Alright so last week I decided to test different piercing guns people keep asking about, especially that trendy Rowan gun. Let me walk you through this messy adventure step by step.
Why I Even Bothered
Got bombarded with questions like “Is the Rowan gun safer?” or “Walmart sells cheap guns, why not use those?” Figured instead of ranting online, I’d actually poke some test material myself. Dug out some synthetic skin leftovers from my tattoo practice days.
The Setup Disaster
First up was a cheapo plastic gun from Amazon – looked like a kid’s toy. Loaded a standard stud, pressed that trigger thing hard, and BANG it shot out like a rocket. Stud went sideways into the plastic clamp instead of the skin. That clamp design? Trash. Like trying to staple jello.
- Plastic parts rattling like maracas
- Stud got stuck in the mechanism
- Had to pry it out with pliers – sketchy as hell
Next tried a “professional” spring-loaded gun from a salon supply store. Slightly less flimsy, but when I fired it? That damn thing bounced back off the skin. Had to slam my whole weight onto it just to pierce the surface. Felt like using a broken hole puncher on leather.
The Rowan Hype Test
Saved the Rowan for last since everyone claims it’s “revolutionary.” Opened the fancy packaging – felt like unboxing an iPhone. Loaded the cartridge smoothly, I’ll give ’em that. But when I pressed down? Heard this nasty crunching sound. The needle jammed halfway ’cause the spring couldn’t handle dense fake skin. Ended up mangling the material – left a jagged tear instead of clean hole.
Worst part? That “disposable” cartridge system. Needed three tries to get one decent piercing. Each cartridge costs more than my morning coffee. Absolute robbery.
The Aftermath Mess
Checked all the “piercings” under magnifying glass later. Even the Rowan samples showed tearing around edges. Cheap gun sites? Total massacre – looked like someone chewed through the material. And bruising? Oh yeah. All guns caused ugly pressure marks around the holes ’cause they smash tissue instead of slicing clean.
Straight Talk Conclusion
Listen, after wrecking half my supplies: all guns suck. Period. Doesn’t matter if it’s fancy Rowan or dollar-store plastic garbage. They’re slow, painful, and butcher your skin. That “convenience” pitch? Total scam. Saw more blood splatters from gun mishaps than my cat’s claw trim sessions.
Real piercing needles? Sharp, one swift motion, minimal damage. Heard a dozen influencers rave about Rowan guns – swear half of ’em never actually used it. Save your cash and find a proper piercer with actual needles. Or buy a practice kit like me and see the trainwreck yourself.