I'm so glad to hear you say that Sans Authoritas! That is the model behind my gun buying mindset. Except for some that are just "too cool" to pass up I am wanting to have some good examples off all the main types of current production guns.
Obviously I am far from over. I have but 2 handguns and no revolvers, leverguns, pump-action rifles and no Garand... yet.
This summer I plan to delve into .308s with a scout rifle, Savage 10 FP LE and an M1A.
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