[Eaker]

A gun and a monkey wrench are tools, and tools are not something you have a great emotional attachment to,

This statement is nuts.

If we didn't get attached to our tools why would we have so many variants in saws and drills as well as guns?

I bought my wife a Marlin 45-70 lever action for Christmas. Not the most practical rifle and the rounds are really expensive and won't be plentiful if the zombies rise but it is a fun gun. Just like my Henry repeating rifle which is a gorgeous rifle too. Another nice thing about the Henry even shooting .45 Long Colt it has all of the recoil of a .22 Long.

If SHTF then we can resort back to our more practical AR's but until then we will get attached to and have loads of fun with as well.

Two years ago she gave me a Mosin for Christmas and it tickled my pink. So did the Kerig coffee maker she gave e last year.

Here is a picture of two of them laid out with tender loving care and a ping to a few people who have shot the Henry.

[RightFighter]

Those are beautiful rifles! :)

[TheOldLady]

I never get tired of seeing that picture of your his-and-hers gorgeous rifles. Nor do I tire of the fond memories invoked, and I anticipate more great memories after the next shoot as well.