I bought a Model 21 about five years ago that was in great mechanical condition but had been used a lot. I use it for hunting all the time. Not only does it shoot well, but I just love to see people's faces when I tell them my beater is a 21. But my nice guns- I keep in the safe. If you use them for hunting, they are going to get torn up. You might as well face it before you take them out. But, I hope you are OK from your fall. Good luck.