I like to think we can have it both ways with a little care and forethought. Most all of my guns were bought with the intent of using them for their intended purpose. Although I don't own a "Best Gun" in the London gun sense, my personal best guns stay home when it appears like it will be a day of sleet or downpours. Then even the lesser beauties that accompany me on those days get careful use and drying and maintenance after the hunt. I have bled many times protecting my stocks' finish from briars and multiflora rose thorns. So far those punctures and scratches have always healed. I reserve the right to change my opinion if I should contract a case of that flesh eating bacteria
