Axxe55
Retiretgtshit stirrer
Purely a guess on my part, but with the younger gun owners, I think it comes down to what were the influences on them when they got interested in guns.
Growing up with my father always having guns, and being an NRA member as far back as I can remember, he always got the monthly American Rifleman magazine, so much of my influences came from there. The hand-crafted custom bolt action hunting rifles were a huge influence on many of my future gun purchases. They still have a huge place in my current collection as well.
But, I also tend to like many types of firearms and try not to limit myself to just one type either. I also own AR platform rifles and they serve a very practical purpose of me in several ways. I like the simplicity and versatility of the platform. They will never hold a place in my heart like blued steel and walnut, but they have a place and purpose for me.
So what younger gun owners gravitate towards could be many things and different influences. I suspect the same with the older gun owners could apply as well.
Growing up with my father always having guns, and being an NRA member as far back as I can remember, he always got the monthly American Rifleman magazine, so much of my influences came from there. The hand-crafted custom bolt action hunting rifles were a huge influence on many of my future gun purchases. They still have a huge place in my current collection as well.
But, I also tend to like many types of firearms and try not to limit myself to just one type either. I also own AR platform rifles and they serve a very practical purpose of me in several ways. I like the simplicity and versatility of the platform. They will never hold a place in my heart like blued steel and walnut, but they have a place and purpose for me.
So what younger gun owners gravitate towards could be many things and different influences. I suspect the same with the older gun owners could apply as well.