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I would agree. Thats a pretty accurate statement.I'll take a new Ruger over a new SW, but an old SW over a new Ruger.
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I would agree. Thats a pretty accurate statement.I'll take a new Ruger over a new SW, but an old SW over a new Ruger.
Interestingly, clark county/vancouver was that way too. I wanted to call the sheriff's office up there once a few years ago to report some gang graffiti on a condo property I used to take care of and I had to call 911 just to talk to the graffiti cop. Kinda freaked me out.911 for a vehicle infraction? dood
I enjoyed my Ruger Security 6s when I had them. But it turns out that the better triggers of smiths matter a lot to me in both my joy of use and shooting well
I loved learning about the camera gear and figuring out what made sense for me. Exactly the same for guns. That's what I mean by the love of technology.
I really don't think that was true (I'm not saying you do, I know that was a quote).... You need a dedicated digital SLR...I would agree 100%. Mine is a Pentax. No longer Top-of-the-Line, but still a Very good one. Getting back to guns--so the transfer bar in the Rugers screws up the trigger?
The love and appreciation for high quality technology doesnt mean we choose the most expensive product every time. It's that we enjoy learning about the various possibilities, and evaluating them in light of our own needs, preferences, and finances. I own a Nikon d7000, for example. When I bought it, it was the top of Nikon's line in the "prosumer" class of digital SLR cameras--the category used by both professional photographers and some consumers. It cost a bit over a grand at the time. There were several other "full professional" class Nikon models that even at the time cost 4 grand or more. The d7000 could do everything I needed. In some cases it did it a little less conveniently than the pro cameras. (Menus rather than external controls.) The pro cameras were bigger and heavier built and weighed a lot more. Useful for a full time photographer using a camera really hard. A huge disadvantage for me. The pro cameras had a little better resolution allowing blowing up the photos to poster size--which I dont do-- but not giving any difference in resolution that was detectable when printed in books or magazines--which I do. In addition, by choosing the particular camera and lenses I did, the outfit more than paid for itself within the first year in providing photos to accompany my gardening books and magazine articles. I loved learning about the camera gear and figuring out what made sense for me. Exactly the same for guns. That's what I mean by the love of technology.
I enjoyed my Ruger Security 6s when I had them. But it turns out that the better triggers of smiths matter a lot to me in both my joy of use and shooting well. Enough to where the modest difference in price is well worth it to me. I've read about Korth revolvers. Even if I had that kind of money I don't think I would want one. I think I'd rather have a few more Smith's than a Korth.
I hate to sound like a curmudgeon but the firing pin belongs on the hammer. I have yet to own a revolver (and there have been several) with that transfer bar business that didn't get finicky at some point. I don't like the feel of the hammer strike. I think they are just unnecessary saftey monkey business. I won't but them anymore that's why I stick with older smiths mostly.Getting back to guns--so the transfer bar in the Rugers screws up the trigger?
That's really an interesting comment considering Smith and Wesson Revolvers have had a "Transfer Bar" Safety for many, many years.I hate to sound like a curmudgeon but the firing pin belongs on the hammer. I have yet to own a revolver (and there have been several) with that transfer bar business that didn't get finicky at some point. I don't like the feel of the hammer strike. I think they are just unnecessary saftey monkey business. I won't but them anymore that's why I stick with older smiths mostly.
That's really an interesting comment considering Smith and Wesson Revolvers have had a "Transfer Bar" Safety for many, many years.
That's why I painstakingly look for older ones. I'll even buy a raggedy one and fix it up.That's really an interesting comment considering Smith and Wesson Revolvers have had a "Transfer Bar" Safety for many, many years.
Actually, I believe what you are referring to is a hammer block system, not a transfer bar. They've been putting them in revolvers since the mid 1940's. They're intended to block the hammer from engaging the primer unless the trigger is held all the way back.That's really an interesting comment considering Smith and Wesson Revolvers have had a "Transfer Bar" Safety for many, many years.
I understand about your special regard for the F series Nikon film cameras. They were the pennacle of a mature technology. My digital Nikon d7000 was already way outclassed in its price range within a year. the technology is changing fast and improving fast from year to year. And I do view my d7000 as just a tool.Interesting analogy you make between your Nikon's and handguns. The argument could be made that both are just tools and should be considered as such. Especially from someone who has carried both as part of their particular career path(s).
That being said, I have never held my Digitals in the same regard as my F and F3hp's. The Digi's are just something to use till they die or are outdated by the next generation. (could I interest you in a few D-100 bodies, cheap ?). The glass out in front is another story of course.
Then there are the handguns. I've never been that excited about my carry semi's. Like my Digital's, they are something that comes out of the tool box as needed.
I am not sure if this an emotional attachment of times past, a feeling of commitment to inanimate objects due to their proven reliability, or an impression that the old school objects represent fine craftsmanship (dare I say pieces of art ?). Probably a mix of the three.
I do know however...when the time comes for my "Viking Funeral", my Nikon F and an old school Smith revolver will be sailing into the sunset with me.
Man that must be hard to reach!He has the trigger on the hammer
Oops. Corrected.Man that must be hard to reach!
And the known, weak firing pin link issue that if broken requires a colt-savvy gunsmith to fix.Pythons are wonderful in various ways, but have a reputation for going out of timing, and requiring a colt-savvy gunsmith to fix. A good Smith probably isn't going to go out of timing in your life.