Guns that Get a Little More Abuse?

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Sharpsdressed Man

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I think most of us have secondary guns that are a little less pristine, with a little more wear, that we can generally use or abuse and not feel as bad about it if they get another scratch or ding. Some use them as "truck" or "trunk" guns, storing them away in a vehicle, or others might be that one that goes into the field every day; rain, snow, dust, or shine. One of mine is an honestly worn S&W Hand Ejector converted to .45 Colt. I can set it on a rock, and not be too upset if it slides off. Because of that, it gets used and carried more than my nicer guns. Let's see yours.
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I have a soft spot in my heart for user guns. It is so seldom any gun is used for anything but trips to the range in a padded case and a yearly trip to the deer stand. I admire guns that had to work for a living. My most treasured guns are not my pristine old Winchesters. A few of the guns I am personally attached to are, a pre 64 model 70 Winchester I used daily while guiding elk hunters, a pre war Colt Woodsman I also carried daily for decades, a model 12 Winchester 12 guage to name a few. All mentioned has very little blueing left, checkering worn flat and stocks with many dents and dings. The guns have history and I am as proud as a new papa of every defect the have, as these guns have had many adventures with me.
 
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CZ 82 fills that role for me. I'm on the beach a lot and sand obviously gets everywhere. You can pour sand in the 82 and it wouldn't care a bit. It just keeps on trucking.
 
H&R 922. spent a lot of holster time chasing jack rabbits and a lot of tackle box time when I was fishing in places where I might run into something I didn't want in the boat or sharing my campsite. First handgun I ever bought in 1970 and it still puts them on paper at 25 yards.

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I wish my guns had the opportunity to endure horrible abuse, but I just can't get out with them as much as I wish I could. Everything I buy, however, has been sold to me as a working gun and in most cases with lots of wear. I had some remorse when my NIB 1911 got scratched up at the range after only a few trips, but I had to get over it. I agree with Remchester that I also have a big soft spot in my heart for a gun that's put in the time like a good old dog. Well worn and experienced, I feel that the gun has a lot to teach me after all of it's time spent with hardened soldiers over the course of it's career. Basically, yes, I just have a lot of old military guns.
 
My little Smith is with me at least eighty hours a week for the past twelve plus years. I don'y necessarily abuse it, however it is well used so I can't complain if it doesn't look pretty anymore or eventually breaks. It's serving a purpose other than simply occupying vault space.
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I don't own anything that I would not take into the woods or swamps...

Not that I don't like to look at BBQ guns and safe queens; I just don't own any myself...

I drive old trucks too, cuz I'd cry if I scratched a brand new one...
 
Hey, Sharpsdressed Man:

I would treat that fine Hand Ejector to a vacation at Ford's Gun Restorations, for a good high-polish blue. It's a grand looking revolver--splurge a little, and make it purty!
 
I'd almost do that, but I have two, and the one on the left is ALMOST pristine, so packing the other one without the worry is just a perfect compromise. But thanks for recommendation. Ford's deserves all the kind words they get, from what I have seen.
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I think for me it is my Taurus TCP. It gets carried everywhere. But, it is still in pretty good shape because it rides in the pocket where ever it goes.

It used to be my XD9 because the slide had gotten rusty. Plus, that was before I got my TCP. But, when I was able to get Springfield to refinish the slide it went back to a careful carry.
 
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