DTH, going back to your Col. Cooper post, you've hit on something.
As a society, men have largely forgotten how to be men. You, me, and several others on this board are outliers. We have not forgotten how we were raised; the face of our father; or the faith in our Father. We're men. And we are a distinct minority these days. Shame. History recalls when the worst mistake you could make was to get into a fight with America, because we were sending our men. And they always came home victorious. Modern day Spartans, us.
Your fascination with all things wheelguns is fun to watch. Matching the gun to the holster, and those lovely big, long cartridges they love to eat. I wish I could afford to do the same. For me, it's the 1911 platform. Old, simple, and lethal. Like Clint Eastwood. It won't win any beauty contests, but it won't lose many fights.
Disclaimer: I own a Glock. But I only own one, and it's a .45, and it too is very simple and lethal. The Glock will never replace the 1911, but it has earned its' place as a simple gun that you can bet your life on.
Same with my AR's. I only have two, which would probably put me in the "also ran" category here. One set up for Patrol / HD work, and the other with a scope for longer range, if I ever need it. Grand Vol, my favorite Okie, was huge in getting me to tune those clunky old Colts into the best that they could be. I'm not in Daniel Defense land, but I'm also not out 6 grand for 2 rifles. What I have will serve me well in a fight, which is all I need.
I love seeing and reading about the beautiful guns and fun things that happen here. I enjoy sitting around the "internet campfire", and swapping tales with men. We might not agree on everything, but we handle it like men. As it should be.
And rightfully so.
