Originally Posted by
RogerinTPA
I stopped doing that years ago on forums. Unless on a range or that topic comes up, I refer them here and invite them to conduct their own research. Normally when they start to defend their substandard purchase, I ask them to disassemble their weapon, comparing it with my own, then go through and show/explain all the failings of that manufacturer. That usually opens some minds, but in the end, anyone who buys cheap is normally a satisfied customer, and won't be deterred unless a major failure or two occurs. If they're still unconvinced, I ask them to take it to a 3 day carbine course and invite them to let us know what happened. They then baulk at the price, walk off extremely butt hurt, then return to their own reality of 'it's good enough or as good as yours".
The conversations normally start with someone asking what type of gun I have, is it a stag, rra, etc...Then goes quickly downhill when I let them know what I'm using, and that I don't do commercial grade guns. The GP & guys who build frankenguns have been brainwashed into thinking all ARs are the same, so unless I'm specifically asked or I see a gun malfunction, I make a recommendation, then try to keep my opinions to myself.