Ive never been able to understand the sentimental attitude regarding guns. Different stokes for different folks, I guess. My ancestors, including my Dad had guns, but really they didnt give a hoot about them. My first gun was a Model 17 Remington I inherited from my grandfather. It had a short stock and the recoil pad was made from several layers of leather. I shot it a bunch as a kid, but as an adult with that shorty stock, it was all but useless to me. So, I gave it to my vet for his grandson. I was told the kid loves the thing. I dont regret giving it away and I dont miss it even despite the fact it was my grandfathers gun. I have plenty of others that better suit my needs now and that I much prefer.

Socialism is almost the worst.