One thing that hasn't been addressed is the expectation of manufacturers support. In the past I think folks expected the manufacturer would probably be there with repairs and spare parts to keep a gun up and running for years if not generations. Not so much today as it seems manufacturers are much more willing to say sorry about your luck that gun is 10-15 years old and we have introduced something new. Not so painful on a $300 rar or savage but pretty hard to take on a $2500 over under shotgun. Sure you can take it to a gunsmith but that ain't as cheap as it use to be. Hence throw away firearms.
