I don't want to be an alarmist, but....

[John Walters]

I have to agree interest in old guns is fading a sad thing for lovers of quality and hand workmanship. The real issue is that the newer guns are very capable and real value to young shooters. I have mixed feelings about this as I want to see younger people shoot and hunt the new technology in auto loaders has come a long way from the old 1100. New Beretta autos and Bennelli guns are tough as nail as hard to beat for the performance and money. I shoot them all Berettas O/U Perazzi Rizzini O/U they are all fine guns but I have 5 Beretta autos 2 20 ga a AL1 and a 302 plus 3 303's 12 gage 2 sporting 1 trap and I can shoot them just as well as my other O/U guns. They work but there is no pride of ownership and love of quality involved that is what is sad to me. At my age it is the fun factor that exceites me last week I shot a Martini 12 gage single shot what a blast and everyone wanted to try it. I have a Husqvarna hammer gun I shoot also and that is what helped me get a Parker Hammer gun. I have been encouraging my friends to get into vintage guns for hunting and shooting. The one thing that the newer guns have is composite stocks and multy shell compasities which is so good for duck hunting especially salt water.