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Originally posted by scottmandue
Jeff, you seem to know allot about this stuff and give real good advice, are you in law enforcement? You also seem to have picked the 911 I want to buy some day, a 1972 2.4
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Yup; I love that '72 2.4. '72's have always been my favorites for a number of reasons. I looked long and hard and didn't settle for anything else.
Nope, no L.E. here; just an active competitor, hunter, and enthusiast. I have a cousin that's a cop...
Anyway, like some one said earlier, there sure are a lot of opinions being voiced here. I think it boils down to this: there are "fun" guns, and there are "serious" guns.
Fun guns are all the nifty new stuff; the as-yet unproven oddball calibers, action types, materials, and accessories. They are great fun at the range and provide lots of conversation for jaded old gun owners. Unfortunately, the modern "bling" that is put forth in an effort to get old gun owners to buy something new is often attractive to the new gun buyer that doesn't know any better. This stuff is all well and good for the multiple gun-owning hobbyist; they can be very poor choices for the one-gun home defender. Guess which gun the hobbyist reaches for when he suspects trouble, and keeps loaded in the nightstand drawer? The old tried-and true, or the new wonder gun? Don't get me wrong - I love the new stuff and love to tinker and play with it, but it has its place. At the range, in the gravel pit, maybe even hunting. But when it comes to me and my family, the nifty new stuff goes away and the old warhorses come out.