67 here, and always been in the 5% non-conformist crowd.Sir, not only did you say it in the nicest way, you are about 95% correct.
Is that a real cane or a plastic cane?
My philosophy is simple:
Polymer guns=tools
All metal frame guns=collectible beauties
Cheapshooter
I have one other category that includes both.
Playthings/range toys. Includes my Walther P22, Taurus 22 Poly, Browning Buckmark, High Standard HD Military, a couple Hi-Points, Heritage Rough Riders, and various C&R, and milsurps handguns.
Plastic is both a noun and a verb.
The frame of a Springfield HD is made of a type of plastic.
The 1911 is a very plastic gun.
tipoc
I'm not a hater.
I prefer all metal, though. But some of the recent offerings in polymer are very decent pieces.