I like the "black" guns as much as any 'gun-aficionado.' That being said, there is nothing "NEW" today that matches the utter beauty of the guns of past . I kind of began to feel the same way when I reached 40 (not older but wiser as they say). In fact and to illustrate this, lately have have had an 'itch' for a Coach-Gun of all things just for its classic-beauty.
By the way, those are some classy pieces. Agreed.
And I notice that as I get older, my tastes are in heading in retrograde. I was an all black rifle/steel/polymer guy. Really wanted the latest and greatest. So far my favorite handgun is the HK P7. Modern but not new. After buying an AR, I really fulfilled a 20+ year itch with an HK MP94 clone.
Now, I'm looking at a bolt .308. The Ruger Sight Scout in LH design. It's got a wooden stock for peet's sake.
WOW, that pre '64 is downright beautiful !!!!
Aint familiar with the side by side but that '97 and that pre '64 are jist the kinds o' guns that ya jist gotta have the feel of in yer hands
The kinds that become a 'part' of ya.
Well, if you happen to have any of those tasteless "black", "plastic", or "tacticool" firearms left over, I'm perfectly willing to help improve the decor of your overall collection by taking the tasteless firearms off your hands. (Wood furniture is a reason for me not to get a firearm, personally, but then again I'm young).
By the way, those are some classy pieces. Agreed.
And I notice that as I get older, my tastes are headed in retrograde. I was an all black rifle/steel/polymer guy. Really wanted the latest and greatest. So far my favorite handgun is the HK P7. Modern but not new. After buying an AR, I really fulfilled a 20+ year itch with an HK MP94 clone.
Now, I'm looking at a bolt .308. The Ruger Sight Scout in LH design. It's got a wooden stock for peet's sake.
I agree that its not getting "old", its just determining what you like and going with that instead of following the crowd and getting the latest greatest firearm. I like your choices.
I'm 46 and just bought a pre-Model 15 Combat Masterpiece.....instead of the Glock 22 I've been eyeballing and had saved the money for. The Glock would have been my first ever polymer pistol. I have an old 1897 (1933) and a nice Browning O/U (1965)....a Model 3 (1898)....you just have good judgment!
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