I'll be purchasing a handgun in the very near future. Likely it'll be a 1911 "style" .45 Cal.

I have a Benelli M1 Field that's the only shotgun I've ever or will ever need. I used it extensively for ducks (actually had the super 90....smae gun in black)....doves, Pheasant.

In sitting here thinking.....I don't know if I've ever fired a high powered rifle. I've never had occasion to. Funny....I just thought of that.

Nothing against guns or gun hunting, whatsoever. I think they're likely an addictive hobby......as much as archery, to many. I think some of them are beautiful.....as the colt in BigJ's post is, to me.

On a side note, BigJ.....did you ever read the history about how that gun was tested (prior to the Army choosing it as their sidearm of choice)? Incredible.