Were older guns made better than modern ones?

[Alan]

I’ve been thinking about this lately, were older firearms really made with better craftsmanship and longevity or do today’s materials and machining actually win out?

 

[A Civilian]

I trust the way guns are made now, but after a day at the range, I still appreciate the feel of old steel and wood in my hands.

 

[Teddy]

Having shot for years, I believe classic guns lasted so long because people took care of them. Nowadays, guns work great if the quality is kept up.

 

[Aced]

From a collector's point of view, old guns feel like they were made with care, but when the weather's bad, new metal and coatings are better than what they used to use.

 

[Lyfe]

When I'm training people, I notice they do well with how modern guns feel but older guns teach you control because they're heavier and made more simply.