When I first really got into guns, I got all my info from the worst sources: Magazines like Tactical Weapons and Guns and Ammo, Military.com, and blogs like Murdoc Online and Airborne Combat Engineer (early 2000s, if any of you remember those blogs). So I had a LOT of learning to do. My beliefs in my high school and college years:
-The M16/M4 family is absolute garbage, had been since Vietnam, and always will be.
-This problem would be easily solved by making the M14 standard issue again.
-The XM8 or SCAR in 6.8mm would have solved a lot of the problems the AR platform has (but going back to a real man's battle rifle was the true answer!).
-The 1911 is the only pistol anyone in the world ever needs.
-Never go into a gunfight with a pistol that doesn't start with "4".
-It doesn't matter than .45 pistols are lower capacity; with a .45, you don't need as many rounds.
-Because the Kimber 1911 was the choice of LAPD SWAT and MARSOC, it was the best on the market.
-When I was in college, I had the goal of being a Navy SEAL. I pictured myself going into combat with my primary weapon being an M14 EBR, and my sidearm a Kimber TLE II.
Later, as I learned more (and got some hands-on experience) I amended my thoughts on a few things:
-The M4 is a good rifle, actually, but the DI is a major flaw, and if I wanted a truly reliable AR rifle, I would need a piston gun.
-You can't take anything away from the Glock, but I would never in my life own one. It's uncomfortable and the grip angle is ****ed up.
Today:
-All my ARs are DI and 5.56, and I wouldn't get a piston gun except a PWS or 416 if I had the money.
-I have no plans to drop the huge chunk of change that it costs to buy an M1A.
-Bought a Kimber for my first gun. Will never buy another one of their products again.
-My everyday carry is a Glock 19, and its my favorite pistol in the world, bar none.
Last edited by BoringGuy45; 01-12-18 at 03:14.
Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who do not.-Ben Franklin
there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.-Samwise Gamgee
Bookmarks