[spacecoast]

I will (and do) shoot old/matching/collectible firearms to a limited degree when I have a high level of confidence that something isn't going to break due to the design and reputation of the gun (limited moving parts, strongly built, not known to break). I also handload my rounds for these and most of my other centerfire firearms so I know exactly what I'm shooting.

Examples:

1864 Remington New Model Army
1900 Colt Bisley
1913 Colt Vest Pocket .25
1917 Colt Single Action Army
1918 Colt Model 1917
1922 Colt Hammerless .380
1922 Colt Army Special

I also have newer collectibles that I shoot on a regular basis - Colt Python, S&W Model 28, Colt Officers Model Match and Hi-Standard Supermatic Trophy among them.

Notice there aren't any Lugers on the list - for those I use mismatched or refinished "shooters" that wouldn't break my heart in the event a part broke.