I don't think that you're weird at all, you've just got excellent taste. I too am among the younger members here (I'm 25) and while I own guns that are newer, I've always been more interested in older designs. I, like my father, am interested in both guns and history, so it is only natural that the guns which interest me most are those with some historical significance.
My first firearm was a Mosin Nagant M44. I bought the gun both because of its historical significance and because it was very affordable (I paid a whopping $55 for it). That rifle was soon followed by a Carcano M1891 Cavalry Carbine and a K-31.
My first foray into handguns was a CZ-52 which, while great fun, was my second choice to a Webley Mk. V which sold before I could get the money together (a Mk. V is still on my "list" and is the inspiration for my handle). That gun was followed by a Walther PP .32 Auto. My first new handgun was my CZ-75B which, while purchased new, is a 30+ year old design.
The real "ah ha" moment for me was when I bought my first revolver: a S&W M28-2 with a 4" barrel. Since then, my primary interest has been revolvers with the majority of them being S&W though I also own or have owned Tarus, H&R, Ruger, Colt, and Webley revolvers.
Like yourself, I was initially very adverse to the dreaded S&W lock. However, I came across a beautiful S&W M21-4 in nickel for a good price and even the lock couldn't dissuade me from purchasing it. When I found the gun to be an excellent shooter that gave me no issue, I decided to investigate further about the lock and came to the conclusion that it wasn't nearly the issue it had been made out to be and that I was depriving myself of some very nice revolvers over it.
While I do own more "contemporary" firearms like my 922r-converted Saiga .223 and my S&W 1076 10mm and appreciate them for what they are, the older designs are still what stirs my soul and peaks my interest. I am not alone in this either as my dad is much like me and my younger brothers are interested in older weapons too.
The older of my brothers (4 years my junior) has no interest in handguns that aren't revolvers and pines after SxS double-barrel shotguns, lever-action rifles, and single-shots like Shiloh Sharps and Ruger No. 1's Of course, this isn't suprising as when he was little he preferred to watch John Wayne movies rather than cartoons.
My next younger brother is primarily interested in building a WWII collection. So far, he's got a Mosin-Nagant M91/30, Yugo M48 Mauser (I know, not exactly WWII), Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III, Walther P38, and Colt 1911.
My first firearm was a Mosin Nagant M44. I bought the gun both because of its historical significance and because it was very affordable (I paid a whopping $55 for it). That rifle was soon followed by a Carcano M1891 Cavalry Carbine and a K-31.
My first foray into handguns was a CZ-52 which, while great fun, was my second choice to a Webley Mk. V which sold before I could get the money together (a Mk. V is still on my "list" and is the inspiration for my handle). That gun was followed by a Walther PP .32 Auto. My first new handgun was my CZ-75B which, while purchased new, is a 30+ year old design.
The real "ah ha" moment for me was when I bought my first revolver: a S&W M28-2 with a 4" barrel. Since then, my primary interest has been revolvers with the majority of them being S&W though I also own or have owned Tarus, H&R, Ruger, Colt, and Webley revolvers.
Like yourself, I was initially very adverse to the dreaded S&W lock. However, I came across a beautiful S&W M21-4 in nickel for a good price and even the lock couldn't dissuade me from purchasing it. When I found the gun to be an excellent shooter that gave me no issue, I decided to investigate further about the lock and came to the conclusion that it wasn't nearly the issue it had been made out to be and that I was depriving myself of some very nice revolvers over it.
While I do own more "contemporary" firearms like my 922r-converted Saiga .223 and my S&W 1076 10mm and appreciate them for what they are, the older designs are still what stirs my soul and peaks my interest. I am not alone in this either as my dad is much like me and my younger brothers are interested in older weapons too.
The older of my brothers (4 years my junior) has no interest in handguns that aren't revolvers and pines after SxS double-barrel shotguns, lever-action rifles, and single-shots like Shiloh Sharps and Ruger No. 1's Of course, this isn't suprising as when he was little he preferred to watch John Wayne movies rather than cartoons.
My next younger brother is primarily interested in building a WWII collection. So far, he's got a Mosin-Nagant M91/30, Yugo M48 Mauser (I know, not exactly WWII), Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III, Walther P38, and Colt 1911.
