unreconstructed1
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to be honest, this is sort of a personal pet peeve of mine, but it is also a very good point.
<rant>I am sure that we all agree here that everyone deserves to be able to defend themselves. sometimes, it seems, folks just don't believe that some people, while having the right, shouldn't have the ability. Of course ya'll can figure out that I'm talking about the popular consensus among many gun owners that "Saturday night Specials" shouldn't be available. Even among many of the firearms forums I frequent, any mention of some guns ( Lorcin, Phoenix, Raven, Bryco etc.) seems to bring about a S**t Storm of negative comments. Why is that? yes, I understand that they aren't as well made as some other guns, thay aren't as pretty as some other guns, and they may not even be as accurate as some other guns, but many of them are actually fairly reliable, if properly maintained.
I personally have almost nothing BUT what most would consider Saturday Night Specials. my collection consists of names such as Lorcin, Phoenix and Raven, and even my Hi point is considered by most to be in that derogetory class of firearm. Is that the only gun that I can afford? no, but I to be honest, there is just something about them that draws me to them. While I am saving up for a decent 1911 for daily carry, what about those who simply can't afford anything else?
Whilemost would enjoy owning a good quality 1911, or maybe even a Glock, the average price of these guns tend to be in excess of 5-600 dollars, for even a used specimin. how is someone who can barely afford the light bill supposed to buy one? Consider the magnetic effect that low income areas have on crime, and consider the decent folks who must live there. Should they be left unprotected merely because they can't afford Smith and Wesson Security? </rant>
While this isn't directed at this forum, I have noticed that 99% of gun forums will ridicule someone into non-existence if they mention owning a gun that isn't at least 400 dollars, without realizing that some people simply cannot afford something of that level. I guess what I'm saying is please be considerate of others when you decide to critisize their choice of firearm, because sometimes it isn't a choice, but a necessity...
to be honest, this is sort of a personal pet peeve of mine, but it is also a very good point.
<rant>I am sure that we all agree here that everyone deserves to be able to defend themselves. sometimes, it seems, folks just don't believe that some people, while having the right, shouldn't have the ability. Of course ya'll can figure out that I'm talking about the popular consensus among many gun owners that "Saturday night Specials" shouldn't be available. Even among many of the firearms forums I frequent, any mention of some guns ( Lorcin, Phoenix, Raven, Bryco etc.) seems to bring about a S**t Storm of negative comments. Why is that? yes, I understand that they aren't as well made as some other guns, thay aren't as pretty as some other guns, and they may not even be as accurate as some other guns, but many of them are actually fairly reliable, if properly maintained.
I personally have almost nothing BUT what most would consider Saturday Night Specials. my collection consists of names such as Lorcin, Phoenix and Raven, and even my Hi point is considered by most to be in that derogetory class of firearm. Is that the only gun that I can afford? no, but I to be honest, there is just something about them that draws me to them. While I am saving up for a decent 1911 for daily carry, what about those who simply can't afford anything else?
Whilemost would enjoy owning a good quality 1911, or maybe even a Glock, the average price of these guns tend to be in excess of 5-600 dollars, for even a used specimin. how is someone who can barely afford the light bill supposed to buy one? Consider the magnetic effect that low income areas have on crime, and consider the decent folks who must live there. Should they be left unprotected merely because they can't afford Smith and Wesson Security? </rant>
While this isn't directed at this forum, I have noticed that 99% of gun forums will ridicule someone into non-existence if they mention owning a gun that isn't at least 400 dollars, without realizing that some people simply cannot afford something of that level. I guess what I'm saying is please be considerate of others when you decide to critisize their choice of firearm, because sometimes it isn't a choice, but a necessity...