The last post made me consider this: how many other 100+ year old mechanical devices do we use today? Of those devices, how many would you stake your life on, or use as a means to prevent injury or death?
I don't see pro football players wearing 100 year old helmets. Anyone here drive a 100 year old car on a daily basis? Anyone here have a 100 year old smartphone? (Anyone here use a smartphone that's less than 3 years old?!?)
It seems to me that while spoon design continues to improve, the firearm technology of 100 years ago is still very suitable today -- it is sufficient to be used as a means of self defense.
Yeah, I know -- tell me something I don't know, Captain Obvious.
Just an observation.
-Z-man.