My take? Leaf springs predate coil springs by centuries and tradition's grip is one of the strongest of human emotions. The best leaf springs require the highest skill of the workman and attain the level of art. There is a beauty and allure to them that defies rational explanation. I'm one of those who falls under their spell. The coil spring is probably equally efficient, perhaps more so in some respects but lacks the characteristic we double gun collectors admire most: soul derived from individual skill. No apology is needed for adhering to roots rather than technical progress.

John McCain is my war hero.