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People view guns differently, from utilitarian tool, to heritage/collectible pieces and everything in between. I also realize every gun has it's function.
I'm fortunate in that my father was an avid (and accomplished) shooter. I grew up hunting with him and Christmas invariably meant a new gun. Given that, over the last couple days I've made it a point to take out each one, wipe it down, just give it a once over and reminisce a bit. I'm 51 (my father is long gone unfortunately). Most of my guns have manufacture dates from the 1960s-80s (some older, some newer). Some of the most basic, common ones are truly impressive. As I was cleaning them and appreciating (again) the quality of the bluing, the wood, the simple elegance and brilliance of the designs, and just overall craftsmanship, I was struck by a sad thought. I wonder if in 35 years from now, some 51 year old will be cleaning his AR or Glock with the same sort of appreciation and reverence. I can't fathom how it would be possible.
Fathers, buy your kids a classic gun or three, something that can really be an heirloom and literally last for generations. Adults that are just getting into shooting, buy YOURSELF a classic or three. There's just something about them. You owe it to them/yourself.
I'm fortunate in that my father was an avid (and accomplished) shooter. I grew up hunting with him and Christmas invariably meant a new gun. Given that, over the last couple days I've made it a point to take out each one, wipe it down, just give it a once over and reminisce a bit. I'm 51 (my father is long gone unfortunately). Most of my guns have manufacture dates from the 1960s-80s (some older, some newer). Some of the most basic, common ones are truly impressive. As I was cleaning them and appreciating (again) the quality of the bluing, the wood, the simple elegance and brilliance of the designs, and just overall craftsmanship, I was struck by a sad thought. I wonder if in 35 years from now, some 51 year old will be cleaning his AR or Glock with the same sort of appreciation and reverence. I can't fathom how it would be possible.
Fathers, buy your kids a classic gun or three, something that can really be an heirloom and literally last for generations. Adults that are just getting into shooting, buy YOURSELF a classic or three. There's just something about them. You owe it to them/yourself.
