Owning three machines and constantly fixing the Dr. Dish
An owner of a Gun, a Dr. Dish and a Grind machine says they kept having to fix the Dr. Dish and the Grind, and prefers the Gun.
What they did
They own three shooting machines: a Gun, a Dr. Dish and a Grind.
How it went
They said they were constantly fixing the Dr. Dish and the Grind machine, and recommended the Gun, while admitting it could be personal preference.
Worth knowing
Other people in the same thread recommended Dr. Dish, including a former Dr. Dish salesperson. Ask about repairs and warranty before you buy.
Try it yourself
Machine buying checklist
- Ask the seller about warranty length and repair turnaround.
- Look for owner reviews that mention years of use.
- Compare total cost including any subscription.
Our own plan based on the post, not advice from the original author.
Read the original ↗A player on Reddit, r/Basketball · January 23, 2026
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