I have become a convert to the "old" ways.
Ever since I was a kid I have preferred "modern" semi-auto handguns over the [to me] relics of the past that are revolvers. Much to the chagrin of my dad who has collected and shot black powder revolvers (mostly Colt-Walkers ala Jose Wales) since before I was born. It was my great ancestor who was the Walker part of the Colt company.
Last month it all began to change. I bought my first revolver since becoming an adult (I am 33, but kind of got away from guns for the past 15 years). It is just a simple, "lowly" Taurus M44. But it is the only handgun that I wanna shoot anymore. I was a 1911-nut. But now I don't even pick mine up anymore. Nor do I pick up any of my other semi-auto guns (pistol or rifle) muh anymore. Right now, just my pump 12 gauge and the .44 mag.
I REALLY wanted an AR 15 just months ago. Now I find that I want more revolvers, and when I get somewhat satisfied with those, then I intend to go lever-action rifle (probably the Marlin 45-70).
Screw modern firearms and all their jams and reliability issues! I'd rather pack my .44 with 6 shots that will do their job without question if I place them right, than any spray and pray semi with a 15-shot mag.
To each his own... no offense intended if you are into the semi-auto stuff. But I feel as though I am finally "coming home" to the way of doing things that is in my blood and heritage (though I haven't yet made the plunge to cap and ball revolvers). If I feel this way for much longer, I will trade away my semi-autos to finance more of the good old guns...
Ever since I was a kid I have preferred "modern" semi-auto handguns over the [to me] relics of the past that are revolvers. Much to the chagrin of my dad who has collected and shot black powder revolvers (mostly Colt-Walkers ala Jose Wales) since before I was born. It was my great ancestor who was the Walker part of the Colt company.
Last month it all began to change. I bought my first revolver since becoming an adult (I am 33, but kind of got away from guns for the past 15 years). It is just a simple, "lowly" Taurus M44. But it is the only handgun that I wanna shoot anymore. I was a 1911-nut. But now I don't even pick mine up anymore. Nor do I pick up any of my other semi-auto guns (pistol or rifle) muh anymore. Right now, just my pump 12 gauge and the .44 mag.
I REALLY wanted an AR 15 just months ago. Now I find that I want more revolvers, and when I get somewhat satisfied with those, then I intend to go lever-action rifle (probably the Marlin 45-70).
Screw modern firearms and all their jams and reliability issues! I'd rather pack my .44 with 6 shots that will do their job without question if I place them right, than any spray and pray semi with a 15-shot mag.
To each his own... no offense intended if you are into the semi-auto stuff. But I feel as though I am finally "coming home" to the way of doing things that is in my blood and heritage (though I haven't yet made the plunge to cap and ball revolvers). If I feel this way for much longer, I will trade away my semi-autos to finance more of the good old guns...