Yeah, it's a shame about the brand name game. Shoots a hole in the whole "Buy American" spin. The old brand names became household words that a lot of us grew up with, and we have tender feelings about them. People play upon our tender feelings, our patriotism, and whatever they can.
I hesitate to buy anything new. These days I'm more in the market for new-old-stock, or safe queens, or lightly used classics from a bygone era. Depending on what it is you may get more mileage from something that was made in 1973 than what will be made in 2023.
About every gun I own can be passed down to my children, and from them to their children. Among other things, firearms are heirlooms in my family tradition. Buy an heirloom! Forget a lot of the new junk!
I hesitate to buy anything new. These days I'm more in the market for new-old-stock, or safe queens, or lightly used classics from a bygone era. Depending on what it is you may get more mileage from something that was made in 1973 than what will be made in 2023.
About every gun I own can be passed down to my children, and from them to their children. Among other things, firearms are heirlooms in my family tradition. Buy an heirloom! Forget a lot of the new junk!