MacAR
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The thought of NOT using it never entered my mind.
Same with me. Just yesterday, I had the BRNO SLE out blasting some hand thrown targets in the back yard. Hadn't had her out in a while, and decided enough was enough. That gun is valued, pre-panic, at $1500; I have carried it on lots of long, hard walks after quail, rabbit, and squirrel. Like you, I got a bit excited when I noticed the finish going off the action corners, trigger guard, and top lever. Just makes it feel more like "mine", if you will. But heck, most of my guns have wear on what would otherwise be "pretty" walnut and steel. That's the point, after all.
Mac