I've got some black plastic guns - they are deadly, efficient, plug ugly, and I don't like them very much.
It occurred to me that one could be very well armed and have a lot of fun with firearms designed and used from 50 to 100 years ago. They also don't carry the stigma among the non-cognizant who look upon any black weapon (however erroneously) as "assault weapons." Yet in their own way, many are efficient, just as deadly as the black plastic crop, and infinitely more esthetic. And I like them a whole lot.
Consider the lever actions - handy, enough firepower to get the job done, and even though operated manually, very quick to send out repeat fire if needed.
This Winchester Model 1894 has served as a game-getter and self-defense weapon for well over a century. It's no less effective now than it was back then. Nothing's more graceful, either:
This Model 1892, chambered in .357 magnum, is still a terrific defense weapon. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if I had to repel borders:
The single action "hawgleg" has been around in one form or another since before the Civil War. Nothing fits the hand better, or is quicker to employ from the draw. Yeah, it's slow to reload, but it has all the punch you need, and if 5 or six shots can't do the job, you just haven't learned how to shoot straight. Here's some prime examples of some great SA revolvers:
You want semiautomatic firepower? This 1911 Colt was designed over 100 years ago, and it's still in use worldwide. This one dates from 1918, and it's just as effective now as it was then:
John Browning came up with the idea for the High Power pistol way back in 1926, and it's been in continuous production since 1935. This one dates from the Second World War, when it helped to defend the British Empire. It's still a lethal defense weapon:
You want a DA/SA 9mm pistol? These have been around since 1938:
You want semiauto battle weapons? You don't have to turn to Mattel poodle guns. These will do just fine, thank you:
Are double action revolvers what you like? These have been around for quite a while - and no plastic or aluminum were employed:
Like to plink or target shoot with a .22? You'd still be well served with one or more of these:
.22 rifles your thing? They don't get any better than these guns from yesteryear:
Concealed carry guns? How about these?
Hunting rifles? Don't even get me started:
Well, I hope you get my drift. Plastic, aluminum are well and good - BUT - if it was good enough for grandpa - well, it's good enough for me!
John
It occurred to me that one could be very well armed and have a lot of fun with firearms designed and used from 50 to 100 years ago. They also don't carry the stigma among the non-cognizant who look upon any black weapon (however erroneously) as "assault weapons." Yet in their own way, many are efficient, just as deadly as the black plastic crop, and infinitely more esthetic. And I like them a whole lot.
Consider the lever actions - handy, enough firepower to get the job done, and even though operated manually, very quick to send out repeat fire if needed.
This Winchester Model 1894 has served as a game-getter and self-defense weapon for well over a century. It's no less effective now than it was back then. Nothing's more graceful, either:
This Model 1892, chambered in .357 magnum, is still a terrific defense weapon. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if I had to repel borders:
The single action "hawgleg" has been around in one form or another since before the Civil War. Nothing fits the hand better, or is quicker to employ from the draw. Yeah, it's slow to reload, but it has all the punch you need, and if 5 or six shots can't do the job, you just haven't learned how to shoot straight. Here's some prime examples of some great SA revolvers:
You want semiautomatic firepower? This 1911 Colt was designed over 100 years ago, and it's still in use worldwide. This one dates from 1918, and it's just as effective now as it was then:
John Browning came up with the idea for the High Power pistol way back in 1926, and it's been in continuous production since 1935. This one dates from the Second World War, when it helped to defend the British Empire. It's still a lethal defense weapon:
You want a DA/SA 9mm pistol? These have been around since 1938:
You want semiauto battle weapons? You don't have to turn to Mattel poodle guns. These will do just fine, thank you:
Are double action revolvers what you like? These have been around for quite a while - and no plastic or aluminum were employed:
Like to plink or target shoot with a .22? You'd still be well served with one or more of these:
.22 rifles your thing? They don't get any better than these guns from yesteryear:
Concealed carry guns? How about these?
Hunting rifles? Don't even get me started:
Well, I hope you get my drift. Plastic, aluminum are well and good - BUT - if it was good enough for grandpa - well, it's good enough for me!
John
) Parkerizing has it's own sense of style. All business. I like that. 
