Are your guns changing as you age?

[Sean Smith]

I've tried about everything, but now have a strong preference for basic-looking 1911s with good triggers. Doing lots of shooting with just ONE type of gun has made me a much, much better shooter.

 

[M58]

Yup!
Started young with revolvers.
Went to autos later.
Now back to revolvers.

Also, .22 to BIG to .22...

Has it been a century already?

 

[telewinz]

I've always had a fondness for military rifles and I don't know if its my age or the political climate but the last 10 years I have focus my purchases towards semi-auto military type rifles. I still have scars from when I was got caught flatfooted when the "last" ban went into effect. It was great for sellers but poor on buyers.

 

[Bostonterrier97]

I find that I am not really interested in Evil Black Rifles anymore..instead I am more interested in Bolt Action Hunting Rifles, Lever Action Rifles and Single Shot Rifles

For Handguns..I am more interested in Single Action Revolvers.

 

[Monkeyleg]

Tamara, thanks for the "FBPP" term. Got a chuckle out of that.

 

[Jason Demond]

I went from buying semi-auto handguns to revolvers. That's all I think about when I go gun shopping. Also I have got in to C&R guns.

 

[Marko Kloos]

When I was a wee pup, I was heavily into Wondernines and other high-speed, low-drag gear. Now I gravitate more towards wheelguns, specifically pre-1998 S&W, and 1911s. Next on my shopping list: another Browning HP.

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

I find myself owning fewer cap guns and more enfields.

 

[armabill]

My collection has changed from handguns to rifles. I still have the handguns.

I'm refining both handgun and rifle collection so when I retire, I would need anything except ammo.

 

[nsf003]

I used to be a semi auto nut, before I knew anything about guns. I thought that a 45 auto was more powerful than a 44 magnum. I now am a revolver man.

nsf

 

[twoballcane]

With multiple heart attacks and being left handed,I have not fired a long gun or a shot gun for years.Shoot regular with 1911's and 9mm,along with .22 target pistol.Thinking of trying .22 rifle again.

 

[armabill]

.22LR rifle should be ok. Not much if any recoil. Sorry to hear about your heart attacks. How's it been going lately?

 

[Dienekes]

Been evolving since 1959 and continuing. Retired with a RBPP (round blued people popper) and despite dalliances with all the other stuff have found true happiness with good revolvers.

To paraphrase Townsend Whelen, a good .22 is never a mistake. Neither is a good .357--or an '06.

My military/LEO/ninja days are over so now it's CCW/fun time.

It's easy to get sidetracked. Expensive, too.

 

[Cosmoline]

I've been drifting from brute force handgun cartridges such as the .454 Casull and hot .45 Colt to more subtle and effective rifle cartridges such as the 8x57 and 7x57. I like to hit what I'm aiming at and I don't like dislocating my shoulder to do it.

Turns out the modern spitzer bullet was a really good invention!

 

[PlayTheAces]

Like some of you, I'm finding I'm losing interest in semi-autos and gravitating back to revolvers. Preferably blued revolvers. Bought my first one almost thirty years ago and looks like I've bout come full circle. Also starting to wonder if I really need so many guns, or would it make sense to downsize to nice pieces I really want to keep. Maybe a dozen or so?

They keep saying with age comes wisdom. Got the first part - still waiting for the second part to kick in.

 

[pahrumpcaveman]

I have noticed myself leaving the auto pistols at home when I head for the range . I am buying more revolvers now and shoot them allot . My most favorite right now being a 586 and 686 S&W . I don't know if its age or just tired of picking up brass but it's sure nice to just dump the empties in my hand and reach for another six rounds .

 

[cobb]

Last couple of years there have been more lever actions turning up in my safes.