it's worth what I paid & I get lots of my stuff @ cost. He on the other hand working all the time watches some stupid outdoors channel that is basically a infomercial for cheap shit. Everything he sees on the outddors channel he has to have. A few years back he had to have a .243 single shot pistol like he seen. I told buy a Contender what you'r looking at it shit! Next thing I know he has his shit single shot. Cheap mass Konus red dot that came in the kit is broke. 2-3 years later he still dicking around & finally say he need to sell that pistol.

 

[lightflyer1]

Buy your limp wristing buddy a wrist brace. May help him out. Bought my niece one when I was working with her on her "issue" with jamming.

 

[Big Green]

If I invite someone & tell them i was going anyway.... no worries on my part. Now if a buddy calls up & asks...you fishing this weekend? I'll meet you @ the launch! I hope hes got a couple bucks..lol.

So if I pay for fuel, bring some sandwiches and some sodas you’ll take me fishing?

 

[digger]

My 13 yo daughter is like that. Always wants to go but never brings ammo....

Doesn't even own her own guns either.....

She also always needs money and a ride somewhere. Never works either.

Pretty sure she is a Democrat......

THAT you will find is never ending...DAD is always there when in need...the price goes up with age and you will never be able to refuse!!!

 

[EZ-E]

So if I pay for fuel, bring some sandwiches and some sodas you’ll take me fishing?

Come on my brutha, we'll hit the coast. Your about an hour from my house. I was just up your way at Gibbons Creek on Saturday with the family pulling the kids in the tube.

Ohh...I like mayonaise on my sandwich not mustard

 

[Reinz]

Yes, the dreaded Ammo Weasels! I think most gun enthusiasts deal with them.

I think they think just because I have nice stuff I can afford to pay for their Ammo too.

 

[Hoji]

Not anymore but I've had erstwhile friends who'd shoot my ammunition because they 'ran out' or 'forgot it at home'.

I stopped bringing guns that chambered the same ammunition as theirs; two or three trips with nothing to shoot convinced them to be more diligent.

Yeah, bring out the 10mm, .454, .32ACP etc and it works wonders for getting them to bring their own ammo.

 

[craigntx]

Met my buddy at Elm Fork on Saturday.
He’s a good friend and business partner who I’ve know since high school.

But when it comes to guns...sigh.

All of my guns cycle 100% reliably when I (or anyone else) shoots them.

None of my semi-auto guns cycle reliably when he shoots them.
Limp-wrists pistols, I don’t know what he’s doing to my AR’s but they jam with every shot.
Of course, he blames my guns.

So he just got a Ruger MPR, slick rifle.
Says he can’t wait to shoot it.
Shows up at the range with a box of 20 rounds of ammo. Didn’t buy more because “it’s too expensive”.

Then proceeds to shoot my ammo, “I’ll pay you back later”. And he will , but it might be in 6 months, it might be tomorrow.

Strangely, his MPR only failed to feed a few times, not every shot...

I love the guy, but loathe to do anything gun-related with him. But I’m his only “gun buddy” and I feel bad giving excuses every time he wants to shoot.

Any of you guys have a friend like that?




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ay carumba
He must be from south of the border