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Originally Posted by Z-man
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. |
You make a good point. The only things I can think of that I use and are close to 100 yrs old are some hand tools that belonged to my Grandfather and his old workbench. Most things just fade away as time moves on!