Yep. Went from a 30/30 carbine to a 45/70 = Because I can't run no more, it has to count.
More likely now to reach for the sawed off 12ga than any other for varmints around the barn.
eyesight and reaction time are not terribly worse, but with a sawed off I can be a little fuzzy and still be guaranteed to get the job done.
@roamer_1 I am 5'4" with small bones, plus I am older than anyone here. I don't have the strength to use my Remington shotgun with slug ammo. Have Remington rifle with scope, too heavy for me.
My defense weapon, therefore, is a Ruger 38 Special +P, with red laser and hollow point ammo.
If you break into my house and see a red spot on your body where your heart is, or on your head - you are dead.