lizziedog1
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In your lifetime, what firearm development has surprised you as far as it being successful?
It could be a particular gun model, some sort of cartridge, or any gun related gear. This is something that when you first heard of it you were scratching your head in disbelief. You were convinced it was dumb and it was bound to fail. Next thing you know, everyone and their grandma wants one. You might even have taken the plunge and purchased the item.
One of these surprise successes for me is the 17HMR cartridge. When I first caught wind of this, I did think it had a bit of neatness factor to it. But for nearly a century our rimfire choices have been limited to 22's. Other rimfire attempts in my lifetime had not been exactly welcomed with open arms. I really thought that the 17HMR and the guns for it would flop.
I admit that I am surprised. I just recently purchased my first gun in this caliber. I am happy it succeeded.
I think no other gun starts a thread headed into lock-up mode faster then the Taurus Judge. I am surprised that this concept is still with us and even more surprised at how well it sells. To be honest, I do have one and I do not plan on getting one. I have yet to even shoot one. But I know several folks around here that do own them and like them. This success is surprising to me.
I am also surprised by the cammo craze that has befallen the shooting community. They even have cammo colored shotgun shells! I understand that in certain hunting situations a hunter needs to be as stealth as possible. But when I see cammo underwear I have to shake my head. I am still waiting for cammo toilet paper
So, what gun stuff's success has surprised you?
It could be a particular gun model, some sort of cartridge, or any gun related gear. This is something that when you first heard of it you were scratching your head in disbelief. You were convinced it was dumb and it was bound to fail. Next thing you know, everyone and their grandma wants one. You might even have taken the plunge and purchased the item.
One of these surprise successes for me is the 17HMR cartridge. When I first caught wind of this, I did think it had a bit of neatness factor to it. But for nearly a century our rimfire choices have been limited to 22's. Other rimfire attempts in my lifetime had not been exactly welcomed with open arms. I really thought that the 17HMR and the guns for it would flop.
I admit that I am surprised. I just recently purchased my first gun in this caliber. I am happy it succeeded.
I think no other gun starts a thread headed into lock-up mode faster then the Taurus Judge. I am surprised that this concept is still with us and even more surprised at how well it sells. To be honest, I do have one and I do not plan on getting one. I have yet to even shoot one. But I know several folks around here that do own them and like them. This success is surprising to me.
I am also surprised by the cammo craze that has befallen the shooting community. They even have cammo colored shotgun shells! I understand that in certain hunting situations a hunter needs to be as stealth as possible. But when I see cammo underwear I have to shake my head. I am still waiting for cammo toilet paper
So, what gun stuff's success has surprised you?