Subj : Re: .22 SAA
To   : JIMMY ANDERSON
From : Moondog
Date : Thu May 28 2020 01:36 am

  Re: Re: .22 SAA
  By: JIMMY ANDERSON to WEATHERMAN on Sun May 17 2020 03:47 am

 > -=> WEATHERMAN wrote to ZOMBIE MAMBO <=-
 > 
 >  WE> I find that most people who hate Hi-Points have never actually owned
 >  WE> one.
 > 
 > I don't doubt it! I always hear them being 'run down' in gun talk,
 > but NO ONE I have heard say anything negative has ever owned one and
 > I don't think they've even shot them...
 > 

In any hobby there will be some snobbery regards to brand recognition,
however some brands or specific models earn their reputation, good or bad.

Materials and treatment processes determine cost as well as manufacturing
techniques.  Quality control and manufacturing tolerances also affect price.

Even between variants of the same model you will see differences
that will garner preference.  For example, a Remington 870 Wingmaster costs
more than an Express model because the Wingmaster uses machined or hammer forged
parts over MiM parts, and metal over plastic pieces in the fire control
group.  Choices of wood and quality of checking lines per inch also exist,
however those along with metal finish are more aesthetic than function
related.

A casual shooter may never notice the unctional difference between the two
models, however a competition shooter that shoots more in one year than a casu
al shooter shoots in a lifetime will definitely wear out an Express model
before they do a Wingmaster.

I was watching an interview with the owner of Cimmaron Arms, and his company m
akes replicas of Old West era revolvers.  If you were a SASS competition
shooter, you'd want a replica over a real Colt Single Action Army because of
the modern materials and construction methods.  A vintage SAA's lifespan may
have been 500 rounds before requiring parts service, while 500 rounds is a
couple weeks' practice for a modern replica.

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