I own an old Colt, built in the early 1900's. The gun is chambered in 38 special, with a solidly locking action, and it is a good shooter. I acquired this gun in an attempt to get a good quality revolver that I could shoot and enjoy at the range, pack outdoors, use if necessary as a home defense gun, and possibly use it to harvest small game. Now, I am not really fearful of catastrophic failure, but given the age of the gun, metal fatigue, and the need to service Colt's at certain intervals, I am starting to think about a replacement or addition to my collection.
I am old enough to want to own an older gun, because I like the quality of workmanship in them among other things (hence, the Colt currently in hand). But, I have some concerns about long-term durability of these older guns. I am thinking of buying an older model 10 Smith to either replace the Colt or add to the collection; maybe one built in the 50's or 60's.
This has all got me thinking; in the current production of new guns, what 38 special Smith revolver would I buy to replace the old Colt as a range gun; this gun would be shot, and I would want it to last for my lifetime and be handed down to my son...it really should be at least as good a quality as the old Colt, no polymer or alloy, no locks...I know, fat chance...
Thanks!
I am old enough to want to own an older gun, because I like the quality of workmanship in them among other things (hence, the Colt currently in hand). But, I have some concerns about long-term durability of these older guns. I am thinking of buying an older model 10 Smith to either replace the Colt or add to the collection; maybe one built in the 50's or 60's.
This has all got me thinking; in the current production of new guns, what 38 special Smith revolver would I buy to replace the old Colt as a range gun; this gun would be shot, and I would want it to last for my lifetime and be handed down to my son...it really should be at least as good a quality as the old Colt, no polymer or alloy, no locks...I know, fat chance...
Thanks!
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