C96 Red 9 shoots great!!

[davidkachel]

Ron, et al...
Though I am guilty of not wearing extra eye protection (I wear glasses) more often than not, there is a genuine danger of flying gun parts with the older guns most of us enjoy.
Remember that much of the labor in German arms factories during WWII was slave labor, some of whom had the courage to sabotage some of these weapons right in the factory.
I know this first hand. Ever had a Walther PPK self-destruct right in your hand? I have. Though I was lucky and not injured, it certainly was an enlightening experience. Between simple wear, design flaws that only surface long term, metal fatigue and potential sabotage, older guns mean bigger risks.