Originally Posted by
angrybear
And some people will take their car to a garage for a simple oil change.
DIY is an alien concept for many today.
exactly... people as a whole are so helpless / hopeless these days, it amazes me. If something breaks, my default is to try and fix it - I mean, it's broken right ? My dad was always the same, and that's how I was brought up. Mostly I do fix it, or decide it's not worth the effort. Sometime I accept things might be beyond me / too complex, but that's a much high bar than taking apart of bunch of tubes / machined blocks and replacing some o-rings
Right now, I'm building an evanix up from a block and cylinder I bought on the bay. 'cos I can. Will make a good few parts, buy some complex/awkward ones (like the sidelever and a mag), machine a barrel, and make up a stock. it's just a challenge and I like building / fixing stuff. truth be told, I get far enjoyment from repairs / restorations than actually shooting these days
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.