Trap guns are getting like compound bows and American cars of the 1950's and 60's. Change the sheet metal and exterior cosmetics every year, to stimulate new purchases from people who "gotta have one." I'd like to apply Phil Kiner's immortal question to those people...when was your last 200? Or even 100?
Trapshooters have a lot of factors working against them, in trying to win. Your familiarity with your present gun is one of the precious few things on the positive side of the ledger book, working _for_ you when you step to the line, instead of against you. And when the "salesmen" come out with something new every year, to separate you from your money...well, which direction does that work?
Of course, I'm barking up the wrong tree. For most of us, Trapshooting is simply about standing in the sun with an expensive gun and enjoying life. When it comes to winning, the Phil Kiners (who, interestingly, shoot the same gun for years until it's worn out) will always eat our lunches.
Glad to see the concept of "retail therapy" is alive and well. Buy On, fellow shooters!